Beautiful Boston Area
Red Sox Tickets
Looking for Massachusetts Spring Travel Ideas? As spring training ends and the new season of baseball begins, I get spring fever at the thought of a baseball game.
There is nothing like sitting in Fenway Park feeling the energy and excitement of the game. As the crowd cheers for there team and you smell the aroma of the ball park with it’s ball park foods. Amazing if you ask me!
For baseball game tickets, click the Red Sox Tickets title to be forwarded to the tickets link!
Boston Harbor Islands
On May 26th, you can see the Boston Harbor Islands in a very unique way. The Adirondack III Schooner will bring you on an exclusive three hour picnic event around the Boston Harbor Islands. This includes views of Fort Independence, Island Head Light and Boston Light.
You will have time on your sailing to interact with the captain and crew of this amazing Schooner. The Schooner departs from Rowes Wharf at noon. If you are staying in the area, there are some great lodging locations nearby and great food in the city.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is an eclectic and exciting place to explore. There is the food, oh my the food! Stations and stations of food. Everything you can imagine is probably there. If you need a souvenir you will find it here as well.
There are many sidewalk entertainers and activities to keep you coming back for more; from dominoes at dusk, chess, storytelling, Zumba, movies, salsa night and line dancing. There are dozens of ways to work out your mind and body.
For more information on Boston, Massachusetts, click this link: https://lifeoftheemptynesters.com/2019/03/11/boston-massachusetts-travel-tips/
Picturesque Cape Cod
Cape Cod Maritime Days
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 to Friday, May 31, 2019, is a month long celebration full of fairs and festivals. Visit historic lighthouses, see boat-building exhibits or join a kayak excursion. It is a great time to see showcased exhibits on and about Cape Cod! Check out the Cape Cod Maritime Days website.
Martha’s Vineyard
Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, is an amazing sight to see. It is a neighborhood with hundreds of colorful, ornate gingerbread cottages. They are great fun to see and photograph. “The neighborhood has its roots in the religious revival camp meeting movement of the 1850s. Members of the campground – originally a tent community — conducted popular Bible meetings where the cottages are now.”(http://www.mvcma.org/)
Nantucket
The Daffodil Festival Weekend is April 26 – 28, 2019. This year is the 45th Annual Nantucket Community Daffodil Flower Show. It is sponsored by the Nantucket Garden Club and approved by The American Daffodil Society.
The show is being held on Saturday, April 27 from 2 pm to 5 pm and Sunday, April 28 from 10 am to 4 pm at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.
Check out their website for the free shuttle bus schedules and pick up spots. Admission to the flower show is free. Being one of the first spring flowers the daffodil is a ray of sunshine with it’s beautiful yellow color!
Lovely Central Massachusetts
Walden Pond State Reservation
Walden Pond State Reservation is located in Concord, Massachusetts. Henry David Thoreau’s experiences there provided the material for his book “Walden.” His book and his legacy is why Walden Pond is considered the birthplace of the conservation movement.
Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from 1845 to 1847. The pond is open for swimming, walking around the pond, nature viewing, picnicking and reflecting. People can visit a replica of Thoreau’s one-room cabin.
Stop by the visitor center to find the gift shop, bookstore and gallery on the property. They have tours available as well as educational programs that you can sign up for. If you haven’t stopped in put it on the list, it is beautiful!
For more information on Walden Pond State Reservation, click this link: https://lifeoftheemptynesters.com/2018/11/14/walden-pond/
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 414 Massasoit Road in Worcester, Massachusetts. The sanctuary has over 400 acres of woods, fields, streams and marsh you can hike, watch birds, look for butterflies, prowl for owls or learn to snowshoe. Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England.
At the visitor center you will find nature gifts, children’s books, field guides and maps. Trails are open daily, dawn to dusk. Broad Meadow Brook is also cooperatively managed by The Mass Audubon Society.
Amazing Western Massachusetts
Zoar Outdoor
Zoar is located on Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) in Charlemont, Massachusetts. It has so many amazing activities for all skill levels. Have you have ever wanted to try zip lining, whitewater rafting or stand-up paddle-boarding? It is not that far away either, only 2 1/2 hours from Boston!
Why not launch your adventure at Zoar Outdoor in the Berkshires?!? Experienced instructors and guides are available to assist and teach you no matter what skill level you are. Zoar also offers kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing and easy river floats.
If you are experienced Zoar Outdoor is also the place for you. Zoar offers whitewater rapids up to level IV and a three-hour zip lining canopy tour.
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
Berkshire East Mountain Resort is located at 66 Thunder Mountain Road Charlemont, Massachusetts. But this is not just a winter mountain resort!
Berkshire East has lots to offer. Berkshire East was featured by USA Today as one of the Top Ten Zip Lines of the United States! They are the largest zip destinations in New England, with three zip line tours to choose from.
Zip Lining is not all that Berkshire East has to offer. There is Whitewater rafting, Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster, Thunder Mountain Bike Park and an Aerial Adventure Park. It is an adventure waiting to happen!
Why not come fly above the tree tops?!?
Bash Bish Falls
Bash Bish Falls is the most photographed waterfall in Massachusetts. It is located next to the Mount Washington State Forest. Bash Bish Falls rambles through gorges and a hemlock ravine before it and drops about 60 feet into a sparkling pool.
You can visit the park daily from sunrise to one-half hour after sunset and access is free. The Bash Bish Falls is located next to the 4,169-acre Mount Washington State Forest which adjoins New York’s 5,000 acre Taconic State Park. If you like chasing waterfalls then this one is for you. But don’t forget your camera!
What to Wear
Spring in New England is quite variable, this is why I suggest you dress in layers – just in case. Wear shoes according to your plans. If you are going to hike wear hiking boots. The trails can be muddy in the springtime.
Why not plan a spring day trip or weekend? The weather is starting to change and it is a great time to get outside and explore. Energize your body, spirt and mind with some Spring travel. It does the body good!
Happy Travels!!!
