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Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Inc.

42 Union St. Attleboro, MA 02703 508-222-3918 www.industrialmuseum.com

Come discover the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum collection with five permanent exhibits; including The L.G. Balfour Exhibit, Philip Kraczkowski Exhibit, and The History of Button Manufacturing. See many other displays highlighting industries and products crafted in the Attleboro area.

Dartmouth Residence Inn by Marriott

181 Faunce Corner Road Dartmouth, MA 02747 508-984-5858 www.marriott.com/ewbri

Destination New Bedford

133 William Street Room 119 New Bedford, MA 02740 508-979-1745 www.destinationnewbedford.org

New Bedford Whaling Museum

18 Johnny Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740 508-997-0046 www.whalingmuseum.org

Discover the dramatic history of whaling. Explore the science of whales and modern conservation efforts. Get a feel for life at sea, and climb aboard the world’s largest ship model, the Lagoda. Great harbor views, multi-media exhibits, historic area.

Metro South Chamber of Commerce

60 School St., Brockton MA 02301 508-586-0500 www.metrosouthchamber.com

Lakes, trails, attractions. In Metro South, we have it all. Stay for less with convenient access to Boston, Providence, Plymouth, and Cape Cod in 30 minutes! When Metro South is Home, Everything is Within Reach! Call the Metro South Chamber for your free brochure.

At the Dartmouth/New Bedford Resi dence Inn , we have perfected the extended-stay experience for travelers combining all of the comforts of home with our legendary Marriott service. Dartmouth is just minutes from South Coast’s many popular attractions!

Fairhaven Massachusetts

Visitors Center, 141 Main St. Fairhaven, MA 02719 508-979-4085

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A small town with a big history. Recently named one of the most scenic places on the East Coast, the seaside town of Fairhaven, MA, offers European style architecture, top rated historical walking tours, beaches, fine restaurants, shops, and marinas.

A historic, sightseeing city to explore. New Bedford is home to artist studios, unique shopping, year-round festivals, seaside dining and performing arts. Visit the Whaling National Historic Park, Buttonwood Park Zoo, the #1 Fishing Port in America, beaches and our Seaport Cultural District. Funded you dig into foie gras with apricots, Sauternes, and Marcona almonds; seaweed butter–poached lobster; or any of the other gorgeous dishes on offer. The spectacular wine selection lists nearly 1,500 labels, all chosen and poured by sommeliers with the kind of attentiveness typically reserved for child-rearing. 120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket. 508-228-0145; wauwinet.com

INN WITH A VIEW

LAND’S END INN

Looking out from the high tower rooms hovering above Provincetown Harbor (each richly appointed with heirloom-quality antiques and private decks and patios), you’ll see the sea stretching out endlessly before you. Perched atop Gulf Hill in the town’s serene West End, the inn provides views of islands, clusters of sailboats, and winding beaches so enchanting that guests almost feel as if they’re out to sea themselves. 22 Commercial St., Provincetown. 508487-0706; landsendinn.com

ISLAND INN

THE CHARLOTTE INN

No detail is overlooked in this, Edgartown’s enclave of Edwardian stateliness. Framed with gardens, fountains, and sculpture, the inn’s interior is pure English country fantasy. Understated luxury pervades, from the library’s leather club chairs and pastoral oil paintings to the suites’ Frette linens and impeccable period furniture. If you ever manage to leave your room, the inn’s restaurant serves beautiful food (local lobster with saffron sherry sauce, for one) that’s as magical as the rest of the place. 27 S. Summer St., Edgartown. 508-627-4751; thecharlotteinn.com

LEARNING ESCAPE

THE GATEWAYS INN

Lovely, bright décor and a friendly, fun staff have made the Gateways a favorite for visitors to the Berkshires. And then there’s the five-star food, which you can not only eat but also learn to whip up yourself. The property arranges private cooking lessons year-round, so by the time you get home you’ll know how to turn out a butternut squash pappardelle or a lamb stew as succulent as the kitchen’s much-lauded version. 51 Walker St., Lenox. 413-637-2532; gatewaysinn.com

OCEANSIDE RESORT

WEQUASSETT RESORT AND GOLF CLUB

As if the consistently nimble and affable staff weren’t enough to keep us coming back to this stunning beachside resort, there’s also a secret weapon that puts guests’ experiences over the top. The management encourages employees to get creative and improvise in surprising guests with perks such as invitations to cooking classes, coloring-book deliveries to the room, and a plate of fresh-baked cookies with a personalized message (in chocolate sauce, no less). 2173 Rte. 28, Harwich. 508-432-5400; wequassett.com

Romantic Getaway Wheatleigh

It isn’t just that every detail—from the quietly luxurious, antiques-laden 19 rooms to the museum-quality artwork—embodies rustic elegance at this 1893 palazzo. It’s that the totality of your experience here sets the stage for amour: 22 manicured acres in the Berkshires that invite long walks, dinners that prompt lingering over world-class dishes, and seamless service that ensures that your attention remains on precious time with your partner. Hawthorne Road, Lenox. 413-637-0610; wheatleigh.com

UPDATED FAVORITE BLUE

A 2016 renovation breathed new life into this longtime Plum Island destination, including a new color palette (blues, beiges, and whites) that mimics the beach scene just steps from the 13-room hotel. Options include five standalone cottages with full kitchen, hot tub, and fire pit, ideal for a family escape. Or gather some friends and all the fixings for a classic New England lobster bake, and reserve the