Cape Cod, the Berkshires, the Litchfield Hills, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Boston, Quabbin Reservoir and along the Housatonic – these are just some of the places covered in this unique guide, the only book that pulls together all the activities in the region. Take to the trails in state forests, splash around in a rowboat on a quiet inland lake, or get serious with some of the best whitewater rafting opportunities in the country. An added dimension in these states is the sense of Colonial and Revolutionary history, and Beth Dugger covers it all. Maps.

Introduction History Geography Climate Getting Here Flora & Fauna Area Codes Costs How To Use This Book Adventures Eco-Travel Where To Stay & Eat The Seacoast Introduction Orientation & Getting Around North of Boston Entire Cape Cod Area Upper Cape Mid-Cape Lower Cape Outer Cape Festivals & Special Events North of Boston Plymouth Cape Cod Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket South of Cape Cod Adventures Eco-Travel Plum Island & Newburyport Ipswich Cape Ann Plymouth Area Cape Cod Cape Cod National Seashore Provincetown Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket South of Cape Cod Sightseeing Plum Island & Newburyport Essex Cape Ann Salem Marblehead Plymouth Cape Cod Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket South of Cape Cod Where To Stay Newburyport Ipswich & Essex Cape Ann Salem Plymouth Cape Cod Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket South of Cape Cod Camping Where to Eat Newburyport Ipswich & Essex Cape Ann Salem Plymouth Cape Cod Martha’s Vineyard Nantucket South of Cape Cod Boston & Nearby Adventures Introduction Orientation & Getting Around Costs In Boston Annual Events Adventures Eco-Travel Around Boston Outside of Boston Sightseeing Boston Cambridge Lexington & Concord Lawrence & Lowell Quincy Where To Stay Boston Cambridge Lexington & Concord Lawrence & Lowell Camping Where To Eat Boston Cambridge Lexington & Concord Lawrence & Lowell Central Massachusetts Introduction Orientation & Getting Around Geography & Climate Adventures Eco-Travel Wildlife Sanctuaries An Apple a Day Hawk Migrations Eagles Fish Hatchery Botanical Gardens Living Forestry Sightseeing The Johnny Appleseed Trail Worcester Metro Region Blackstone Valley Region Sturbridge Area Where To Stay Johnny Appleseed Trail Worcester Metro Region Blackstone Valley Region Sturbridge Area Camping Where To Eat Johnny Appleseed Trail Worcester Metro Area Blackstone Valley Region Sturbridge Area The Pioneer Valley Introduction Orientation & Getting Around Adventures Eco-Travel Turners Falls Amherst Conservation Lands Holyoke Sightseeing Northfield, Turners Falls, Montague Along The Mohawk Trail Deerfield Amherst Northampton The Hilltowns Holyoke Springfield Where To Stay Northfield Region The Mohawk Trail Deerfield Amherst Northampton The Hilltowns Holyoke Springfield Camping Where To Eat Northfield, Turners Falls, Montague Greenfield & The Mohawk Trail Deerfield Amherst Northampton The Hilltowns Holyoke Springfield The Berkshires Introduction Culture Orientation & Getting Around Adventures Eco-Travel Field Farm Birding at October Mountain Audubon Sanctuaries Notchview Reservation Bartholomew’s Cobble Caving Sightseeing Northern Berkshires Southern Berkshires Where To Stay Northern Berkshires Southern Berkshires Camping Where To Eat Northern Berkshires Southern Berkshires Western Connecticut Introduction Orientation & Getting Around Flora & Fauna Adventures Sightseeing The Housatonic River Valley Along Route The Farmington River Valley Contents _ vii Litchfield & Torrington Along Interstate Hartford Where To Stay The Housatonic River Valley Along Route The Farmington River Valley Litchfield & Torrington Hartford Camping Where To Eat Housatonic River Valley Along Route The Farmington River Valley Litchfield & Torrington Hartford

"One of the most comprehensive and delightful guides to the region available.... Dugger's enthusiasm for sharing the region's best treasures percolates from every page... "

 

"Here's a guidbook that takes you into the heart of Massachusetts. [It] offers outdoor activities for everyone, regardless of interest or skill level... with special notes for families, handicapped travelers and women traveling alone."

 

"...intended for the adventure-minded travelers with special affection for the outdoors and nature. Each Adventure Guide packs in outdoor-oriented activities set in different regions. There's something for nearly everyone."

 

I bought this travel guide out of curiosity when I went back home to visit my parents. I grew up in N.H., went to school at UCONN, and spent a lot of time in Massachusetts - so I am familiar with the area. Sometimes, when you live in a place, however, you take your home for granted and don't see the sights in your back yard. Traveling 1500 miles back home, however, I felt like I needed to get my moneys worth (the sure sign of a native east coaster). This book led me to some incredible old towns and restaurants and shops that I had missed while living there. I highly recommend the book. It was great to have it on my laptop because after work, I was able plan the remainder of my day in a snap.

 

I've been toting Elizabeth L. Dugger's new Adventure Guide to Massachusetts & Western Connecticut around for about a month now, ever since I received it. I had all the best intentions of being the first reviewer to publish my commentary on the travel guide, but with one project after another eating up my hours, I'm not sure that I can claim that honor. I have, however, really bulked up my biceps by lugging the Adventure Guide around! In a word, the book is "massive," and before I ever lifted the cover, I was perplexed as to how Dugger could possibly have found enough bungee jumping-, cliff diving-, and vine swinging-type adventures in the stately and somewhat subdued states of Massachusetts and Connecticut to fill 496 pages! When I opened to page 113 to find a section on "Antique Shopping on Cape Cod," I was surprised and delighted to realize that the range of adventures Dugger suggests includes those that pose great danger only to my credit card balance.

 

Adventure Guide to Massachusetts & Western Connecticut by Elizabeth L. Dugger
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