Travel Destinations in New England

The Boston Globe Magazine is the foremost authority on all things Boston and the New England area.  Recently, Patricia Harris and David Lyon wrote an article that gives some of the best travel destinations to see in the New England area entitled New England travel guide: 12 classic destinations.  Below are some of the highlights from the list provided by Lyon and Harris.

Lenox, MA

A paradise for the theater and arts crowd, Lenox is considered “the nerve center” for arts in the summer.  While the majority of performances happen in the evening, Lenox provides patrons with a day full of perusing crafts and other art galleries.  It is also a lovely place to get a good cup of coffee and admire the cottage-style architecture throughout the city.

Tanglewood

Fancy the symphony?  Tanglewood is home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  You can tour the grounds with many of the Orchestra’s volunteers for free and come back to the main hall and sit on the lawn to hear one of the best “summer music programs in the country.”

Shakespeare & Company

This summer you’ll be able to see the famous Shakespeare & Company put on three plays (Henry IV, Parts I & II, Julius Caesar, and A Midsummer’s Night Dream).  If you fancy the classic Romeo & Juliet, you can head down to The Dell at the Mount to see a 90 minute version.

Lenox Farmer’s Market

And while you are getting your taste for Shakespeare, you will be very close to the Lenox Farmer’s Market—this is farm country after all.  At night all of the cheese makers and local area farmers visit the market to provide visitors with all they would need for a night picnic, which many people do.

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