The Scenic Road Trip That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Beauty of Massachusetts All Over Again
How does a scenic road trip in Massachusetts sound to you? On this curated trip, you’ll discover just a few of the places that will make you fall in love with the Bay State all over again. From the Cape Cod National Seashore to a scenic drive along the Mohawk Trail and more, this road trip showcases some of the state’s most beautiful spots.
It’s time to gas up the car and go! You can use our interactive map as your guide. Feel free to customize it with your own stops along the way. The total trip mileage is 347 miles and clocks in at nearly 7.5 hours. It’s best to take this trip over the course of two or three days.
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail, Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trl, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA
A swamp may be the furthest thing from your mind when you think about Cape Cod, but there is one, a beautiful one, in Wellfleet. Found close to Marconi Beach in the Cape Cod National Seashore, you can take a 1.1-mile (mostly) boardwalk loop trail through this enchanting swamp.
You can read a previous article to learn more about the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp.
You can read a previous article to learn more about the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp.
50 Nauset Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA
Over 44,000 acres and a variety of ecosystems make up the Cape Cod National Seashore. And the best way to learn all about it is to visit the Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham which serves as its headquarters. Free to visit, you can watch a video to learn how Cape Cod was originally formed, peruse the museum and gift shop, and hit the trails to see some of the area's resplendent beauty for yourself.
You can read a previous article to learn more about the Cape Cod National Seashore's Salt Pond Visitor Canter.
You can read a previous article to learn more about the Cape Cod National Seashore's Salt Pond Visitor Canter.
67 Grove St, Sandwich, MA 02563, USA
Heritage Museum & Gardens is open seasonally from late April through mid-October. Set on 100 acres, visitors can stroll the grounds and marvel at more than 1,000 species of trees and flowers including rhododendrons and giant hydrangeas the Cape is known for.
Visit the Heritage Museum & Gardens website to learn more.
Visit the Heritage Museum & Gardens website to learn more.
72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA
Not only is Longfellow's Wayside Inn a place to spend the night, but it also has a restaurant on site. Why not break up this road trip by staying at this inn with over 300 years of history?
You can read a previous article to learn more about Longfellow's Wayside Inn.
You can read a previous article to learn more about Longfellow's Wayside Inn.
105 Weatogue Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257, USA
A designated National Natural Landmark, this 329-acre preserve is known for its rocky knolls, or cobbles. Here you will also find bedrock that rises 1,000 feet, an upland field, and panoramic views of both the mountains and Housatonic River Valley. There's no place else quite like this in the Bay State.
Visit the Trustees website for more information.
Visit the Trustees website for more information.
Bash Bish Falls, Mt Washington, MA 01258, USA
There are no other falls quite as lovely as Bash Bish Falls. Through a series of cascades, this waterfall measures at around 200 feet in total making it the tallest waterfall in the state. A quick hike will get you there to see it in all its glory.
You can read a previous article to learn more about the Bash Bish Falls.
You can read a previous article to learn more about the Bash Bish Falls.
Mohawk Trail, MA, USA
Meandering for over 60 miles through the Berkshires, you'll see plenty of scenery as you drive through the forest, mountains, and quaint towns. At the hairpin turn, feel free to stop at the Golden Eagle Restaurant for a bite to eat and take in the views as you dine!
22 Water St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370, USA
What was once a trolley bridge in the village of Shelburne Falls was transformed into a flower walk nearly 100 years ago. It is open seasonally from April 1 through October 31 and is such a gorgeous sight to see when the flowers are in bloom.
Visit the Bridge of Flowers website to learn more.
Visit the Bridge of Flowers website to learn more.
Ready to hit the road on this scenic road trip in Massachusetts? What are your favorite beautiful places around the state that you would add to this route? Let us know in the comments!
Address: Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail, Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trl, Wellfleet, MA 02667, USA
Address: 50 Nauset Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA
Address: 67 Grove St, Sandwich, MA 02563, USA
Address: 72 Wayside Inn Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA
Address: 105 Weatogue Rd, Sheffield, MA 01257, USA
Address: Bash Bish Falls, Mt Washington, MA 01258, USA
Address: 22 Water St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370, USA
Address: Mohawk Trail, MA, USA
