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Massachusetts - Historic Lodging

Central Massachusetts/Sturbridge Greater Boston and Cambridge North of Boston/Merrimack Valley

As the home state of Plymouth Rock and several critical sites of the American Revolution, Massachusetts is arguably among the most historic places in the United States. Historic hotels and other historic lodgings are numerous in MA. Many of these Colonial-era or 18th- and 19th-century hotels and inns boast period furnishings and owners who are more than happy to discuss the period with visitors. Most historic lodgings also are near locations of early gatherings and battles that helped form the United States.

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS/STURBRIDGE    top of listings

Publick House Historic Inn Sturbridge MAPublick House Historic Inn
On the Common
277 Main Street - Route 131

Sturbridge, MA  01566
Phone: 508-347-3313
Toll-Free: 800-PUBLICK
Fax: 508-347-5073

Genuine, old-fashioned Yankee hospitality

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Built in 1771, the Publick House Historic Inn maintains its 18th-century ambiance while providing 20th-century comforts. Our 17 guest rooms and gracious suites in this historical setting all have private baths, air conditioning, and are decorated with period antiques or quality reproductions. Adjacent to the Publick House Historic Inn, the Chamberlain House features six gracious suites, all of which maintain the style and warmth of the Historic Inn. Just a short walk from the main inn nestled in an apple orchard, the Country Motor Lodge offers 92 rooms with air conditioning, cable television, and private baths.



GREATER BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE    top of listings

Boston Hotel Buckminster Boston MABoston Hotel Buckminster
645 Beacon Street
Boston, MA  02215
Phone: 617-236-7050
Toll-Free: 800-727-2825
Fax: 617-262-0068

All guest rooms and suites are elegantly furnished, capturing the old-world charm of Boston.

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Make your next visit to Boston an unforgettable experience by enjoying the unique and historic style of the Boston Hotel Buckminster. Our experienced and friendly hotel staff will be anticipating your arrival to ensure you have a memorable stay with us and a memorable visit to Boston. The Buckminster boasts the ideal Boston location. From our front door you can easily walk to Fenway Park, Museum of Fine Arts, Copley Square, the Charles River, Prudential Center Sky Walk, Boston Common, Boston Public Garden, Freedom Trail, Newbury Street and so much more. The hotel combines modern amenities and Boston's historic charm with truly sensible rates Amenities in each of the 94 elegantly appointed guest rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, voice mail and a work desk.



Boston Omni Parker House Boston MABoston Omni Parker House
60 School Street
Boston, MA  02108
Phone: 617-227-8600
Fax: 617-742-5729

Omni Parker House Recognized as Top Historic Hotel

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Located on the Freedom Trail, the Omni Parker House is the oldest of Boston’s elegant inns and the longest continuously operating hotel in the United States. Built in 1855 by Harvey Parker, the list of legends that have passed through the doors, both in the front and back of the house, is extensive. The hotel was home to the Saturday Club which consisted of literary giants such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Henry David Thoreau, Charles Dickens and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Baseball greats including Babe Ruth and Ted Williams wined and dined here, and John F. Kennedy announced his candidacy for Congress in the hotel's Press Room. It is known as the origin of the Parker House Roll and Boston Cream Pie.



John Jeffries House Boston MAJohn Jeffries House
14 David G. Mugar Way
Boston, MA  02114
Phone: 617-367-1866
Fax: 617-742-0313

One of Boston's Best Kept Secrets

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The John Jeffries House is an elegant 46-room bed and breakfast inn located in the heart of Boston. There are many reasons to choose the John Jeffries House for your home-away-from-home. Our historic Beacon Hill location is within walking distance to the Charles River, Boston Common, the Museum of Science, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the Fleet Center. Our low rates are a refreshing alternative to those of Boston’s modern high-rise hotels. Most rooms include a kitchenette complete with refrigerator, stove, and microwave, giving you the flexibility to prepare some of your own meals during your stay. The inn's beautiful detailing – the flower garden, reproduction furnishings, original molding, and period artwork – create a warm and welcoming ambience. From charming single rooms to spacious deluxe suites, we promise to make every stay a comfortable one.
The John Jeffries House is pleased to offer a new service to make your stay even more enjoyable - in-room dining for lunch and dinner. Just call and place your order and it will be delivered and presented in your room.



NORTH OF BOSTON/MERRIMACK VALLEY    top of listings

Harbor Light Inn Marblehead MAHarbor Light Inn
58 Washington Street
Marblehead, MA  01945
Phone: 781-631-2186
Fax: 781-631-2216

Elegant Federalist mansion in heart of historic harbor district.

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Two Federalist mansions replete with numerous working fireplaces have been connected to form this elegant Inn, located in Old Town. The Inn offers first class accommodations, dining and amenities found in only the finest of lodging and hotel facilities.
All Inn rooms are equipped with private baths, telephones, televisions and air conditioning. Many rooms have working fireplaces, VCRs, and remote stereo / CD players. Some rooms also have double Jacuzzis, sundecks or patios. Our heated pool is open mid May to mid October from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
An extensive continental breakfast buffet is included with all rooms along with afternoon tea, coffee and cordials. Breakfast includes: fresh coffees, teas, juice, seasonal fruits, yogurts, cakes, bagels, freshly baked breads and assorted quiches.
We are located in the heart of the historic harbor district of fine shops, galleries and great restaurants. The harbor is just around the corner.



