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Massachusetts CREATE

From Boston’s stunning skyline to the pristine beaches of the coast and rolling hills to the west, Massachusetts is home to manmade and natural wonders that you won’t find anywhere else. We’ve gathered some of our most scenic attractions and experiences, along with recommendations for unique eats and opportunities to appreciate world-class art from east to west, north to south. Whether you’re looking to create serious “FOMO” with your social media feed, or you’re a seasoned professional, a trip to the Bay State is certain to make your inner artiste come alive.

Cape Cod & The Islands

There is no shortage of unique and memorable landscapes to capture on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. You can take in views of the ocean, forests, and salt marshes by foot or bike on Shining Sea Bikeway, a flat path that runs along the coast for 10.7 miles from Falmouth to Woods Hole. On the other end of the Cape, Provincetown Dune Tours can help you get off the road and into the protected dunes of the Provincetown Cape Cod National Seashore, which stretches for 40 miles along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Out on Nantucket, drive or hike up to the 109-foot peak of Altar Rock for 360-degree views of the Middle Moors, the island’s largest undeveloped open space.

Attractions

Shining Sea Bikeway

BEGINS AT THE STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY ON CRANE ST, WOODS HOLE, MA 02543

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Gingerbread Houses

OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557

Looking right out of the pages of a storybook, more than 300 brightly painted Victorian cottages are clustered together in Oak Bluffs. There’s also a Cottage Museum at the entrance to the village.

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Heritage Museums & Gardens

67 GROVE ST, SANDWICH, MA 02563

Spanning 100 peaceful acres on the banks of Shawme Pond, the gardens boast important collections of rhododendrons and hydrangeas, along with thousands of varieties of trees, flowers, and herbs.

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Provincetown Dune Tours

4 STANDISH ST, PROVINCETOWN, MA 02657

End the day with an experience to remember — take a ride through Provincetown’s famous dunes, then watch the sunset over the water, while enjoying dinner and a bonfire on the beach.

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Chatham Shellfish Company

393 BARN HILL RD, CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, 02633

Learn about oyster cultivation and processing while sailing on an oyster barge up the Oyster River — you can even harvest your own oysters, which will be prepared for you at a private raw bar on the river.

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Altar Rock

POLPIS RD & WAUWINET RD, NANTUCKET, MA 02554

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Sankaty Head Lighthouse

122 BAXTER ROAD, SIASCONSET, MA 02564

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Dining

The Beachcomber

1120 CAHOON HOLLOW RD, WELLFLEET, MA 02667

You can’t get closer to the beach than this local favorite, which offers live music and a fun tiki vibe.

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Cooke’s

1 S ORLEANS RD, ORLEANS, MA 02653

Get your seafood fix at this third-generation family-owned restaurant — be sure to treat yourself to their award-winning fried clams and lobster roll.

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Pie in the Sky

10 WATER ST, WOODS HOLE, MA 02543

Fuel up for a day of sightseeing with coffee and a croissant, or grab a piece of their famous pie after taking a ride on the Bikeway.

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Lodging

Summercamp

70 LAKE AVENUE, OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557

This ocean-front hotel — the largest on Martha’s Vineyard — uses vintage touches like classic games and snacks to take a trip down memory lane.

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White Elephant

50 EASTON STREET, NANTUCKET, MA 02554

Relax, unwind, and soak up the views at this iconic waterfront resort. Don’t forget to snap a photo on the lawn with “Trunket,” a white elephant statue and beloved hotel mascot!

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