What are some good day trips that won't break the bank?

Question

A few friends and I are taking a week off this summer to do some day trips, and we are taking along another friend who has recently lost her job. We don't want to do anything that will cost too much money (we'll already be spending plenty on gas!). Any ideas?

I live close to Boston, MA if anyone in the area knows of someplace specific, but the ideas can be general if you're not from around here. We're already planning a few days in the city, probably museum-hopping, so we would like to spend the other days in a less city-like atmosphere.

Thanks!

Answer 1

You got yourself Old Orchard Beach up there in New Hampshire somewheres.  (Said in the raggadiest, 'r' dropping accent imaginable.) 'Scuse me, Southern Maine.

There ya are:

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIy...

(Still using accent.  Picture old man, rocking chair, prospector of the north type of guy.)

Got yourself ol' Freeport, ME real near by too.  With it's colonial ordinance and the LL Bean super store.  Real pretty town, lots of stuff to do for a nice like day walk about.

http://maps.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTExNmIy...

Answer 2

One of my favorite places to go is Lexington when I'm in that area.  It's out fo the city and there used to be a place where you could get some tour guide dressed up in colonial clothing to tell you about the events that occurred during the Revolution.  I think there is the Nathaniel Hawthorne house and the Louisa May Alcott house nearby as well.

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Answer 3

you can go to mystic, Ct. they have the aquarium, seaport, and nearby Groton has the sub base and the casinos are also nearby theres alot to do in Connecticut go to CTNOW.com they have a lot of info. Also Connecticut is only a short drive from Boston you take I-95. Have Fun!

Answer 4

im from central connecticut and although ive never been to the new england aquarium, ive heard its awesome. im actually planning to go soon myself. also basketball hall of fame.