Exploring Beautiful Towns, Place and Parks Around Boston

Author : Abhinav Bountra

Hi friends in this blog, I will be telling you about beautiful towns, parks, beaches and many places near Boston

Be it a student or a working professional, in a metropolitan city like Boston where things happen at a fast pace, sometimes life can get stressful. At times there is so much happening around and work, that even after working from Monday to Friday, you don't realize how fast the weekend gets over and then Monday is knocking on the door again. Hence, in order to recharge yourself, I believe that sometimes, one needs to spend some time away from the city. Like a weekend gateway. I have noticed that going out of town, somewhere quiet and peaceful, closer to nature actually works. And as far as I know, that there are some famous beautiful places, parks and towns not very far away from Boston, where the beautiful scenery and surroundings will make you feel fresh and help you change your batteries.

1) Halibut Point State Park

Address – Gott Avenue Rockport, MA 01966

 This state park was once a granite quarry farm, and later this was converted into a State Park by the government. The place has a large variety of flora and fauna. This park is in Rockport. It is a very good place for hiking and the scenery is beautiful. People can download the self-guided walking brochures from the website and explore the place on their own. One of the main attractions of this place is the Observation Tower, which was used as a fire tower in World War two. You can even climb this 60-foot tower and enjoy the panoramic view from the top. The Halibut Point State Park is one-hour drive on the north of Boston and it is the perfect place for relaxation. After visiting the Park, you can walk the in Rockport, which is a town famous for various art forms. The Rockport art colony is one of the oldest in America. A lot of art events are held here throughout the year.

2) Worlds End

Address – Gott Avenue Rockport, MA 01966

 This state park was once a granite quarry farm, and later this was converted into a State Park by the government. The place has a large variety of flora and fauna. This park is in Rockport. It is a very good place for hiking and the scenery is beautiful. People can download the self-guided walking brochures from the website and explore the place on their own. One of the main attractions of this place is the Observation Tower, which was used as a fire tower in World War two. You can even climb this 60-foot tower and enjoy the panoramic view from the top. The Halibut Point State Park is one-hour drive on the north of Boston and it is the perfect place for relaxation. After visiting the Park, you can walk the in Rockport, which is a town famous for various art forms. The Rockport art colony is one of the oldest in America. A lot of art events are held here throughout the year.

3) Bash Bish Falls State Park

Address: Falls Road, Mt. Washington, MA 01258

 This park consists of the highest single drop waterfall in the state of Massachusetts. This place is a very popular destination for picnics. The area consists of a lot of gorges and trees (mostly maple, oak and beech tree) This is a very good place for hiking and consists of some steep trails as well. There are two trails to get to the waterfall, one from New York state side and the other from Massachusetts side, with parking facilities in both. The trail from the Massachusetts side is shorter and harder. It is a must go place for nature lovers. Also, the water here is very clean.  Here are some tips for hiking which might be useful- always carry enough water with you, tie your shoelaces tightly, use trekking poles if required (it will be make your trek a bit easier), if you are trekking solo- make sure someone know where you are going or which route you are taking, don’t depend on cellphone service (chances are less that you will  have signal) and last and the very important – do not litter or carve your name or spray pain.

4) Woods Hole 

Address: Town - Falmouth, Massachusetts

Woods Hole is located in the town named Falmouth in the state of Massachusetts. It is located in the south west corner of Cape Cod (which is famous for its beautiful beaches), near Martha’s Vineyard and the Elizabeth islands. Woods Hole is famous for its marine science institute named Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where one can receive free walking tours, one can visit their Ocean Science Exhibit Centre and also take part in fun events and activities. Besides the institute, you can visit the famous Nobska Point Lighthouse and enjoy the amazing view. The Woods Hole Science Aquarium is also very close the lighthouse. Also, to mention about the Stony beach located in Woods Hole is perfect for summers. It is a clean beach with clear water and is never crowded.