Nahant Beach

On a stratch of land that connects the Nahant island with the mainland, lays Nahant Beach as part of the Lynn Shore Reservation. Even though it is 20 minutes out of Boston, it is worth the trip due to its calm and clean waters.

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Old Harbor Beach

A long sandy beach on the east side of South Boston. The beach is located close to castle island and Joe Moakley Park. The beach is very close to boston, however the waives may be a tad high on a windy day.

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Constitution Beach

Probably the best sandy beach in the Boston area perfect for a famaly day by the sea. The beach is located in east Boston very close to the airport runways (you can see air-plains take off in a thundering roar) and has relatively quite and shallow water due to its location.
A strip of grass with a kids playground circle the sandy beach.

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Walden Pond

Like the nearby Morse's Pond, Walden pond is a state park surrounding a small lake with nice sany beaches and forest trails. The pond's parking lot may be full in summer due to the place popularity.

 

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Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

A beautiful countryside estate with a lovely trail going through its meadows. A perfect Sunday morning trip not too far away of Boston. The house itself is used for ceremonies and weddings and therefore is closed to the general public. However, its garden and trails are open and are admission free.

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, House and Gardens

Map - How to get from Boston to Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

deCordova Sculpture Park and Concord

deCordova sculpture park and museum is tucked away near the city of concord. It offer a landscaped garden with intriguing,  amusing and artistic sculptures. Some of the exhibits are presented inside the museum that is located in the middle of the garden.

Close by is the tourist friendly, city of Concord. It offers nice dinning and local shopping on its main street along with some local attractions such as kayaking.

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Boston - Maine - Canada (Quebec)

A 10 day trip which will take us way up north, through Maine coastal town cities (Shopping, lighthouses, beautiful beaches and city attractions) Through the Maine deserted roads to Quebec city, capital of Quebec. Finishing with the wonderful Grands-Jardins National Park


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A. Boston, Massachusetts
Our lovely starting point


B. Ogunquit, Maine
A white colored coastal town at the south end of Maine. Lovely cliff-walk and small shops on the main street. One of the most popular vacation towns in New-England.

 

C. Portland, Maine
The largest city in Maine. Visiting the Old Port, The Arts District for small shops and a good restaurant, the kids museum and the pictorial "Portland head light" lighthouse.

 

D. Freeport, Maine
The shopping capitol of Maine, home of the L.L.Bean Flagship store open 24 hours ad day, 365 days a year.

 

E. Quebec City, Canada
After crossing Maine on a 5 hour drive on its outback roads, we will reach the Capital of the Canadian Quebec province. One of the oldest cities in north America and home to Grand hotel Chateau Frontenac which was opened in 1893 .

 

F. Grands-Jardins National Park
Going further up north, we will reach "Grands-Jardins", one of Quebec's national parks which offers magnificent mountain views and trails.