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. Visit our Science and Nature page and our Outdoor Activities & Sports page.

Stroll through the Boston Public Garden. Visit the lilacs at the Arnold Arboretum. Spend the day at the Franklin Park Zoo. Greater Boston


Take in a Lowell Spinners Game, 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, Spend the day at Imagination Island in Plymouth, the Boston area's premier indoor playground. Spend the night at the Pilgrim Sands Hotel on Long Beach. South of Boston


Walk the trails of Nickerson State Park, visit Alpaca Farms, enjoy dinner at the Lambert’s Cove Inn & Restaurant. Cape Cod


Hike Mount Wachusett, spend the day at Fruitlands Museum get some needed rest at the Quality Inn Worcester. Central Massachusetts


Enjoy the hiking trails at one of Massachusetts' State Parks. Jump for the Volleyball Hall of Fame, Rest your head at the Red Lion Inn. Western Massachusetts


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