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So much freedom, so many places...here are some of our favorite local destinations to help you find your DRYV.  

OUTDOORSY STUFF

Hit the trails in the Blue Hills just south of the city or the Middlesex Fells Reservation, "The Fells", just north of the city

Hike Mt. Monadnock in NH

Explore and hike New Hampshire's White Mountains 

Golf Granite Links, a Boston municipal course, or another local course

YUMMY STUFF

Make a quick run for a killer breaky sandy from Mike & Patty's original Bay Village location

Join the big pizza debate Santarpio's or Regina's or go rogue with Ciao Pizza and Pasta 

Treat yo'self with local deliciousness from The Ice Creamsmith in Dorchester, MA or go a little further for the Hornstra Farms dairy bar in Norwell

Take a quick trip to Italy at Eataly in the Prudential

YOLO STUFF

Make a late night visit to the seals at the New England Aquarium

 Satisfy your thrill seeker at  The Xtreme Xperience Super Car Racing in NH

Take in the views from the Swan Boats in the Boston Gardens 

Shop the Cambridge Antique Market and SOWA Vintage Market

Dryv Storrow Drive Westbound and Memorial Drive Eastbound at night

NEW ENGLAND STUFF

 Dryv the Cliff Walk, dip into Benjamins for a pint and some raw bar action and then enjoy sunset at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, RI.

Eat your way through America’s Hometown, Plymouth, MA (see visitors map here) and enjoy the salty ocean air as you walk the jetty

Support preservation by visiting The Trustees of the Reservations places and events. Lots of free things to do!

Explore the beauty of Cape Cod: run, bike, or walk the canal; watch the seals in Chatham; catch a band at the Beach Comber in Wellfleet; shop local artists in Provincetown and take in the late night scene with a slice at Spiritus Pizza…so many options. 

Check out the National Seashore Massachusetts site map to help plan your trip

TOURISTY STUFF

  (some of these do not require a car, but a car sure can be easier than other options!)

Shop and dine Newbury Street and the Boston Public Market

 Hear the cool stories of historic Boston and enjoy unique city views from land and water (the Charles River!) on the Boston Duck Tours 

 Tour The Paul Revere House and then follow his route on the Boston Freedom Trail 

Dive into culture with the many museums Boston has to offer- Museums of Boston has the full portfolio, but some of our favorites are the  Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, and the Museum of Ice Cream

Tour one of the oldest ball parks in America and catch a Boston Red Sox game

Catch the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, or a concert at the TD Garden

Get out there and DRYV!