Massachusetts Town Is Named A Best Vacation Spot For Couples
While summer vacations are synonymous with family trips, that doesn’t mean couples aren’t looking for a getaway too. Trips To Discover published a feature to help you plan where to go for a more romantic trip. “Traveling with the one you love can be a great way to reignite the spark of romance or to simply make memories together,” they say, introducing their selections. In this list of the fifteen best summer vacation spots for couples, one Massachusetts town made the cut.
Furthermore, each suggestion offers quieter accommodations for a more secluded and peaceful retreat. They identified one great couples spot to go to in the Bay State.
Falmouth
As this list points out, this area of Cape Cod is full of options. The bay and sound beaches often have warmer waters, whereas the ocean side has waves and cooler water. In-between the shorelines, you’ll find Shining Sea Bikeway, where you can take a romantic spin along the 10-mile path.
Taking a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard is great way to be adventurous and explore. Furthermore, there have been plenty of marriage proposals that have taken place at Nobska Point Lighthouse.
TripAdvisor lists the Beach Breeze Inn as the top-rated place for couples to stay in Falmouth. It’s described as everything you would hope for in a couples getaway: a “warm, inviting, and cozy” atmosphere.
Lastly, Falmouth’s geographical location also makes it a great summer vacation spot for couples in Massachusetts. It’s a reasonable drive from Boston. In fact, the same holds true for any other day trip of interest throughout all of Cape Cod. You can get to almost any Cape destination in an hour or less. Whether your preference is to be out and about experiencing New England’s seasonal natural beauty or cuddling up up on a waterside porch, Falmouth has you covered.
Massachusetts Lighthouse Named One Of The Most Beautiful In The World
What do Porto, Portugal, Crete, Greece, and Scituate, Massachusetts have in common? They all have historic lighthouses. In fact, in Trips To Discover’s recent guide, they named Old Scituate Light, along Massachusetts’ south shore one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world.
The 1800’s
This landmark dates back to the year 1810. “Congress voted to build a lighthouse at the harbor, and the light made of split granite blocks with a house attached and was activated the following year (1811),” Trips To Discover explains. It was the 11th lighthouse in the United States upon completion. It cost $4,000. Shortly after, Captain Simeon Bates, his wife and nine children lived at the house. Bates was the first keep of this lighthouse.
“Because mariners complained that the light could not be seen from far enough away to make proper heading adjustments, the U.S. Government added fifteen feet in height to the tower in 1827, mortaring red brick on top of the granite blocks,” Scituate’s Historical Society explains.
The 1900’s
The town of Scituate acquired the lighthouse from the government in 1916 for $1,000. Fourteen years later, a new lantern room was built at the top. 1994 marked one of the most memorable events in Old Scituate Light’s history as it was relit, making it visible from the sea for the first time in 134 years. Three years prior, it had been relit to be seen on land only.
Present Day
Old Scituate Light is a very popular south shore attraction. Every day people can be seen taking pictures of this lighthouse. Select dates are released each year that detail when it will be open to the public. Walkways along the water’s edge surround it for guests to explore the area. One of this destination’s most notable elements is the attached cottage. That remains a private residence that is the lightkeeper’s cottage.
While many tourists travel to the south shore of Massachusetts for the beaches and boating, stopping by one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the world is also a site worth seeing.
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