37% off (Sale price $74.00, Reg. Price $119.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Nantasket Beach ResortNantasket is a Massachusetts tribe word meaning low-tide place—appropriate for Nantasket Beach, as it seems to stretch on forever at low tide. The sandy, 3-mile swath of beach is just steps from the Nantasket Beach Resort, about 24 miles south of Boston. In fact, you can see the Boston skyline from several vantage points on the Nantasket Peninsula, including Fort Revere Park, just 5 miles from the resort. In-room amenities: Each guest room comes with a gas fireplace, jetted tub, microwave, and mini fridge. Grab a bite at Paragon Grill, which serves fresh seafood, steaks, and pasta. Go for a swim: The heated pool is both indoor and outdoor—a retractable roof is open or closed, depending on the season. Catch live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights at the Surf Lounge.Nantasket Peninsula, Massachusetts: Scenic Peninsula with Views of the Boston SkylineThough perhaps less popular than Cape Cod, Nantasket Peninsula is just as scenic—and its often less crowded and more affordable than its counterpart to the south. The wide sandy avenue known as Nantasket Beach has been a draw for Massachusetts locals for nearly two centuries, thanks to ferries that shuttled Bostonians to the peninsula. President Calvin Coolidge and Boston mayor John F. Fitzgerald, father of Rose and Joseph Kennedy, summered here. Go for a walk or cross-country ski along the Frederick Law Olmsted–designed carriage paths at Worlds End, composed of four hills along the coast. Here, youll see panoramic views of the rocky coastline and the Boston skyline in the distance.The seaside town of Hull is the peninsulas cultural hub. From the early 1900s through the mid-1980s, Hull was home to Paragon Park, a sprawling amusement park with roller coasters, arcade games, and an aerial tram. Though the park is no more, the carefully restored Paragon Carousel is a vestige from the parks 1920s heyday. You can climb aboard 1 of the carousels 66 carved horses or two Roman chariots and spin to the tune of a Wurlitzer Ba
|