suites add wet bars, and living areas with pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking and a hot breakfast buffet are complimentary, as is 24/7 coffee and tea in the lobby. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. other amenities consist of a 24-hour snack shop, a fitness room and an indoor pool. off route 24, in an area with chain stores and fast food eateries, this informal hotel surrounded by trees is 4 miles from ziplining at treetop adventures and 17 miles from boston red sox baseball games at fenway park. bright, unassuming rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers Boston Logan International Airport 26 min
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (20 min) President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei-designed building. Carson Beach (18 min) Sandy South Shore public beach offering swimming & sunbathing alongside outdoor recreation. Great Blue Hill (20 min) 635-ft. hill in the Blue Hills Reservation featuring a ski area, plus a stone bridge & tower. Franklin Park Zoo (28 min) This park, part of the Emerald Necklace of green spaces, includes a zoo, golf course & arboretum. Peddocks Island (46 min) Island featuring a century-old fort as well as a state park for hikes, wildlife viewing & camping. TreeTop Adventures (8 min) Zip line, climbing, adventure, and outdoor recreation Blue Hills Reservation (7 min) Massive park featuring Great Blue Hill for views of Boston plus hiking & biking trails. Adams National Historical Park (16 min) Historic homes in the former compound of the Adams family, which included 2 former presidents. Quincy Quarries Reservation (13 min) Former granite quarry known for its colorful murals, popular for rock climbing & picnicking. Houghton's Pond (9 min) Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University (31 min) Harvard University's free outdoor tree & plant museum also offers walking tours & family activities. Borderland State Park (23 min) Circa-early-1900s artist-created park boasts founders' home, woodland trails & pond for activities. Franklin Park (28 min) This large natural area with fields, wetlands & ponds offers a zoo, golf course & sports courts. Blue Hills Ski Area (10 min) Beginner-friendly ski destination with 12 trails, daily kids' lessons & a terrain park. Jamaica Pond (31 min) Peaceful, trail-ringed lake popular for walking & running, with leafy waterside parks & ducks. |