A BostonZest reader has requested that we do more articles on weekend trips from Boston. Robert wrote, "I enjoy your blog quite a bit, hits my demographic I think. Would you consider a post on your favorite weekend and long weekend getaways in the area? I am having some trouble coming up with new ideas..."
Photo of a happy cruise around Provincetown harbor © 2009 Penny Cherubino
Weekend or Day Trip?
Just because a place is within easy
driving distance doesn't mean you can't opt to reserve a room and stay
for a bit. I can think of a few nearby places, like Marblehead and
Newport where I'd like to move in and get a real feel for the place.
This
topic will also be a great resource for our readers who are visiting
Boston or new to the area. We think many readers will thank Robert for
his request.
To kick off our series of "Day Trips &
Weekends Away," we'll begin today by linking to a few of our past posts
that might provide inspiration.
The Boston Harbor Islands
Check into a hotel on the waterfront and combine Island exploration with great dining in the North End.
http://www.bostonzest.com/2009/09/visit_boston_harbor_islands.html
Hiking With or Without Your Dog
As fall approached, more readers are finding and reading this article on the Best Hikes With Dogs Boston and Beyond.
http://www.bostonzest.com/2009/03/best-hikes-with-dogs-boston-beyond.html
A Weekend in Portland ME
Portland is one of our favorite weekend escapes. We reported on it here:
http://www.bostonzest.com/2009/05/portland-maine-getaway.html
Rockport MA and Halibut Point State Park
Wonderful
little bed and breakfasts are dotted all over the North Shore. Friends
introduced us to Halibut Point last year. Be sure to bring your camera.
It's a gorgeous spot.
http://www.bostonzest.com/2008/11/halibut-point-state-park-rockport-ma.html
Ipswich Fried Clams are Destination Dining
And, there are wonderful shops and historic sites to enjoy in the area.
http://www.bostonzest.com/2008/10/clam-box-in-ipswich---a-trip-to-fried-clams-perfection.html
Provincetown Is Our Relaxed Vacation Destination.
In fact, we have an entire category for it. But, we will do a specific
weekend article on this wonderful place at lands end. Here's a link to
all that we have posted about it so far.
http://www.bostonzest.com/provincetown_ma/
We're in the process of recruiting other travelers to share their
favorite destinations. Add a comment here or email us if you have a
destination you would like featured.
