Whale Watching
Ever been up close and personal with a 50-foot, 40-ton whale? Once you have, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
That experience can be yours in Massachusetts, one of the top-ten whale-watching spots in the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund. On a real New England whale-watching expedition, alongside onboard naturalists, you'll head out roughly 25 miles off the coast to Stellwagen Bank and be treated to awe-inspiring sights of humpback, pilot and blue whales breaching and spouting through the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.
Note: Whale-watching charters typically run from April to October, so if you are interested in taking one, you may want to plan your visit to the Bay State during the warmer months of the year.
Quick Hits
The whaling industry's beginnings can be traced back to the late 17th century on Nantucket Island. Explore its history at the Nantucket Whaling Museum...Then head a little north to New Bedford, the dominant whaling port in the mid-19th century, where you'll find the New Bedford Whaling Museum and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
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America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade
November 22, 2008Giant parade with bands, floats, fife and drum corps march through Plymouth.
Parade of the Big Balloons
November 28, 2008This wonderful parade features giant helium balloons led by the 75ft Cat in the Hat.
Lowell City of Lights Parade
November 29, 2008Holiday parade and art stroll through downtown Lowell.
Nantucket Christmas Stroll Weekend
December 5, 2008Through December 7. 150 decorated trees throughout town; Victorian carolers and musicians and Santa.Additional Information
Map of the Regions in Massachusetts
Special Offers & Packages
- Amtrak Special
- 20% off the best available fare
- Win-A Getaway
- Win a Getaway to the Greater Merrimack Valley
