Newport Marriott in Newport, RI is located in the perfect location- steps from everything downtown (but quiet!!) and right on the water. Huge fireplaces in common areas and several options for dining on site means you might never leave the resort (but you should- so much to do in Gloucester! Check out my top 10 list here).Ģ. Beauport Hotel in Gloucester, MA opened in 2016 and is right on the water with spectacular water views. However, in the winter, the prices are much more affordable and allow for 1-2 night stays. exc-59543f86ebbd1a3d2e69d38dīonus: Some of my most favorite spots to stay can be cost prohibitive (and often require a minimum one week stay!) during the popular summer months. The park is guaranteed to be quieter in the winter months and there are manageable hikes for non-hikers. Watching the sunrise at the earliest spot in the country is worth getting up super early, even in the winter. I know this doesn’t really qualify as INdoors, but I have to mention Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME (the only official National Park in New England). The Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, RI would be a quick stop, but a great way to learn about religious freedom in New England during the formative years of America. The New Bedford National Whaling NHP has sites that showcase the history of the whaling industry and is very family friendly. The Minute Man National Historic Park in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts has a Visitor’s Center and several buildings with guides tours explaining the battles that began the American Revolution. We’ve visited the Springfield Armory NHS in Springfield, MA (so close to the Basketball Hall of Fame) for the history of machinery used in wars from the War of 1812 through World War II, Boston National Historic Park in Boston, for the history of the American Revolution (you’ll need at least 2 days to explore all the sites in the park as they are located throughout the city- but still walkable), and the USS Constitution and Charleston Navy Yard in Charleston, MA (across the harbor) for the history of building navy ships in the 1800s and 1900s. Make sure children grab a junior ranger program at each site so they can earn badges. New England doesn’t have quite as many sites as other parts of the country, but the sites we do have are pretty awesome. Check out National Parks sites, many of which are free to visit 360+ days a year. Read aour City Guide for New Bedford here.ĥ. The whaling museum has a replica ship inside the museum that everyone can explore (again, watch your head!). The submarine base is 10 minutes away from Mystic (read our City Guide for Mystic here) and includes the opportunity to explore the submarine (watch your head!) which kids will love. In the winter months, most museums are quieter and afford visitors opportunities to get up close (but not TOO close) to the art work.įor two unique museum experiences, check out the Groton Submarine Force Museum and USS Nautilus in Groton, CT and the Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA has a whole lower level devoted to children, with plenty of daily hands on crafts and guided activities. The RISD Art Museum in Providence, RI features the artwork of current and former students and can be a great inspiration for budding artists. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and pointed out the tiniest details in paintings to help us better understand the history of the area. We recently explored Gloucester (read our top 10 City Guide here) and had a guided tour of the museum, which has a children’s room on the lower level. The Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, MA is the perfect example. Especially with art museums, I find my family learns so much more, and appreciate so much more, when we have a knowledgeable guide. It makes me sad but trust me, I’ve got Vermont on my short list of places to visit in 2020 and I’ll be adding several spots in Vermont to the list before the end of the year.ġ. Note: What’s missing from this post? Vermont. However, if you’re prone to sunburns, frostbite, and allergies, consider these places to visit for plenty of indoor fun (and yes, they’re just as great in the summer too!) New England is known for its beautiful beaches and ocean water in the summer, stunning foliage in the fall, countless places to ski and skate in the winter, and open spaces to enjoy the outdoors in the spring. Every trip I take outside New England is wonderful- and a wonderful reminder of how much I love where I grew up and where I now live with my family.
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