Summer vacation looks a bit different this year so we're helping you embrace the STAY-cation!

We're all trying to stay closer to home this year and while that might mean your typical summer vacation was canceled, it doesn't mean there's no way to enjoy the summer. So, we've compiled a list of staycation spots within driving distance of Waltham. Stay safe and enjoy! 

1. Blue Hotel, Newburyport, MA

About as oceanfront as you can get, this unique boutique Newburyport, MA hotel is set right on Plum Island beach. A stone’s throw from charming downtown Newburyport, Blue offers a luxury vacation cottage experience with modern amenities right at the start of the sea.

Newburyport is a charming town with a growing restaurant scene, stylish boutique shopping, and numerous other activities.

2. The Atwater, Newport, RI

Come visit our boutique Newport, RI lodging and discover why our intimately sized Newport, RI hotel was awarded a 2019 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award and was described as bringing "youthful energy" to Newport by Travel + Leisure.

From our complimentary curated small plates breakfast, to our fitness room, to our secluded back patio deck, you won't believe all we have to offer.

Newport is simply one of those destinations that draws guests back again and again. Some sail like it’s a religion, others simply have a thing for tennis. Others can’t get enough of the almost mystical lives of the robber barons. We’ve catered to “dudes” who want to “hang ten” and explorers who’d rather stay on land and hike the stunning coastal shore near our Newport, RI lodging. Almost everyone wants to feast on fresh catches from the sea and other local fare. Whatever your passion, we’re confident you’ll find Newport a perfect destination to fan the flame.

3. Awol Hotel, Provincetown, MA

Set against this beach town's iconic moors, immerse yourself in the relaxed vibe and private amenities of our 30-room Provincetown inn.

located in the West End, just a short walk from an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, beaches, and nightlife that reflects the area's diverse and colorful roots. Coupled with our secluded location, AWOL's amenities will leave you wanting for nothing.