Northeast Massachusetts

城市概覽

Eastern Massachusetts was first inhabited by many Indigenous groups; including the Nipmuc, Wampanoag, and the eponymous Massachusett people. They share an Algonquian language, and a common history of being violently forced off their land.

如何抵達

By plane Flying? Boston Logan International Airport offers a wide variety of international and domestic carriers, serving over 25 million passengers a year. Logan will be your best bet for finding the most direct and affordable route into the region. Just beyond the regions borders, the much smaller Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick provides a few additional options. Both are connected by the MBTA's Providence Line commuter rail service.

By car For drivers, the primary east-west route is I-90. It intersects with I-95, connecting Boston’s urban core with Newburyport and Providence, Rhode Island, and the I-495 beltway through the outer suburbs. I-93 slices through Boston and connects to I-95 before heading up to Lawrence. US-3 connects Lowell from I-495 to I-95, and then from Boston to Plymouth, and US-1 takes you from the SouthCoast to Newburyport. I-195 is another southerly ring road connecting Providence to the Cape.

By train If you're arriving by "iron horse", Amtrak offers four routes that you may find interesting. The most popular are the Acela Express and Northeast Regional. Together, they make the trip between Boston and New York City roughly every hour from 5AM-9PM, daily. Headed in the other direction, the Downeaster runs about 5 trains a day north from Boston to Portland, Maine. There's also the epic once a day Lake Shore Limited, running overnight to Chicago. Finally, the MBTA offers a train connection to the Cape, but only on summer weekends and the timetable isn't the best. Check out Boston#By train for many more details.

By bus Just like everywhere else, Eastern Massachusetts has a network of buses that can get you where you want to go. Pretty much all of them will pass through Boston's South Station at some point, and close to a dozen companies offer competitive service to New York City. All the big providers like Greyhound and Peter Pan are here, plus a handful of smaller carriers that serve the greater New England re

當地交通

By car While you could easily fill a multi-day itinerary here without a car, having one will make getting out into the countryside a breeze. You'll find interstates and highways here in good repair, while some arterial and local road conditions may be spotty. The annual frost heaves, heavy traffic, and constant construction combine to take their toll on road quality. Plows are out in force during winter, and snowfall shouldn't greatly impact your trip. The traffic here, however; can be some of the worst in North America. Definitely plan ahead and check if mass transit makes sense for your trip.

By public transit Many cities and towns in Eastern Massachusetts are connected to Boston by public transit, provided by eight separate carriers. Welcome to New England! The MBTA—or "T" for short—is by far the biggest, and the one you're most likely to use. MBTA Commuter Rail trains can easily move you throughout the region and beyond. MBTA buses rarely offer service beyond the Greater Boston region, so you may need to find a different bus company to get where you're going. Generally speaking, there's less service in smaller towns and service is reduced on weekends and holidays. Check out Boston#Get around for all the details about the MBTA. Elsewhere, regional agencies offer popular bus routes within larger cities, sometimes connecting mid-sized towns. For all those details, please check out the specific sub-region pages.

By bicycle While it's not for everyone, Eastern Massachusetts can be a great place to explore by bike. As a region colonized on horseback, towns are generally pretty close together and streets are relatively narrow and safe for bikes, and routes featuring new cafés in old mill buildings are easily planned. Additionally an extensive collection of disused railroad tracks have been converted into bike paths. Major rail trails are well signed and travelled. Some good cycling infrastructure exists in the larger cities, including bike rentals. Smaller town

必看景點

Museums

The Plimoth Patuxet Museums are living history exhibits showcasing early colonial life and indigenous homelands. Learn how the whaling industry shaped the region at the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park. Boston has many options like the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. In Cambridge, Harvard University has at least a half dozen museums worth exploring. The world class Peabody Essex Museum in Salem is the oldest museum in America.

Parks The Crane Estate on Castle Hill, an oceanside historical estate and nature preserve. Plum Island also known as the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge contains beaches, sand dunes, saltmarshes, and maritime forests. The Ames Mansion in Borderlands State Park was created by well-heeled artists a century ago, and has been featured in major motion pictures.

Itineraries American Industry Tour — When exploring the industrial heritage of the Northeastern United States, why not begin at the beginning? Amtrak Downeaster — Hop aboard this northbound line connecting downtown Boston with a dozen scenic New England college towns and seaside vacation destinations. Bay Circuit Trail — This 230 mi (370 km) T-accessible hiking trail encircles Boston, providing a bounty of options for outdoor enthusiasts. Black Heritage Trail — This trail covers ten sites important in American black history scattered throughout Boston's Beacon Hill. Essex Coastal Scenic Byway — A 90 mi (140 km) drive along the Atlantic Ocean, where you'll pass scores of historical sights and breathtaking views. Freedom Trail — Seventeen historical sites in downtown Boston that are crucial to understanding revolutionary era America. From Plymouth to Hampton Roads — Showcasing the nation's early history, from the first Anglo-American settlements in the 17th century through the American Civil War.

體驗活動

Skiing If you're a more serious athlete, check out the options at New England#Skiing; otherwise the skiing here is all about having a great day out, fun with the family, or for anyone new to the sport. Nashoba Valley is the largest in the area, it offers 16 runs and is about 45 min from downtown Boston. Blue Hills Ski Area is the smallest with 8 runs, but it's only about 20 min from downtown. Similar to Nashoba, Ski Bradford has 15 runs and is about 45 min away.

Sports Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, TD Garden.

With children You can't go wrong with the Boston Children's Museum. Don't miss Martin's Park and the Boston Fire Museum, both are designed for kids and right next door. Little ones also love the Frog Pond on Boston Common, and the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Public Garden makes a great photo op. City Hall Plaza has perhaps the