Visiting Massachusetts

Enjoy yourself this summer in Massachusetts. Full of history and family fun, you choose your own adventure through the small towns and big cities of the Bay State. Explore the Winnekenni Park Conservation Area in Haverhill for the historic Winnekenni Castle, and miles of picturesque hiking trails throughout the forest. Take in the significance of the Plymouth Rock Monument in Plymouth – just leave room for more historic sites in America’s Hometown. Of course, Boston is a must see during your summer trip to Massachusetts. Head to Fenway Park for a game with the Red Sox, visit the Boston National Historical Park, or take the family to the New England Aquarium – all great summer activities in Massachusetts.

Nearly 40 miles north of Boston, Haverhill is a Massachusetts community along Interstate 495 and the Merrimack River. History buffs, visit the Buttonwoods Museum, the birthplace of poet John Greenleaf Whittier, and the Winnekenni Castle built in 1873. The Winnekenni Castle and neighboring Kenoza Lake are within the Winnekenni Park Conservation Area – 700 acres perfect for outdoor recreation like cycling, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. For more outdoor fun, visit a real hayfield and hike along the many wooded trails on Tattersall Farm. Rest up after a day of sun and picnicking at the Best Western hotel in Haverhill – and get ready to explore more of the Bay State.

Plymouth – otherwise known as America’s Hometown – sits 75 miles southeast of Haverhill on the banks of Cape Cod Bay. Visitors to Plymouth are more than encouraged to visit the iconic Plymouth Rock and Mayflower II – both found within walking distance from the Best Western hotel in Plymouth. Grab your camera for the Plymouth Rock monument, found in the Pilgrim Memorial State Park, or head to the Myles Standish State Forest – 26 square miles of forests accompanied by 16 ponds. Stretch out on College Pond Beach, or choose from hiking, biking and horseback riding along the miles of summer trails in the park – an ideal day trip in Massachusetts.

No trip to Massachusetts would be complete without a visit to Boston – a significant city of festivals, food and culture. Make your way to Beantown this summer for the 2011 Boston Irish Festival happening in mid June at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England. This celebration of Irish culture not only presents delicious food ready for sampling, but also a kid’s zone, the O’Connell Street Marketplace, and live entertainment showcasing authentic Irish music and dance. Don’t miss living history at the 2011 Irish Festival this summer. With a multitude of Best Western hotels in Boston – you’ll experience comfortable nights after your busy days in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Hotel Map