Thursday, December 5, 2013

Beyond Boston

There is more to Massachusetts than Boston and we can prove to you, as we rundown the list of events and festivals being held this year-end, that there are many other neighborhoods and cities worth your while in this huge state. And we are sure you can easily and comfortably enjoy all of them with comfortable MA charter bus.
First off the list would be Festival Night happening in downtown Lexington.

An unforgettable event in Lexington

Lexington is located in Middlesex County which was first settled in 1642 and famous for being the first site to be hit during the American Revolutionary War, Battle of Lexington in 1775. It has definitely grown beyond just a historically-significant landmark city and location. We invite you to be a part of an incredible night of celebration happening this December 6, 2013 at 4pm in what is simply called ‘Festival Night’. It is best to use a comfortable charter bus for this Boston event if you are heading over in a group.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Lowell, A Growing MA City, Worth a Visit

Despite being not too large in size, Massachusetts was once known as a place for industrial revolution where tens of thousands of jobs were created in order to help the people who came here to call it home survive. Although it has been a long time ago, this phase of Boston and MA’s development and growth have left a deep impression on the people and culture. So, if you really want to get to know Bostonians and MA people on a deeper level during your bus rental MA vacation, you need to hit as many places as you possibly can and this can only be done proper when you are using a charter bus, shuttle coach, passenger large transportation charter, mini bus, party bus or other types of transportation.
We think that although there is much history and culture behind Boston, Lowell of Massachusetts deserves as much attention from tourists too. Bus Rental MA charter bus rental customers are surprised to see an exponential boom in the commerce, educational, entertainment and art sectors too. At this day and age, Lowell is now home to hundreds of thousands of residents and we can see how it is growing in the tourism sector too.
There are benefits to staying in Lowell, as opposed to choosing to live in Boston, because it serves as an alternative destination for people who are looking for an urban place where there is easy access to most of the major highways, a growing number of colleges and an epicly fast growing commercial scene. In short, you sort of get what you can get in Boston MA but at a fraction of the price.
As can be seen, many more large internationally-known organizations are coming to set up their branches and even headquarters in Lowell, namely Motorola, JP Morgan, Siemens Water and MetLife Insurance. This is evident that Lowell is now seen as a potential business hub and in the near future, I think the number will only grow. In recent years, editors and writers of magazines have gone on to give Lowell some lovely and sticky nicknames but what is endearing is that Lowell has made its way into the list of America’s Geekiest Cities.
During your bus rental MA vacation in Boston, it makes perfect sense to bring the rented bus to Lowell for a quick lookaround because they are both interconnected via an expansive and efficient highway and there is even a direct subway line connecting both cities. However, if you are using a charter bus from Bus Rental MA, then we are talking about a short bus ride away.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Polly Hill Arboretum’s a MA Gem

For those who enjoy gardening and flowers, renting an MA bus to the Polly Hill Arboretum would sound like an exciting trip. The Polly Hill Arboretum is located at 809 State Rd., West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard, and for visitors who are afraid that they may get lost trying to find the place, they don’t have to worry about anything at all when they engage the professional service of a bus company.

The Polly Hill Arboretum is a seventy acre public garden that used to be Polly Hill’s private property and it is now a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark too. Her interest in collecting seeds and plants from all over the world throughout her lifetime has caused her property to be what it is today. As she collects the seeds and plants, she also nurtures them on her farm. At this arboretum, you will be able to enjoy many different types of unique plants and discover how they are successfully grown. Even if you are not there to learn more about plants and gardening, it is also a great place for some quiet contemplation time – away from the busy city and away from the busy life. In fact, we find this place rather serene and peaceful, a wonderful place to come and have what some may call, “cave time” or “me time”.

