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🌊 Boston Day Trips & Hidden Gems: Castles, Coastal Towns, and Dreamy Museums Looking to escape the city or dive into Boston’s most photogenic spots? These three destinations—from a cliffside castle to a coastal town—deserve a spot on your itinerary. 🏰 1. Hammond Castle Museum: Medieval Magic on the Atlantic A 1-hour drive from Boston lands you at this stunning cliffside castle, once home to inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. Why go? It’s a mix of history, oddities, and ocean views. Wander through rooms filled with Hammond’s quirky inventions (think early radios, mechanical gadgets) and his collection of ancient artifacts (armor, statues, and creepy-cool relics). Don’t miss: The secret underground tunnels, lush gardens, and the castle’s dramatic perch over the Atlantic—sunny days make the ocean sparkle like a postcard. Details: 🎫 Tickets: $18 (students), $20 (adults) 📍 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930 🌅 2. Ogunquit: Maine’s Coastal Paradise (1 Hour from Boston) This charming coastal town feels like a New England postcard come to life. Must-do: Walk the Marginal Way—a 1.25-mile cliffside path with unobstructed ocean views. Stop at the benches to soak in the waves, or snap photos of the iconic Nubble Lighthouse (a red-and-white stunner on a tiny island). Bonus: The beach is soft and sandy, perfect for a quick dip or picnic. Details: 🅿️ Parking: $3–5/hour near Marginal Way 📍 Ogunquit, ME 03907 🌸 3. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: A Renaissance Escape in Boston Skip the crowds at the MFA—this museum is a hidden artistic oasis. What makes it special? Built to mimic a 15th-century Venetian palace, it’s packed with Renaissance art, Asian textiles, and ancient sculptures. The star? The central courtyard—a glass-roofed garden filled with tropical plants and blooming flowers (gorgeous year-round for photos). Fun fact: It’s famous for a 1990 art heist (still unsolved!)—keep an eye out for empty frames left as a tribute. Details: 🎫 Tickets: $20 🚇 Getting there: Green Line E to Museum of Fine Arts, then 5-minute walk 📍 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115 Whether you’re craving history, ocean views, or art, these spots deliver. Pack a camera, wear comfy shoes, and get ready to fall for New England’s charm. #BostonDayTrips #NewEnglandTravel #CoastalTowns