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10 of the Best Things To Do This Summer In Massachusetts: Photos
Looking for some summer fun? Be sure to check out this list before heading out into the heat.
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MASSACHUSETTS — Looking to beat the heat? From berry picking to hanging out in Boston Common, take a look at this list to help plan your perfect summer in the Bay State.
Visit the New England Aquarium
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Hang Out on the Common in Boston
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Catch a Movie at a Drive-In Theater
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Go Whale Watching
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Hit the Beach on Cape Cod
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Take a Hike in the Blue Hills
Take the Ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands
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Visit the Berkshires
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Celebrate the Fourth of July by the Charles River
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Go Berry Picking at a Farm
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