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New England Recs for newbies
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First-timer picks for New England travel, covering must-see spots, hidden gems, and Southern-approved favorites worth the trip north
 
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6,000+ acres of woodland for hiking, rivers & streams for fishing, plus cabins & multiple campsites.
Mohawk Trail State Forest
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A great store for souvenirs.
BOSTON GIFT SHOP
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Huge food hall in a historic building with 50+ eateries, vendors & kiosks with diverse offerings.
Quincy Market
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Placid, verdant, circa-1837 city park with a lagoon, boat rides, fountains & other sights.
Public Garden
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The beer tastes so much better straight out of the taproom. Sprawling, contemporary destination with a rooftop terrace offering bar snacks & a huge beer menu.
Samuel Adams Boston Taproom
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Site of Fort Independence (open in the summer), with beach, picnic & jogging areas.
Castle Island
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Traditional gate at the entrance to Boston's Chinatown gifted to the city by Taiwan in 1982.
Chinatown Main Street (Boston)
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Beautiful observation deck with food, drinks, and great service.
Best Views of Boston | View Boston Observation Deck, Dining & Attractions
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I had some of the best seafood of my life here. Whole lobster, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, and more…all amazing. Pro tip: Eat outside on the patio. BYOB | Cash only.
Brown's Lobster Pound
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Tourist attraction, just a cute sign to take a picture of to mark your time in Boston.
Boston Sign
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Carousel in the Rose Kennedy Greenway with 36 seats designed after animals native to Massachusetts.
Greenway Carousel - The Rose Kennedy Greenway
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Stylishly old-fashioned, bustling bi-level bistro for New American eats & intricate cocktails.
American Bistro in Back Bay Boston | Back Bay Social
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Tourists visit this classic bar with iconic facade for pub grub, pints & nostalgia.
Cheers Boston | American Restaurant & Pub in Boston, MA
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They had the best pasta and espresso martini!
Isabella's Ristorante in Boston's North End |
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Such a cute diner with great breakfast.
The Blue Moon Diner | Gardner MA
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10/10 - no notes!
Sterling Ice Cream Corporation
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Such a beautiful beach, water is freezing even in June lol.
Hampton Beach
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Gorgeous interior and exterior. Bonus points for the indoor pool and hot tub.
Colonial Hotel
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