Whatever the reason, whenever the season, a visit to the Polly Hill Arboretum always does good for the soul. Imagine, walking around a huge property that is covered with beautiful, exotic and unique plants. Not only is the view very soothing for the eyes, it also gives you a very peaceful feeling too. To make the trip even more interesting, it would be an excellent idea to arrange to go there in an MA rental bus. You avoid the hassle of trying to locate the place and that gives you a break from having to drive too. Around the arboretum, you will notice that there are stone walls that are almost covered with plants and shrubs. Some of the favorites among visitors to the arboretum are the Julian Hill magnolia, monkey puzzle tree and the kousa dogwood allee. Many trees and plants at the Polly Hill Arboretum are labeled, enabling visitors to be able to learn and recognize the trees and plants. The grounds of the arboretum are open to visitors from sunrise to sunset, but the Visitor Center is only open from 9.30am until 4pm from Memorial Day to Columbus Day and tours would usually start at 10am. While there are no admission fee required, they do suggest a $5 donation.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Spectacular Madaket Beach of Nantucket MA


When people think of making a Boston MA charter bus rental trip, the first city that often comes to mind would be the historically-rich city of Boston. Of course, there continues to be a very unique charm to Boston but the understated and under promoted little corner of Massachusetts, Nantucket, deserves, very much, everyone’s attention as well.
Nantucket is a small island that stretches across thirty miles south of the, also popular, island of Cape Cod. Nantucket is sometimes associated with another small island of Massachusetts, Muskeget and while both have similarities and are small island towns in their own way, Nantucket and Muskeget should be succinctly distinguishes. The name Nantucket itself was a quick adaptation of an Algonquian name for islands which means, very simply, a faraway land or a piece of land that has been separated from the mainland area.
Nantucket, deservingly so, has been called one of the top Boston MA tourist attraction because despite the cold, chilling and sometimes cruel winter weather that the region receives most years, the attraction in Nantucket continues on and we will see MA charter bus rental tourists making their way here as a form of escape from the cold weather. In response to the increase in tourist visits, the population of Nantucket, as expected, rose from about ten thousand residents to fifty thousand...especially during, yes, you’ve guessed it, summer months.
With such a thriving tourism industry, the homes and real estate industry is also blooming with Forbes Magazine reporting that the home values in Nantucket island being one of the highest and most expensive in the whole of United States.
As with all other beachside holiday tourist attraction, restaurants, cafes, shops, and retail outlets are built in and around the beaches. You would be doing yourself and your family and friends a favor if you brought the MA charter bus to Madaket Beach at least once during your stay. It is hard not to be blown away by the beauty of the beach, regardless of the day. The soft breeze that is blowing in the air, the blue waves curling into the sandy beaches, the absolutely beautiful summer weather and cheerful sun...it is all very hard not to fall in love with.
The beauty of a visit to Madaket Beach is that despite it being a popular tourist hotspot, there is always space for you, and it is peaceful, serene and perfect for a late beachside walk later during the day when you get the chance to watch the sun set. If there is still some time left from your MA charter bus rental visit, stay back after sunset and watch the seals play around with each other.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Let History Come to Life at Historic Northampton


History can be a boring subject in school - but it does not have to always be like that. If you are a teacher and you would like to add some colours to history, renting a bus and taking your students out for a day of learning out class at the Historic Northampton would definitely sound like a great idea. Even your students will thank you for having come up with such a brilliant idea!
As you and your students climb down from the Massachusetts rented bus, you will see that the Historic Northampton is a combination of 3 historic houses that are built adjacent to one another - all of which still stands on its original sites. It has a collection of about fifty thousand items of the repository of Northampton and Connecticut Valley history - all the way from the Pre-Contact era to the current times. Items like photographs, documents and manuscripts from the seventeenth right up to the twentieth centuries, textiles collection, costumes, fine art are just some of the things that your students will get to see with their own eyes.
Not only that, you will also see collections that are a representation of the history of Northampton as well as to a certain extent, the history of the Connecticut River Valley too. Before you think that these are the only objects that your students will get to see, there are also other items such as weapons, transportation artifacts, fire equipment that were used in the past, trade signs and many more unique and collectible items.
The first house to visit is the Damon House, which was built by architect Isaac Damon back in 1813 and a newer, modern structure was added to it in 1987. The Damon house contains the administrative offices of the Historic Northampton while its modern structure displays changing exhibits with a permanent installation - A Place Called Paradise: The Making of Northampton, Massachusetts which chronicles the Northampton history.
Next to the Damon House is the Parsons House, built in 1719 but this house is currently closed to the public due to renovation works. The Parsons House showcases an overview of the Colonial domestic architecture that has attracted many visitors in the past before it closed for renovations. Last but not least is the Shepherd House, which is the head office of the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities.
Before you and your students hop back onto the rented bus, do visit the Museum Shop for some little mementos if you wish, or purchase one or two books from their wide range of books available on Northampton history.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Before the mast in Massachusetts


From Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard to Cuttyhunk and Boston Harbor, Massachusetts presents rental bus visitors with legendary destinations for maritime adventures. Whether watching for whales, journeying past the historic lighthouses of Cape Cod or cruising along the Outer Beach described by Henry David Thoreau in the 1800s, seafaring rental bus visitors in Massachusetts will find myriad sailing charters to enhance their visit with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus rented from Bus Rental Massachusetts.
Sailing out of Hyannis Port, Catboat Rides offers Massachusetts rental bus visitors private sailboat charters and public excursions from May through October aboard the Eventide. Built in 1933, the 34-foot long boat journeys along the coast near the Kennedy homes, as well as offshore in the Nantucket Sound. Sunset cruises in Lewis Bay feature side trips to Pine Cove Wildlife Sanctuary for bird watching. Certified for up to 22 rental bus passengers, the boat showcases hand-varnished teak and mahogany furnishings. The galley menu includes New England lobster roll, shrimp cocktail and roast beef sandwiches. Free sailboat rides are offered to rental bus guests of the Captain’s Bed and Breakfast in Hyannis Port.
Offering sailing tours on the waters of Cape Cod and Chesapeake Bay, the 74-foot schooner Liberté accommodates up to 49 rental bus guests for day sails during the summer months. Departing from Falmouth Harbor in Cape Cod, the three-masted staysail schooner features 1,700 square feet of sail spread over six sails. Amenities for rental bus visitors include a full beverage bar, catered meals and wheelchair accessibility. The vessel is also available for private charters and corporate outings, as well as theme events, crab feasts and rental bus group excursions.
Led by US Coast Guard Captain James Genthner, daily sailing tours on the sloop Endeavor take rental bus passengers on a voyage around the waters of Nantucket, May through October. A boat builder by trade, Captain Genthner built the Endeavor himself, and shares his knowledge of traditional boat building with rental bus guests. The 1.5-hour tour highlights Nantucket’s maritime history, acquainting rental bus visitors with sights along the waterfront. Musicians sometimes join the charter, playing seafaring tunes from the whaling era.
Sailing aboard the Catalina 400 sailing yacht "Love of My Life," up to six rental bus passengers can partake in a three-hour tour of Boston from the water. Among the sights include Castle Island, the JFK Library, Pier 4 Restaurant and Black Falcon Pier. During the tour, rental bus guests may enjoy a light lunch and dessert while viewing such Boston landmarks as Deer Island Light, the Boston Harbor Lighthouse, and the historic sailing ship, USS Constitution.
Cruise around Massachusetts waters during your rental bus trip organized with the help of Bus Rental Massachusetts. Bus Rental Massachusetts has rental buses to suit every group rental bus transport need, and provide rental bus guests with friendly and efficient service.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Wild in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a great place to visit for a good time with the family, and if you have animal lovers in your family, what better way to spend time in Massachusetts than visiting the state’s various zoos and aquariums with a charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coaches or school bus rented from Bus Rental Massachusetts? Get driven around in style and comfort, and give the kids your full undivided attention, as you visit some of Massachusetts's best zoos.
Head down to Springfield in your charter bus and celebrate nature’s wonders and diversity at the Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center. This 753 acre woodland park holds a variety of North American wildlife along with a collection of marsupials and owls. The zoo also has a pack of Hybrid Arctic Wolves. Visitors can take a train trip around the park, exploring freshwater pond life, and learn about endangered animals and captive breeding programs.
Since 1965, Southwick’s Zoo in Central Massachusetts has been a favorite with rental bus visitors. Situated in the historic Blackstone Valley area, this zoo sits on 300 tree shaded acres and is home to over a hundred species of animals. Take the Safari Sky Ride, a chairlift that gives visitors a bird’s eye view of the zoo. The Southwick Zoo has a Bengal Tiger exhibit, a Giraffe Habitat, a Deer Forest and an interactive show called Bird Talk.
Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo may not be as big as some of the other zoos in this article, but it is one of Massachusetts's oldest, being established in 1912. Easily reached with a rental bus ride from downtown Boston, the zoo’s small size allows visitors to get up close and personal with a wide array of wildlife. There are exhibits on African wildlife in the Kalahari Kingdom, with lions, giraffes and zebras, and the Tropical Forest exhibit houses lowland gorillas, lemurs, mandrills and more. The Aussie Aviary is a large, free flight aviary that allows visitors to watch hundreds of brightly colored budgies flying around.
Not quite a zoo, the Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary was established in 1996 to care for abandoned or abused animals. This non profit animal sanctuary is located in North Boston and is a short rental bus ride away. The Winslow Farm cares for alpacas, birds, cats, dogs, donkeys, goats, horses, llamas, pigs, rabbits and sheep. This sanctuary has a stay for life policy, where animals are allowed to live their lives out in peace, and also has a no kill policy, except in cases where the animal is too badly injured to be saved. The animals here may not be as glamorous as those in other zoos, but a visit to Winslow Farm helps provide for their upkeep.
For a rental bus ride on the wild side, give Bus Rental Massachusetts a call to find out how they can help you plan your trip with the fleet of rental buses and friendly, personalized service.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Explore the gem state with a bus rental MA


