Grab Your Camera and Get Inspired
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.
- South of Boston
Explore colorful art, international cuisine, and a sky-high sculpture
- Greater Boston
Catch scenic skylines and wander city streets
- North of Boston
Find epic views and more at historic estates
- Central Massachusetts
Discover the birthplace of plastic flamingos and more unique spots
- Western Massachusetts
Get up close with waterfalls, mountains, and more
- Cape Cod & The Islands
Capture ocean views from bike paths and the dunes
North of Boston
On the North Shore you can enjoy both stunning ocean vistas and sprawling historic estates. Gloucester’s Hammond Castle, which sits on a cliff high above the Atlantic Ocean, was built by eccentric scientist and inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr., and features an eclectic mix of architectural styles. 10 minutes up the road in Rockport, you’ll find sailboats bobbing in the water off the rocky coast, along with Motif No.1, a red fishing shack known to art lovers as a frequent subject of painters.
Head east to Ipswich where you can tour Castle Hill at the Crane Estate, a grand manor home sitting on 2,100 exquisitely landscaped acres that meander down to the sea, and soak up some sun on Crane Beach’s four-mile sandy beachfront. If you have time, catch the sunset up the road at the Plum Island Pink House, but be sure to get there early to jostle for a good spot among all of the other photographers.
Attractions
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
51 SANDY POND RD, LINCOLN, MA 01773
Discover dozens of constantly changing, large-scale pieces of modern and contemporary sculpture as you walk through 30 landscaped acres surrounding Flint’s Pond. Fun fact: the DeCordova is the largest outdoor sculpture park in New England!
Dining
Lodging
