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Saturday, May 12, 2012

Top Ten Activities for a 'Staycation' in the Boston Area

Why travel anywhere else with all these great activities right outside your door?

We asked readers this week about their favorite spots to enjoy free time while at home. Check out some of these places our readers named as their favorite activities right here in the greater Boston area: Back Bay: Boston Harbor Islands, ferries run from Long Wharf Beacon Hill: Charles River Esplanade Charlestown: U.S. Navy USS Constitution Malden: Middlesex Fells Reservation.  Medford: Wright's Pond, Elm Street, Medford Melrose: Ell Pond, Main Street and Lebanon Street Somerville: Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. South End: Cape Cod and Boston Harbor Island (tie) Stoneham: Middlesex Fells Reservation Wakefield: Breakheart Reservation, Hemlock Road

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