Boston Logan International Airport 37 min
Quincy Quarries Reservation (24 min)
Former granite quarry known for its colorful murals, popular for rock climbing & picnicking. Georges Island (25 min)
Home to a Civil War-era fort, this 39-acre island offers a visitor center, picnic areas & restrooms. Scituate Lighthouse (28 min)
Lighthouse and harbor Boston Light (22 min)
Historic, functioning lighthouse constructed in 1783 features guide-led tours & broad coastal views. Peddocks Island (26 min)
Island featuring a century-old fort as well as a state park for hikes, wildlife viewing & camping. Nantasket Beach (20 min)
Laid-back beach for swimming, body surfing & other water activities, with food & shops nearby. Spectacle Island (36 min)
Harbor island with a seasonal ferry service, sandy beaches, marina, visitor center & city views. Wollaston Beach (28 min)
Historic 2.3-mi.-long beach with a paved promenade, plus lifeguards, boat piers & sunset views. Boston Harbor Islands State Park (32 min)
Sizable park featuring a Civil War-era fort, hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing & more. Adams National Historical Park (25 min)
Historic homes in the former compound of the Adams family, which included 2 former presidents. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (31 min)
President Kennedy exhibits, videos & research collections in a striking I.M. Pei-designed building. Blue Hills Reservation (23 min)
Massive park featuring Great Blue Hill for views of Boston plus hiking & biking trails. World's End (13 min)
This tranquil coastal park offers scenic views of the Boston skyline, plus 4.5 miles of trails. Paragon Carousel (14 min)
Near an eatery & museum, this celebrated beachfront carousel offers nostalgic merry-go-round rides. United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum & The USS Salem (21 min)
Maritime museum with models, sailors' memorabilia & a SEAL exhibit aboard a navy heavy cruiser. | 
