Explore Charlestown
Located just outside the heart of downtown Boston, Charlestown beckons travelers interested in beautiful views, history, and endless fun vacation activities. Come to Charlestown for a romantic getaway or a family vacation. During the summer, enjoy the sandy beaches of south Boston and in the fall, take a scenic drive through Massachusetts parks and forests as the leaves change color. Instead of booking a hotel room, stay in a Charlestown vacation rental. Vacation rentals offer you the space you need to store your beach gear as well as the luxury amenities to help you host your friends and family in style.
Spend your days here shopping downtown, touring art galleries, teeing off on a golf course, or pampering yourself at a luxury spa. Charlestown offers plenty of fun things to do for everyone in the family. Be sure to save some for a children's museum, a waterpark, a hike, and a tour of a historic home.
Here are a few additional suggestions for your trip:
-Visit the USS Constitution Museum: The Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship in the United States. In 1997 she sailed through Boston Harbor to celebrate her 200th birthday.
-Visit the Boston Navy Yard: This historic Navy Yard is a fantastic place to see preserved ships and learn more about America's seafaring history.
-Relax on Carson Beach: Just south of Boston lies Carson Beach, a clean, family-friendly, and popular beach great for swimming and snorkeling.
-Visit the museum of The New England Foundation for the Arts: The exhibits at this fascinating museum include the work of both classic and contemporary regional painters and sculptors.
-Visit the Bunker Hill Monument: Climb the steep steps of this popular monument built to commemorate this early battle of the Revolutionary War.
You'll never run out of fun things to do and see in Charlestown, and you'll have no trouble finding a vacation rental close to your favorite activities that offers everything you and your family need. While you're in Charlestown, be sure to fully explore Boston and nearby Cape Cod as well.