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Massachusetts - Kids Trails in Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
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Aquinnah (Gay Head) Cliffs
Aquinnah (Gay Head)
Aquinnah (on the island of Martha's Vineyard), MA 02535
Phone: 508-627-4441
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One vacation memory the kids are sure to take home is the blazing orange and golden colors of the majestic Aquinnah Cliffs above Aquinnah Beach (Gay Head Public Beach). This national landmark is free of commercialism, so prepare to haul your food supplies along the 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the beach. Gay Head Lighthouse is open for sunset tours.
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Nantucket Historical Association Whaling Museum
Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-228-1894
For generations, Nantucket was the New World capital of whaling. At the Whaling Museum, kids and parents will gasp at the size of a sperm whale skeleton and the collection of scrimshaw art. Children’s activities at museum allow lots of hands-on exploration and artistic fun. Concerts of traditional music take place all summer. Check for seasonal changes in operating hours.
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The Flying Horses Carousel
Oak Bluffs
Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02557
Phone: 508-693-9481
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This carousel was built in Coney Island in 1876 and is said to be the nation’s oldest platform carousel in constant operation. Visitors can relax and enjoy the ride or they can reach for the traditional brass ring to win a free ride. Waiting area has fun arcade games, popcorn, and cotton candy. The carousel is open from Easter Saturday to Columbus Day. Check for seasonal changes in hours.
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Shawn Colvin -- Salisbury November 20, 2009 |
Trey McIntyre Project -- Cambridge November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Bill Blagg III: A Night of Magic -- Springfield November 20, 2009 to November 21, 2009 |
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration -- Plymouth November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Tupelo Night of Comedy – Salisbury November 21, 2009 |
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- Gloucester November 21, 2009 |
Harvey Robbins's Royalty of Doo Wopp and Stars of Motown -- Worcester November 21, 2009 |
Sara Tavares -- Cambridge November 21, 2009 |
Dark Star Orchestra -- Lowell November 21, 2009 |
Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Parade -- Plymouth November 21, 2009 |
Lighting Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Marketplace -- Boston November 21, 2009 |
Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Menu -- Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Festival of Wreaths – Nantucket November 25, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Day Celebration -- Sturbridge November 26, 2009 |
That's Amore: A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival – West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009 |
Gallagher -- Salisbury November 27, 2009 |
Not Another Bite. Dining in the Early 19th Century -- Waltham November 27, 2009 |
Parade of the Big Balloons -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Season of Thanks 2009 -- Deerfield November 28, 2009 |
Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson Performs "A Christmas Carol" – Sutton November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Wynonna Judd Holiday Show – New Bedford December 1, 2009 |
“The Nutcracker” -- Worcester December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Hansel and Gretel -- Boston December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
A Holiday Celebration for Families – Stockbridge December 5, 2009 |
“A Christmas Carol 2009” – New Bedford December 5, 2009 |
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn -- Worcester December 11, 2009 |
seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale – Gloucester December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009 |
Craft Boston Holiday 2009 -- Boston December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Cultural Survival Bazaar – Cambridge December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
US Air Force Holiday Show – New Bedford December 12, 2009 |
Vienna Boys Choir -- Worcester December 13, 2009 |
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops – New Bedford December 19, 2009 |
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