Explore the great outdoors along this 11 mile bike trail. During the fall months, enjoy the bright colors as the leaves change. Don't want to bike?

Completed in 1889, this site is home to an impressive 81 foot, granite monument that memorializes a Victorian era interpretation of the pursuits that motivated the Pilgrims to leave England and start their own colony.

Nantasket Beach is popular summer escape from the Boston. The reservation includes a mile of the Atlantic shoreline, and during the summer, you can attend concerts or take public dance lessons. The state of Massachusettes does not provide any accessible swimming options at Nantasket Beach Reservation. If you want to help make sure everyone can swim here, please reach out to local and state government.

Open year round, dawn to dusk. The banks of the Mystic River are almost entirely publicly owned, from the Amelia Earhart Dam at the mouth of the Mystic Lakes, making it one of the Commonwealth's best protected streams.

Enjoy a day by the water at Mystic Lakes. If you're looking for swimming or sunbathing, check out Shannon Beach. Looking for other fun on the water? The lakes are perfect for rowing or sailing. The state of Massachusettes does not provide any accessible swimming options at Mystic Lakes State Park. If you want to help make sure everyone can swim here, please reach out to local and state government.

Myles Standish State Forest offers plenty of year-round activities for the entire family. If you're looking for a place to camp, swim, or explore the outdoors, this southeastern park is for you. The state of Massachusettes does not provide any accessibleThe state of Massachusettes does not provide any accessible swimming options at Myles Standish State Forest. If you want to help make sure everyone can swim here, please reach out to local and state government.

High atop Captain's Hill, 200 feet above sea level, stands the Myles Standish Monument, a 116-foot granite shaft crowned by a 14-foot statue of Captain Myles Standish, military leader of Plymouth Colony.

The re-grown red oak northern hardwood forest of Mt. Washington State Forest offers more than 30 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Hike the South Taconic Trail to the 2,250 ft. elev. summit of Alander Mountain for a breathtaking view.

Mount Tom features wonderful views of the Pioneer Valley in west-central Massachusetts. The area is also a great place to bird watch--especially for hawks.

Summit road open mid-May through mid-October. The summit of Mt. Sugarloaf offers amazing views of the Connecticut River Valley. The park is great for picnics, hiking, and mountain biking.