the modern rooms feature free wi-fi, tvs, desks and coffeemakers, and en suite bathrooms offer glass-enclosed showers. an upscale restaurant serves new england fare. meeting and event space includes an 80-seat dining room, and there's also a garden and free parking. suites add separate living areas, fireplaces and wet bars. in a georgian-style 1930 building, this modern inn on the campus of phillips academy is a 2-minute walk from the addison gallery of american art and 4 miles from harold parker state forest. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Boston Logan International Airport 33 min
Canobie Lake (25 min) Calm reservoir with an amusement park along its shores, also popular for kayaking & fishing. CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore (24 min) Sprawling indoor water park featuring waterslides, an arcade & cabanas, plus an adjacent hotel. Weir Hill (13 min) Lake, outdoor recreation, and park Ski Bradford (24 min) Compact ski area offering night skiing, a terrain park, lessons, rentals & snacks. Addison Gallery of American Art (2 min) Rotating exhibits from a vast collection of American artworks, from the 18th century to today. Boott Cotton Mills Museum (23 min) Museum in an old mill with historical exhibits on industry & manufacturing, plus guided tours. Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (32 min) Sanctuary offering trails through forest, meadows & wetlands, with wildlife views & canoeing. Harold Parker State Forest (11 min) Tranquil natural area with trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, picnicking & fishing areas. Canobie Lake Park (23 min) Expansive, kid-friendly theme park featuring roller coasters, water rides, carnival games & shows. The New England Quilt Museum (23 min) Small museum presenting exhibitions of traditional & modern textile art, with a library & gift shop. Ward Reservation (6 min) Bradley Palmer State Park (35 min) Former estate offering 721 acres of green space & trails, plus a wading pool & early-1900s mansion. Winnekenni Castle (25 min) Castle and history The Stevens-Coolidge Place (9 min) Lowell National Historic Park (24 min) 1800s textile mills & the waterways that powered them, with canalside walks & interpretive displays. |