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Short hops in New England
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Spoil yourself with a special sunset tour on Nantucket
NANTUCKET - Most people imagine a Nantucket sunset of fading gold on a boat-speckled harbor. But there are other island sunsets to be seen here from unspoiled vistas. -
Sandwich museum has its own magic gardens
SANDWICH - Tucked away on a hilltop above Shawme Pond near the 17th-century village center, this estate-like museum complex is not a typical Cape Cod attraction. You can dine al fresco without a seagull taking a run at your sandwich, for example. But even beach lovers can tire of scorching sand or hit a rainy spell, and when that happens, ...
Meaningful journeys
A walk to remember
Globe correspondent Ethan Gilsdorf walked in memory of his mother and to raise money for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Read his reflections and track his journey from Boston to Lee, N.H.
- Track the trek Walking to remember
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- Walking for a cause
From The Boston Globe
- CLOSE-UP ON GREAT BARRINGTON Country Comfort
- Revolutionary history, one story at time
- Are We There Yet? Spills and thrills, with no cars to dodge
- Short Hops Pancakes, syrup, and centuries of sugaring off in Sturbridge
- Checking In All calm on the waterfront in Salem
- Getting into Harvard
- Checking in Brewster inn offers appetizing winter lures
- CLOSE-UP ON CONCORD Art and soul
- Bronson Alcott's grand experiment with adult education
- Checking In A little green B&B in the quiet Wellfleet woods
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37 swimming holes in Mass.
I don't want to be here. At work, I mean. It's going to be hot and sunny today. And if you're reading this right...
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Eastham
If lounging in the sand proves tedious, there's plenty more to do in this Cape Cod town.
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Photo contest winners
Readers scaled glaciers, rock climbed, paddled with "sea monsters," and more. See the top 15 picks.
Around New England
Boston's best hotel pools
Jump in and experience the city's coolest hotel pools. Grab a drink at the juice bar, see a rooftop view or relax in luxury.
Checking in
Looking for a cozy inn or B&B? Search Boston Globe reviews throughout New England and plan your romantic excursion.
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Wind riders
They believe man is meant to fasten his feet to a board, tether himself to a kite, then hope to be swept up in the next gust to blow over the sea. See the video
Outdoor adventures on the Vineyard
From biking on country roads to kayaking in protected marshes, Martha's Vineyard offers visitors more than just T-shirts with black dogs.
Blending cheap and chic
From low-budget hostels to lavish seafood meals, discover the many sides of Nantucket Island.
- Story A hostel guy in a Lilly Pulitzer world
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- Cape Cod guide
Trails reveal the natural state of things
For the person yearning for a one-day dose of quietude, there's no better place for an escape than the state's impressive network of trails.
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Plan your Mass. getawaySee Frommer's-rated area listings and find lodging, attractions, shopping, dining, and more.
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Summer...finally!
10 ways to beat the heat
The dog days getting you down? Here are 10 ways to challenge the oppressive heat of summer in New England.
New England clam shacks
Few food destinations are more synonymous with summer on the New England coastline. Here are some of the best.
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Explore Martha's Vineyard
Get acquainted with all that this famous summertime island retreat has to offer.
Outdoor adventure guide
Go outside and do something! Find bike paths, hiking trails, and more New England adventures.
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- 15 great Bike rides
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- Hikes
10 places to roam with Rover
From summer camps to cozy inns, tour dog-friendly destinations throughout N.E.
