Best Memorial Day Getaways Near Boston
Memorial Day weekend is about getting away from it all for many New Englanders and Boston is certainly no exception to this rule. Many Bostonians make it a point to get out of the city at some point during Memorial Day weekend even if it's just for a day, or a couple hours just to enjoy some quality time with family and friends. Here are five of the best Memorial Day getaways near Boston.
The Gloucester House
63 Rogers St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
www.thegloucesterhouse.com
Nothing says Memorial Day weekend quite like a warm summer day, cold beer and freshly fried fish 'n chips. The Gloucester House fits the bill quite nicely in this fashion, delivering all of those quintessential New England seafood delicacies, as well as that beautiful Gloucester weather. You just can't quite beat this great view and great meal. The combination of which makes a trip here to the Gloucester House a highly recommended Memorial Day getaway.
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Rt 134
South Dennis, MA 02660
Looking for a little exercise this Memorial Day weekend? Then why not take a day trip out to Cape Cod's Rail Trail for a group bike outing or outdoor walk? There's little else better than a beautiful New England day, family, friends and the great outdoors. The Cape Cod Rail Trail provides great scenery, as well as the means to explore all of the curving back roads South Dennis, Chatham and all of Cape Cod has to offer. If the family that works out together stay together, then a trip here to the Cape Cod Rail Trail should be just what the doctor ordered.
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PB Boulangerie & Bistro
15 Lecount Hollow Road
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
www.pbboulangeriebistro.com
All of the quaint charm and class of a quintessential French bistro await visitors to this South Wellfleet spot known as PB Boulangerie & Bistro. PB's Cape Cod location makes this a great Memorial Day outing for Bostonians looking to catch a bit of the area's natural outdoor beauty, all the while enjoying PB's famous French inspired cuisine. The sweets are particularly sumptuous here at PB, pairing perfectly with a warm coffee after a long drive in the car or bike. This one's definitely worth investigation.
28 Memorial Blvd. W.
Newport, RI 02840
Captain Mike's Baywatch capitalizes perfectly the legendary beauty of Newport's historic seaport, chartering yacht and boat trips for visitors seeking to get out and enjoy a day under the sun and on the waves. Newport is always a popular summer destination. Captain Mike's Baywatch makes it easy for tourists or curious Bostonians to get down here and enjoy the water, warm weather and all of the charm Newport has to offer.
George Pacheco has been writing professionally about arts and entertainment for over a decade. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, George currently resides in a humble New England home with his wife, cat and massive music and film collection. His work can be found at Examiner.com.