Southeast Massachusetts

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Southeast Massachusetts showing fall colors, fishing and a river or creek
Plymouth featuring street scenes
Southeast Massachusetts featuring fall colors
Southeast Massachusetts as well as an individual male
Jenney Grist Mill
Unmissable purely for its history, this region also offers spectacular coastal scenery and a rich cultural community.

Remember the brave Mayflower Pilgrims and learn about what life was like for the new arrivals in Southeast Massachusetts. Leap forward in time to discover a proud maritime existence and explore the area’s excellent galleries and museums.

The perfect place to start your visit to Southeast Massachusetts is PlymouthOpens in a new window, where a hundred or so weary travelers arrived in 1620. The towering 81-foot (25-meter) National Monument to the ForefathersOpens in a new window welcomes you, with Plymouth RockOpens in a new window nearby. Take a look inside majestic 17th-century houses and join a guided tour of Plymouth Plantation.

To see more recent history, drive southwest to Fall River State Heritage Park. In an area of just 8 acres (3 hectares), admire the planet’s largest collection of U.S. naval vessels, including various submarines and the World War II battleship U.S.S Massachusetts.

For your own maritime experience, try canoeing and kayaking in Westport and Dartmouth or find spectacular windsurfing conditions at Horseneck Beach on the south coast.

Undoubtedly one of the finest seaside cities in the state is New Bedford, a 30-minute drive across the state line from ProvidenceOpens in a new window, Rhode Island. The charming port is alive with the cries of gulls as trawlers unload the day’s catch and ferries set sail for Martha’s Vineyard. Wander along the cobbled streets to discover scenic restaurants serving delicious fish, mussels and oysters from lunchtime through evening.

Find eclectic art in downtown galleries. Marvel at magnificent sculpture and oil paintings at Gallery X and the New Bedford Art Museum before you end your day enjoying a ballet or theater performance.

Southeast Massachusetts is defined as bordered byBostonOpens in a new window to the north and Rhode Island to the west. Among the main urban areas are New Bedford, Plymouth, Brockton and FalmouthOpens in a new window. New Bedford hosts many of the year’s best events. Join the Folk Festival at the start of July and the Working Waterfront Festival taking place during the final week of September.

Where to stay in Southeast Massachusetts

Nantucket which includes a marina, boating and a bay or harbor

Nantucket Town

5/5(50 area reviews)

Discover the charm of Nantucket, a historic New England seaport town, with its museums like the Nantucket Whaling Museum and picturesque landscapes. Enjoy local shops, restaurants, and explore key localities such as Surfside and Siasconset.

Nantucket Town
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Katama

While visiting Katama, you might make a stop by sights like South Beach and Norton Point Beach.

Katama
Nauset Beach featuring a beach as well as a couple

East Orleans

East Orleans is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nauset Beach and Cape Cod National Seashore.

East Orleans
The personal watercraft line the ferry passage to Martha's Vineyard like little toy boats!

Falmouth Heights

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

While visiting Falmouth Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Falmouth Heights Beach and Island Queen Ferry.

Falmouth Heights
Finally got to try this Vietnamese place on Cape Cod. Well, it was  worth the wait. Super tasty broth served up from a friendly owner. If you get tired of lobstah and chowdah give this spot a whirl.

Bass River

4.5/5(116 area reviews)

Estuary village Bass River offers kiteboarding at West Dennis Beach, windsurfing at Kalmus Beach, and attractions like Marsh Island and Windmill Beach. Enjoy a round at Bass River Golf Course too!

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Cliff

If you're spending some time in Cliff, Jethro Coffin House and Founder's Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.

Cliff
Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree
Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree
3.5 out of 5
50 Forbes Road, Braintree, MA
The price is ₩150,087 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
₩150,087
₩167,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Braintree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,192 reviews)
"My room was clean and comfortable!"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Hyatt Place Boston/Braintree
Marriott Boston Quincy
Marriott Boston Quincy
3.5 out of 5
1000 Marriot Dr, Quincy, MA
The price is ₩153,660 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
₩153,660
₩171,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Quincy. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,068 reviews)
"It’s was a great experience"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Marriott Boston Quincy
Motel 6 Brockton, MA
Motel 6 Brockton, MA
2 out of 5
391 Westgate Dr, Brockton, MA
The price is ₩118,822 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
₩118,822
₩132,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this motel in Brockton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was kind and helpful even at a midnight check-in."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Motel 6 Brockton, MA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sandcastle Resort and Club
Sandcastle Resort and Club
3 out of 5
929 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Provincetown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Property needs upgrades especially in the bathroom, but fine otherwise."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

Sandcastle Resort and Club
Courtyard Resort
Courtyard Resort
3 out of 5
125 North St, Hyannis, MA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Hyannis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Hyannis Harbor and Cape Cod Baseball Hall of ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
"Great for short or extended stay."

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Courtyard Resort
Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
3.5 out of 5
95 Chase Avenue, Dennis Port, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Dennis Port. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Pleasant Road Beach and Cape Cod ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (254 reviews)
Great Place To Stay
"This was my second stay here and it was lovely. We visited in November for a mother/daughters trip and stayed in the two bedroom suite. Rooms were very clean, had plenty of extra towels and the fireplace was lovely. We used the pool as well and walked on the beach. At sunrise on the beach we had ..."

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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