Play: nature & sports

There are so many ways to play in Massachusetts. Soaking up some nature on one of our legendary whale watches, strolling around one of our many nature parks and reserves, or kayaking down white water rapids. Feeling sporty? Try your luck alongside Massachusetts' skilled fisherman, play one of our spectacular golf courses, or simply sit back and take
in some world-class baseball.

Get in a paddle with Charles River Canoe & Kayak, shave some strokes at Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, kick your feet up at Hotel Indigo. Greater Boston


Go for a tube without the snow at Amesbury Sports Park, practice your Italian at Fortunato’s Italian Restaurant, sleep tight at the Courtyard Marriott Lowell. North of Boston and Greater Merrimack Valley


Take a hike at World's End in HIngham, test your game at the Pine Hills Golf Course, get out of the rough at the Pilgrim Sands Hotel on Long Beach. South of Boston


Simply meander with Island Spirit Kayak, visit Alpaca Farms, enjoy dinner surrounded by the spacious lawns, gardens, forest and meadowlands at the Lambert’s Cove Inn & Restaurant. Cape Cod


Take a breathtaking hike in Wells State park, be at the edge of your seat watching a Worcester County Wildcats game, get some needed rest at the Quality Inn Worcester. Central Massachusetts


Bring your best strokes to the Pontoosuc Lake Country Club, jump for the Volleyball Hall of Fame, pitch your tent Camping in Beartown State Forest. Western Massachusetts


Plan a Getaway
Romance - couples weekend
Let Loose - fun with friends
Explore - history, tours & sightseeing
Play - nature & sports
Appreciate - art & culture
Relax - spa weekend
Bond - family fun time

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