The seaport’s Museum of America and the Sea boasts the nation’s only surviving wooden whaling ship, as well as a reconstructed 19th century fishing village. (From Aerial America) Read more.
This peninsula is accessible only by foot, as its reserve status doesn't allow for motorized vehicles on land. Not to worry: it's only four miles, round trip, and suitable for novice hikers. Read more.
Grab a spot in line and order the famous hot lobster roll: a quarter pound of hot, buttery lobster meat stuffed on a toasted hamburger bun. It’s what summer dreams are made of. Read more.