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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 has plenty of ways to beat the heat.
Massachusetts has plenty of ways to beat the heat. (Shutterstock )

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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Get out of the heat in downtown Boston and visit the iconic New England Aquarium, located right by the harbor. (FrimuFilms/Shutterstock)

Hang Out on the Common in Boston

Head out to Boston Common and have a picnic, or just take a stroll through the historic neighborhoods nearby, such as Beacon Hill. (Shutterstock)

Catch a Movie at a Drive-In Theater

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Visit one of Massachusetts' many drive-in movie theaters, such as the Northfield Drive-In Theater in Northfield. (Shutterstock)

Go Whale Watching

Head out from Cape Cod or Boston Harbor to see if you can get lucky and spot some whales, as well as other marine life. (Shutterstock)

Hit the Beach on Cape Cod

Spend a day relaxing on one of Cape Cod's many beaches. (Shutterstock)

Take a Hike in the Blue Hills

Looking for more of an adventure? Head south of Boston to the Blue Hills Reservation and hike to the top to get amazing panoramic views of the city. (Shutterstock)

Take the Ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands

Grab the ferry from downtown Boston to one of the many harbor islands, such as Spectacle Island, and spend a day picnicking by the water. (Shutterstock)

Visit the Berkshires

Go west to the Berkshires and take in the natural beauty of western Massachusetts, and make sure to visit one of the many farms and gardens. (Theresa Lauria/Shutterstock)

Celebrate the Fourth of July by the Charles River

Make sure to catch the fireworks and show by the Boston Pops at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for the Fourth of July in Boston. (Shutterstock)

Go Berry Picking at a Farm

Go berry picking across the state, and be sure to get a basket of blueberries to take home. (Shutterstock)
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