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Spectacle Island
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Day trips from Massachusetts include several quaint historical towns with structures and history dating back to the early 17th century when European settlers first arrived on the state’s eastern shore. From the seaside fishing and whaling towns north and south of Boston, to the picturesque beaches of Cape Cod, there’s something for everyone to see and do.
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