We happen to believe that we live in the best little corner of the world. We work here, live here, and help other people find their homes here! The four seasons are often celebrated, but Summer is a special part of the year when us New Englanders get to go out and play.
Here’s a list of some great activities for the whole family, whether you want to get away for a weekend or need some rainy-day options.
ZOOS
Lions & tigers & bears…oh my! Zoos are a great day trip for the whole family and we have some great zoos in our area.
Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon
Franklin Park Zoo in Boston
Stone Zoo in Stoneham
Animal Adventures in Bolton
York’s Wild Kingdom in York, Maine
BEACHES
It’s summer, so of course, going to the beach is a must. We break down some great beaches in a few different areas.
Boston area beaches:
Carson Beach & M Street Beach in South Boston
Constitution Beach in East Boston
Lovells Island, Boston Harbor Islands
North Shore Beaches:
Crane Beach in Ipswich
Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester
Nahant Beach Reservation in Nahant
Plum Island beach in Newburyport
Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester
South Shore Beaches:
Duxbury Beach in Duxbury
Humarock Beach in Scituate
Nantasket Beach in Hull
Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth
Horseneck Beach in Westport
Southern New Hampshire Beaches:
Hampton Beach, Hampton NH
Rye Beach, Rye NH
Seabrook Beach, Seabrook NH
Southern Maine Beaches:
Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit, ME
Kennebunk Beach, Kennebunkport, ME
Wells Beach, Wells, ME
York Beach, ME
New Hampshire Lakes Region Beaches
From Lake Winnipesaukee to White Lake, there are dozens of public beaches all along the shores of the incredible lakes in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The total list of public beaches can be found here!
INDOOR ACTIVITIES – GREAT YEAR-ROUND!
Unfortunately, we can’t control the weather, although we wish we could. Here are some fun rainy day activities!
Apex Entertainment
Kings Bowling (many locations)
Xtreme Craze Family Fun Center (many locations)
New England Aquarium
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston Children’s Museum
Museum of Science
Peabody Essex Museum
WEEKEND GETAWAYS
If a day trip just isn’t long enough, here are some great weekend getaways for a change of scenery!
Great Wolf Lodge
Red Jacket Resorts (Cape Cod & North Conway, NH)
Foxwoods Casino
Mohegan Sun
Omni Mount Washington Resort in North Conway, NH
Adventure Suites in North Conway, NH
Anchorage Inn in York Beach, ME