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Family friendly hotels, inns and other lodgings are abundant in Massachusetts. Family friendly lodgings and accommodations can be found in every price range and in every corner of the state: from city centers like Boston, to the beaches of Cape Cod and Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, to the mountains, farmland, and small towns of Central Mass. and the Berkshire Mountains. Family friendly hotels and motels generally offer the convenience of restaurants and swimming pools, as well as close proximity to family attractions, beaches and water sports, skiing, hiking, and other fun things to do for families.

Inn at Hastings Park

2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA, 02421 Phone: 781-301-6660

Spacious suites, casual dining, location close to historic sites make for ideal family stays

At the Inn at Hastings Park, perfect family vacations begin with spacious suites, some with private entrances, and exceptional dining in the Town Meeting Bistro. Kids will particularly enjoy the bountiful Sunday brunch and unique Saturday High Tea. Bikes are available, and the Inn is right on the popular, scenic Minuteman Bikeway. It’s a short walk to Lexington’s Battle Green, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” began the Revolution. And it’s a quick drive to Concord, Minuteman National Historical Park, a petting zoo, hiking and canoeing, apple and berry picking and other activities. Ask about the Pint-Sized Patriot Package, which includes accommodations, a Revolutionary War kids' book to take home and child-sized tricorn hats. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, and guests have access to local pools and a fitness center.

Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

2907 Main Street (Route 6A) Brewster, MA, 02631 Phone: 508-896-9000 Toll-Free: 800-343-6074

Kids love this waterfront resort as much as (maybe more!) than their parents do

It’s hard to tell who loves vacationing at the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club more: kids or their parents! It all starts with spacious, comfortable accommodations, perhaps in a villa with a kitchenette and patio deck or a multi-level townhouse with the beach just steps from your door. Then you add in the activities: biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, tennis, golf, pickle ball, nearby Cape Cod Baseball League games. Plus five pools, including two indoors; live music at Balzo’s Pub, croquet, beachside bonfires in the evening. And, of course, the private beach and the wonders of Cape Cod Bay. In addition to the pub, dining includes lobster rolls on the Ocean Terrace, brick oven s’mores pizza on the front lawn, kid-friendly sandwiches and frozen drinks at the Shark Bah.

Deerfield Inn

81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA, 01342 Phone: 413-774-5587

Good times await your family at this historic, welcoming Happy Valley inn

How could your family not have fun staying at a cozy historic inn in an area known as Happy Valley? The Deerfield Inn is comfortable and welcoming, with 24 spacious rooms and a suite; an inviting restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; and a parlor with board games, puzzles and a fireplace. Stroll down historic Old Main Street, visit the Flynt Center of Early American Life, check out the oldest rag doll in America in the Memorial Hall Museum or drive to see the animals at the Hancock Shaker Village or the lovely inhabitants of the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens. There’s skiing and snowboarding, hiking, biking, and museums celebrating the work of Norman Rockwell and Eric Carle.

Poolview Suite - Hotel 1620 - Plymouth, MA

Hotel 1620 at Plymouth Harbor

180 Water Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-4900 Toll-Free: 866-719-8185

Plenty for kids to do, most of it within walking distance, at this comfortable, convenient hotel

You won’t have to think up things to do with the kids when you stay at the Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor. Plymouth will take care of that for you. You can take them on board the Mayflower II (after visiting Plymouth Rock). Or a whale watch right out of the harbor, across the street from the hotel. Drive to one of several beaches or to Plimoth Patuxet Museums, where the kids can muster with Myles Standish or use clam shells to help scrape out a dugout canoe. See how corn was ground at the Plimoth Grist Mill or, at the Pilgrim Hall Museum, sit in a Great Chair like that used by Governor Bradford. Back at the hotel, enjoy time with the kids at the newly-renovated indoor pool and Mayflower Landing Splash Pad or relax in the new extra-large hot tub.

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Massachusetts Timeshares

From the mountains to the coast, Massachusetts has timeshares for that perfect family getaway

From the breath-taking Berkshires to bustling Boston and the shimmering shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts has exactly what you need for that memorable family vacation. And what better way to relax than by purchasing a spacious, comfortable timeshare from one of the dozens offered in Massachusetts? Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston from your timeshare in Marriott’s Custom House, ski or hike through the beautiful Berkshires when you stay at Silverleaf’s Oak ’n’ Spruce in South Lee. On the Cape, timeshare ownership opportunities from Falmouth to Provincetown mean you can visit exceptional arts venues, golf on championship courses, shop ’til you drop in seaside villages and, of course, enjoy all the beach and water activities this famous coastal vacation haven has to offer. Call 866-633-1030 or visit our website by following our link above for more information.

Franklin Hotel Martha's Vineyard

222 Upper Main Street Edgartown, MA, 02539 Phone: 508-379-2100

Easy to see why families love coming to the Vineyard, and you can experience it all from this Edgartown hotel

If your family wants space to stretch out and a full slate of fun things to do, the Franklin Hotel in Edgartown has just what you all need. Its 18 unique rooms include a penthouse loft that sleeps six (with a spiral staircase to the loft) and a one-bedroom cottage off the courtyard with a kitchen and a washer/dryer. Pets under 50 pounds are welcome. It’s a short stroll into Edgartown, where the fun energy revolves around one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. You’re close to hiking and biking trails and gorgeous beaches (think swimming, paddling, boating and fishing). You’ll want to see the historic Flying Horses Carousel in Oak Bluffs, tour lighthouses, go on the African American Heritage Trail and visit the Aquinnah Wampanoag Indian Museum.

Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts

Time to Rest and Energize!

Whether you visit the Berkshires as a twosome or two groups, there are plentiful accommodations at an array of price points. The amenities can include pools, fitness centers, even breakfast - and if you are traveling with your pup, you can find lodging that also welcomes furry friends. Love a good campfire? While it might be a bit chilly for camping, several lodging sites offer inviting outdoor fire pits to enjoy! Perhaps you’d prefer a homey bed and breakfast, or the combination of privacy and proximity afforded by connecting rooms. Looking for a kitchenette, or prefer the pampering provided by a full service spa? You can find the perfect place to lay your head at the end of a perfect Berkshire day!

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Seaport Hotel Boston

One Seaport Lane Boston, MA, 02210 Phone: 617-385-4000

Fun-filled family time begins at this harborfront hotel, close to Boston’s best activities, attractions

With so much to do in the immediate area, the Seaport Hotel in Boston, MA is the perfect spot to bring the family for a fun-filled vacation. From your comfortable room or suite, with a harbor or city view, you can plan to walk to the nearby Boston Children’s Museum or Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. The kids will love the interactive playground at Martins’ Park, and the hotel’s free seasonal bikes. Take a ferry to see the Boston Harbor Islands National Park, check out the sea lions at the New England Aquarium or get a feel for history on the Freedom Trail. See the Sox at Fenway Park, the Bruins or Celtics at TD Garden. The hotel has a First Mate’s Club with activities and a reading program. And the TAMO Bistro + Bar has a kids’ menu.

Salem Waterfront Hotel

225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-740-8788 Toll-Free: 888-337-2536

Witches, pirates and a heated pool: Of course your kids will love this vacation!

Salem is a great place for families to explore, and the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites is the perfect base from which to launch your adventures. Breath-taking views, fun attractions and history are just steps away from the Pickering Wharf hotel, which has a heated indoor pool, marina, pub and patio serving three meals a day and a fitness center. Kids will love all the attractions in town that feature witches and pirates, and adults will admire the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of the Seven Gables. A heritage trail and kids tour will show you all the historical highlights. Stroll the shops on Pickering Wharf or walk out to Derby Wharf Lighthouse. Take the ferry to Boston or a coastal cruise. Ask about the Family Vacation Package.

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859

Lodging options great for families, big and small, at this exciting mountain ski resort

Come see why Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is such a hit with families, starting with the great lodging options. Stay at the Country Inn, close to resort activities, and get comfortable in your suite with a fully equipped kitchen. The inn has indoor and outdoor heated whirlpools, an outdoor heated pool and an exercise room. Larger families might choose a condo community with two- to four-bedroom units, many with washer/dryers. (Check the website for lodging deals and discounts.) Wherever you stay, you’ll have a fabulous time on the slopes, in the snowboard terrains, in the Aerial Adventure Park with its elevated ropes course and in the Mountain Adventure Park with rides from alpine slides and rock-climbing walls to zip lines and a mountain coaster.

Visit North Central Massachusetts

1000 Route 2 West (between Exits 103 & 102) Lancaster, MA, 01523 Phone: 978-534-2302

Getaway lodging options are plentiful in this vibrant region

When you’re planning a special weekend getaway, a midweek outing or a full-blown vacation, finding the right place to stay can be key and there are lots of lodging options in North Central Massachusetts. The Maguire House Bed and Breakfast in Ashburnham, MA offers a full New England breakfast, The Colonial Hotel in Gardner, MA has heated indoor pools, hot tubs, fitness centers and on-site restaurants, there is the perfect place to stay for you and your family. There are hotels that accommodate pets (they’re part of the family, after all) and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Leominster, MA that serve fresh-baked cookies upon arrival. Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, MA has a massive indoor water park, indoor ropes course and nightly story time, all exclusive to resort guests. - Read more about North Central Mass. here!

Greater Merrimack Valley

61 Market Street, Unit 1C Lowell, MA, 01852 Phone: 978-459-6150

Hotels offer roomy accommodations, dining, fitness centers while serving as your home away from home

Enjoy all the attractions and activities the Greater Merrimack Valley has to offer, from shopping to skiing, from museums to fun festivals, from your roomy headquarters at one of the area’s full-service hotels. At the Boston Marriott Burlington, come in from the cold to sip a brew by the fireplace in the newly renovated lobby or order a steak at Chopps American Bar & Grill. At Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, take a dip in the heated indoor saltwater pool and whirlpool, part of its spacious health club. At the Sonesta Select Boston-Lowell-Chelmsford (which is pet-friendly), grab a morning cappuccino before you head out to nearby shopping. All three hotels are great places to plan your adventures in this bustling region.

Front Garden View - Publick House Historic Inn - Sturbridge, MA

Publick House Historic Inn On the Common

277 Main Street - Route 131 Sturbridge, MA, 01566 Phone: 508-347-3313 Toll-Free: 800-782-5425

See why families return every year to make this historic inn their vacation headquarters

Families have been making the Publick House Historic Inn the centerpiece of their vacation plan for generations, and it’s easy to see why. The 1771 inn offers spacious, comfortable rooms and suites, some of them pet-friendly. There’s an outdoor pool, spa and fitness room, two casual restaurants where comfort food is a specialty, and a Bake Shoppe that you might never get the kids out of once they sample the pecan sweet rolls and other mouthwatering treats. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, beach-going, skiing and snowboarding in the winter, shopping, and a variety of cultural venues and museums to explore. And, of course, Old Sturbridge Village, a re-created 1830 New England village with many hands-on activities for families, is a must.

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