Staying In Massachusetts for April Vacation

Massachusetts has April vacation this year and after last year's cancelled due to Covid vacation, I am so excited to get back to my normal visits to Provincetown. 

With the travel restrictions changed to just an advisory, lots of people are doing more traveling, but I still prefer to stick around the state. A few people have reached out asking what the best couple day trip could be so here's a few of my favorites:

Cape Cod

I love the Cape.  It's where we spend every April vacation. My favorite places to stay are right in Hyannis.  We often stay at the Hyannis Fairfield Hotel but splurge on the The Cape Codder hotel for the water park sometimes. There are so many local things to do with Hyannis being the central place on the Cape. There is the The Children's Museum and shopping at Mashpee Commons, which of course includes Cupcake Charlies and Lilly Pulitzer. And oh my gosh, pick up an Oreo Cookie Monster from Marylou's Coffee; it's the best (and there's no coffee in it!). If you want to venture farther you could check out Pirate's Cove Mini-golf , the Cape Cod Inflatable Park, or the Wellfleet Movie theater.  My kids especially loved the Whale Watch tour we took. It's a longer "event" but so cool if you see whales! We especially love P-Town all the way at the tip of the Cape!

Springfield

We loved visiting Springfield.  We did it as a two day trip but could absolutely be longer! The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and Sculpture Garden was so fun but it has multiple museums right there. Hop in the car for a quick 30-minute drive north to Deerfield for a visit to the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. If you're staying for a few days, visit Six Flags in nearby Agawam! Book your stay at the MGM Springfield, which has a movie theater, bowling, an arcade, and restaurants, or check out Hampton Inn Springfield East - it was perfect for our last visit!

Plymouth

Plymouth holds such a special place in my heart because it's where I grew up but we still "vacation" there. The John Carver Inn has a great pool and is within walking distance of so many cool spots like Plymouth Rock, the Mayflower, and our favorite places: Plimouth Candy Co and Cupcake Charlies. Plimouth Plantation is also a cool walk through history for kids. Check out Plymouth Beach Nelson Park for some really relaxed fun. If you need an inside activity, Billy Beez at the Kingston Collection is a great way to get some energy out.

Boston

Boston offers so much for the family! We love finding a hotel and then exploring. We've done the Freedom Trail (including Quincy Market), The Boston Children's Museum, and the New England Aquarium. The playground outside of the Children's Museum is one of our favorites!Taking a water taxi is so much fun, and Flour and Co Bakery is worth the visit! Taiyaki's iconic fish cones will bring a smile to your face and the Lawn on D is a great place to just relax for the day.  We love staying at the Yotel in Boston and with a Charlie Card, you can get to where you need to go! Bowling at Kings is a great indoor activity but if you want to travel a bit, go to Castle Island and grab some delicious food.

Vacations can still be amazing with the proper Covid precautions.  Be sure to call the hotel to check on breakfast and pool availability, as well as the local activities to make sure they are running or if you need a timed ticket!