Camping in Massachusetts allows you to explore a wide variety of climates, local culture and attractions, including:
The Berkshire area of Western Massachusetts is known for its boundless recreation & thriving culture and is home to: the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown; the "City of Peace" at Hancock Shaker Village; the Chesterwood, the studio of Lincoln Memorial sculptor Daniel Chester French, the Berkshire Playhouse & the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, the Ashley House, home of Revolutionary War figure, Colonel John Ashley; Arrowhead - the home of Herman Melville, author of Moby Dick in Pittsfield; the Jacob's Pillows dance festival in Becket; and Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Lenox; and the western portion of the state's Mohawk Trail. Return to Page Top
The Massachusetts Cape Cod & Islands is a year-round destination that is famous for its outdoor adventures & hospitality. Cape Cod offers: the arts & culture of historic Sandwich & the artist colony at Provincetown; the sandy beaches, including the Cape Cod National Seashore; the excellent fishing in Chatham's Pleasant Bay & the Elizabeth Islands; the swimming, sailing & sunbathing of the beaches; and the whale watching opportunities at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary; . The island of Martha's Vineyard features: the amusements of the Island Alpaca Company & the World of Reptiles & Birds; the nightlife of Lampost & Outerland; world class boating, fishing, horseback riding & ice skating; the Mink Meadows Golf Course; the cultural exhibits of the Martha's Vineyard Museum; and the scenic nature walk of the Polly Hill Arboretum. The island of Nantucket offers: the sea life at Maria Mitchell Aquarium; abundant boating & fishing opportunities; the Miacomet Golf Course; and the beers, wines & spirits of Cisco Brewers, Nantucket Vineyard & Triple Eight Distillery. Return to Page Top
The Massachusetts Minuteman Country has a strong revolutionary streak. Boston is a historic site in and of itself as well as a thriving metropolis. Relive the Revolutionary War when you visit the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, walk the Freedom Trail and tour the Old North Church. There's more to explore in Boston at the Faneuil Hall Market Place (Quincy Market), the New England Aquarium and a variety of museums. Explore the Industrial Revolution at Lowell National Historical Park. View the exhibits of the New England Quilt Museum and the Revolving Museum. The Revolutionary War History runs deep at Lexington (where the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired) and Concord (the home of historic figures Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne & Louisa May Alcott. Explore the largest outdoor sculpture park in New England at DeCordova Museum in Lincoln. Return to Page Top
The Massachusetts Pilgrim Country offers a memorable blend of early American history, a unique culture and diverse attractions. Plymouth is the "Pilgrim Heart" of the region and allows you to explore the deep history of the region at Pilgrim Hall Museum, Plymouth Rock and the Plimoth Plantation, plus beach recreation, eclectic shopping and a variety of dining choices. Brockton offers the collected works of the Fuller Craft & Art Museum. Enjoy the concerts at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset. Explore the history of New Bedford at the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the New Bedford Fire Museum (Old Fire Station No. 4). Slide into fun and make a big splash at Water Wizz Waterslides in Wareham. The world's largest naval ship exhibit is found at Battleship Cove in Fall River. Enjoy the professional sports of the NFL New England Patriots football team and the MLS New England Revolution soccer team at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Wildlife thrives at Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro. A wide range of performances, from hip new talent to red-hot stars and old favorites can be seen at Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts in Mansfield. Return to Page Top
The Massachusetts Pioneer Valley celebrates its trailblazing heritage and provides a wide variety of attractions. Springfield is home to: the wildlife of the Forest Park Zoo; the cultural legacies of the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum; the collections of the Springfield Museum of Fine Art; and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Historic Deerfield offers tours of the famous Yankee Candle Company Take the scenic Mohawk Trail and cross the beautiful steel French King's Bridge to visit Greenfield on the Deerfield River. Delve into the history of the area at Old Deerfield Village and Old Greenfield Village. Enjoy the hiking, cross-country skiing and other outdoor recreation of Mount Tom State Reservation near Holyoke. Return to Page Top
The Massachusetts Sturbridge Region is a prime destination for outdoor recreation and exploration of some of the most interesting history, culture and antique shopping in the state. Old Sturbridge Village lies in the heart of the area and offers a year-round, living history museum of over 40 historic buildings on 200 acres of preserved land, where costumed interpreters and guides carry out daily life as is was from the late 1700's to the mid-1800's. The artisan-crafted Sturbridge Pottery and more is available in Sturbridge Worcester is the second largest metropolitan center of the state and features the collected exhibits at the Worcester Art Museum & the New England Science Center. Explore the life of the founder of the Red Cross at the Clara Barton Birthplace Museum. Enjoy the outdoor recreation at the Hodges Village Dam. There's more to explore at the Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton, the family fun of Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, the outdoor recreation of the Rock House Reservation in historic West Brookfield, and the arts & crafts museum of Sterling Mill Works. Return to Page Top C’mon, Go Camping America - locate your perfect campgrounds, RV parks and cabins in the region of Massachusetts you’d like to visit by clicking here. |