Summer is the perfect time to be adventurous, try new things and make amazing memories. On the surface, Massachusetts may not seem like the most exciting place to spend your summer, but after a little digging I was able to find a few awesome things to add to my summer bucket list.
1. Six Flags New England - Agawam, Massachusetts.
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If you love adrenaline, then this is the ultimate day for you. They are best known for the Superman ride which reaches speeds up to almost 80 mph, and they recently added the virtual reality experience, which puts you right into the world of Metropolis.
2. Escape Rooms.
Remember the escape the room game we all used to play on the computer? Well now it's a reality. They can get pretty pricey, but Groupon usual has some great deals.
3. Beach Day.
We are so lucky to live so close to so many beautiful beaches right in our own state. Salisbury, Hampton and Newburyport have great beaches, shopping and, most importantly, food. There are also some great deals on whale watches on Groupon as well.
4. Richardson's - Middleton, Massachusetts.
The perfect end to a summer night, Richardson's provides ice cream for a lot of ice cream shops around Mass., but it always tastes better when you get it right from the source. They have a lot of things to do while you eat your ice cream like look at their hundreds of cows or play a round of mini-golf.
5. Wachusett Mountain State Reservation - Princeton, Massachusetts.
This is a great local place to spend the day with 17-miles of walking and hiking trails. Once you reach the top there are a lot of great views such as Boston, Vermont, Mount Monadnock and Mount Greylock.
6. Boston, Massachusetts.
There are so many things to do in Boston. It is always fun to shop on Newbury Street or Faneuil Hall, but if you wanted a bit more of the historical side of Boston the Duck Tours are great because they are informative but the tour guides are very entertaining. Then at night check out The Lawn On D, they have glow-in-the-dark swings, giant jenga, ping pong, cornhole and food trucks.
7. Bruce Freedom Bike Trail.
This trail is a great place to walk or bike; it connects Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, Acton, Concord, Sudbury and Framingham. It is about 25-miles long with multiple places to start.
8. Red Sox Game
This is a must. There is nothing better than getting to Fenway Park and watching the sunset behind the stadium while enjoying a Fenway Frank.
9. Wrentham Outlets - Wrentham, Massachusetts.
You will not leave the Wrentham Outlets empty-handed. They have more than 170 name brand stores that offer at least 25-percent off retail prices. Some of the featured stores include Tory Burch, Coach, Michael Kors and Saks Fifth Avenue.
10. New England Dragway - Epping, New Hampshire.
Although it is not in Mass., the track is not far over the NH border. This dragstrip is celebrating it's 50th year of fast cars burning rubber down the quarter-mile. Some of their upcoming events include the "Jet Cars Under the Stars," which features cars powered by jet engines!
11. Mendon Drive-In - Mendon, Massachusetts.
The best thing to do during the summer is to be outside, so the drive-in is the perfect place for a warm summer night. Grab some lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and pack your car with friends because most places charge by the car.
12. Deerfield Valley Zip Lining - Charlemont, Massachusetts.
