Things to do / Travel Guide
Whether your heart beats faster at the sight of an urban skyline or the sun dipping into the ocean's horizon, this region has the scenic views that make you understand how awesome stereo vision is.
Scenic Overlooks in Boston, Massachusetts
If you want to see the Boston skyline and the surrounding area, which is truly an impressive site, the observation deck on the 50th floor of the Prudential Tower is the place to do it. Take an elevator up to the Skywalk, where you can enjoy panoramic views of all of downtown. The skyline can also be enjoyed from a relaxing cruise in Boston Harbor.
Scenic Overlooks on Cape Cod and the Islands
For a commanding view of Cape Cod's Province Lands and Provincetown Dunes, and of the Atlantic Ocean, visit the Province Lands Visitor Center, located at the northern end of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Situated 100 feet above sea level, the Center's observation deck provides a 360-degree view that encompasses the Province Lands, Provincetown, and the ocean. If you're there during the spring or fall, you might see some whales spouting and feeding a short distance offshore. During the winter, the violent and turbulent Atlantic Ocean provides the drama. The Visitor Center is open during the summer season only, but the observation deck is open year-long, except during exceptionally rough weather.
On Martha's Vineyard, a beautiful point is Gay Head Cliffs, located on the island's western shore. A lighthouse sits atop the 130-foot varicolored clay cliffs, as it (or its predecessor) has since 1796. These cliffs are one of the most picturesque locations in all of New England.
Scenic Drives in Newport, Rhode Island
Ocean Drive, and the similar Cliff Walk, both in the southwest section of Newport, Rhode Island, offer so many great scenic views of opulent mansions on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other - around every twist and turn of the coastline you'll come upon another beautiful vista, another secret getaway. The Cliff Walk is a walkable 3.5 miles, though it isn't paved in all places.
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