Yankee Clipper Inn Rockport MAYankee Clipper Inn
127 Granite Street
Rockport, MA  01966
Phone: 978-546-3407
Toll-Free: 800-545-3699

A 1929 mansion with sweeping ocean views.

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The Yankee Clipper Inn is a 1929 art deco mansion that sits on a rocky bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in Rockport, MA. The inn is conveniently located 60 miles north of Boston. There are 8 guest rooms, an ocean front function room, and an on-site restaurant Bistro 127. Most of the guest rooms provide spectacular views of the Atlantic. Spacious, manicured grounds and flowered gardens surround this great Rockport inn. Guests can sit and relax on our oceanfront patio or spend a quiet moment in the oceanfront gazebo enjoying views of the water and the town of Rockport. A fresh water pool, located on the property, is one of many features available to our guests.



“The Guardsman” – Stockbridge
Now through July 31, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Wilbraham, MA
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Comedian Chelsea Handler -- Hyannis
July 31, 2010
Paquito D'Rivera and Synchronicity – Rockport
July 31, 2010
Black Sea Salsa -- Hingham, MA
July 31, 2010
Aretha Franklin and her Orchestra -- Cohasset
August 1, 2010
Chamber music and dinner at the Clark – Williamstown, MA
August 3, 2010
Tanglewood on Parade -- Lenox, MA
August 3, 2010
Talking Hands Theatre Puppet Show -- Springfield, MA
August 3, 2010
George Thorogood and The Destroyers -- Cohasset
August 5, 2010
"Snow White" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 5, 2010
Lisa Lampenelli -- Hyannis, MA
August 5, 2010
Gloucester Sidewalk Days -- Gloucester, MA
August 5, 2010 to August 7, 2010
Suzanne Vega and Patty Larkin at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 6, 2010
School of Rock Presents: Live Aid Remade -- Arlington, MA
August 6, 2010
Ronan Tynan -- Hyannis
August 6, 2010
Kiddie Rock Concert: Princess Katie & Racer Steve -- Amherst, MA
August 7, 2010
Herbie Hancock at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 7, 2010
Bharata Natyam with Jaan R. Freeman -- Arlington, MA
August 7, 2010
Crane Beach Sandblast -- Ipswich, MA
August 7, 2010
Onset Blues Festival -- Onset, MA

August 7, 2010
Massachusetts Marketplace Festival -- Wellesley, MA
August 7, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Hyannis
August 7, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Cohasset, MA
August 8, 2010
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble -- Lenox
August 8, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Revere, MA
August 8, 2010 to August 9, 2010
Herbie Hancock – Lenox, MA
August 9, 2010
Taste of Park Plaza – Boston, MA
August 10, 2010
Peter Frampton -- Hyannis, MA
August 10, 2010
Gabriel Iglesias -- Hyannis
August 11, 2010
"Goldilocks and The Three Bears" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 12, 2010
Entrain! – Sandwich, MA
August 12, 2010
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 13, 2010
Provincetown Jazz Festival -- Provincetown, MA
August 13, 2010 to August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Adega Coop De Borba Wine Tasting -- Attleboro, MA
August 14, 2010
Tony Bennett -- Cohasset, MA
August 14, 2010
Jonathan Edwards and Aztec Two-Step at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 14, 2010
Film Night at Tanglewood – Lenox
August 14, 2010
Gloucester Waterfront Festival -- Gloucester, MA
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Iron Bridge Dinner -- Shelburne Falls, MA
August 15, 2010
Little Red Riding Hood..The Musical -- Saugus, MA
August 15, 2010
Boston's Children's Festival -- Boston, MA
August 17, 2010
Walker Bros. Circus -- Pepperell, MA
August 17, 2010
Grand Illumination at the Tabernacle -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 18, 2010
"Jack and The Beanstalk" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 19, 2010
The B-52s at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 20, 2010
Fireworks at Ocean Park By The Sea -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 20, 2010
Comedian Lewis Black -- Cohasset
August 21, 2010
CraftFest -- Cotuit
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
James Montgomery Blues Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 21, 2010
Sandcastle and Sculpture Day -- Nantucket, MA
August 21, 2010
All-Chopin concert -- Lenox
August 24, 2010 to August 26, 2010
Marcia Ball at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 27, 2010
Natalie MacMaster at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 28, 2010
Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 29, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Crosby, Stills, & Nash – Lenox
September 1, 2010
Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 3, 2010
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 4, 2010
Robert Randolph and the Family Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 10, 2010
Banjo and Fiddle Contests at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 11, 2010
Dave Matthews Tribute Band -- Salisbury
September 16, 2010
Halfway to St Patrick’s Day Irish Music Weekend -- Salisbury
September 17, 2010 to September 19, 2010
The Magic of Storytime with Cinderella and Snow White -- Saugus, MA
September 19, 2010
North American Sea Glass Festival -- Hyannis, MA
October 9, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Wellfleet OysterFest -- Wellfleet, MA
October 16, 2010 to October 17, 2010
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