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Martha's Vineyard
. End the week with a jaunt north to New Hampshire's
White
Mountains
, circling back down the
Maine coast
.
Two Weeks
Now you've got time for serious exploring. Use your second week to to take a leis-
urely drive through the
Litchfield Hills
and the
Berkshires
. Bookend the week with
visits to the lively burgs of
Providence
and
Burlington
.
Alternatively, extend your stay on the Maine coast, with time to explore
Bar Har-
bor
and kayak along the shores of
Acadia National Park
. Wrap it up in Maine's vast
wilderness, where you can work up a sweat on a hike up the northernmost peak of
the
Appalachian Trail
or take an adrenaline-pumping ride down the
Kennebec
River
.
MASSACHUSETTS
From the woodsy hills of the Berkshires to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, Massachu-
setts is filled with opportunities to explore the great outdoors. From Plymouth Rock to
the Revolutionary War, the Commonwealth is rich with history. And from Boston's uni-
versities and museums to the Berkshires' summer theaters and Tanglewood, the cultural
offerings are world-class. Your challenge lies in deciding: which Massachusetts will you
discover?
Information
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
(
617-626-1250;
www.mass.gov/eea
)
Offers camping in 29 state parks.
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
(
617-973-8500;
www.massvacation.com
)
Provides information on the entire state.
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Boston
The winding streets and stately architecture recall a history of revolution and renewal;
and still, today, Boston is among the country's most forward-looking and barrier-break-
ing cities.
For all intents and purposes, Boston is the oldest city in America. And you can hardly
walk a step over its cobblestone streets without running into some historic site. But Bo-