Whether it's your very first or you're an expert bus rental MA traveler, you know that booking your travel needs through a bus rental MA is just a smart and fast way to book your transportation. Charter buses can take groups of people for a simple day excursion, an overnight stay in the city of your choice or even a lengthy tour. The sky is the limit to what you can do with a bus rental MA.
If you've heard horror stories about booking bus rental MA trips through other companies, relax. We've heard those stories too and our company was founded first and foremost on good service and safety of our customers, that's why after a first trip, our first time customers become long time clients and don't trust the booking of their transportation to other bus rental MA companies.
On top of the many places to dine, shop, hike, bike, camp, whale watch, ski, golf, fish and vacation, in MA event happenings occur all year long in the favored state in New England. A popular and fun Massachusetts event is the Nantucket Film Festival hosted every year in mid-June in Nantucket where you can see engaging films right on the island. There are an astounding number of Boston events that occur throughout the year and many attract visitors from all over the country. In January the infamous Wine Festival begins and the Chinese New Year Gala kicks off. February brings about the time for romance and flowers and the Valentine’s Day Concert is popular among Boston events in February and features symphony artists and local talent at the Boston Museum of Fine Art.
Another great thing to visit on a bus rental MA is some historical events in MA that are widely celebrated.  The Boston Tea Party Re-Enactment of December 16, 1773 has residents dressed up in Colonial outfits and re-enact that famed day in history. In July you can come out and watch the best chefs in Boston battle it out for “Boston’s Best Chowder” which is an enjoyable Boston event where Chowder fest-goers taste the recipes and decide for themselves which truly is the tastiest one.
Choosing a bus rental MA can make all this possible and more. So if you need to get a group of people to MA or anywhere in the country, choose a bus rental MA and speak with one of our trained representatives. It's quick and easy to get a quote for your travel. You need to only tell us where you want to go, when you want to go and how many people you need to transport. Our specially trained reps can give you options for bus sizes and pricing that will fit every budget and introduce you to a new world of sites.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Back in Time in Massachusetts


Travel to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by bus or limo with Bus Rental MA and enjoy a ride that will take you back in time in New England.
Relive your childhood and pay a bus rental charter group visit to one of the classic good guys from your childhood at Hasbro GameLand. This dynamic hands-on exhibit for children at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum at 21 Edwards Street in Springfield pays tribute to Springfield entrepreneur Milton Bradley and explores games of memory, chance, speed, imagination, strategy and word play.
The bilingual Hasbro GameLand incorporates interactive elements of some of the iconic games produced by the company, such as an oversized, operable spinner from The Game of Life. Fun, fanciful, and sure to be a hit with children. Milton Bradley knew what he was on to all those years ago.
Go back in history and get Bus Rental Massachusetts to drop you off at Battleship Cove and visit a living history museum that seasonally shows The Pearl Harbor Experience, the only outdoor multimedia reenactment anywhere, honoring civilian and military women who helped defend our country’s freedom in the Women Protecting US exhibit.
You’ll feel like you’ve just walked onto a huge sound stage, where the stories of real people play out against the backdrop of historic naval vessels such as national treasures like the WWII battleship, the USS Massachusetts and the destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., named for the oldest son of the fabled Kennedy family. It is an amazing visit for grown-ups and kids alike.
Two PT Boats similar to the one commanded by the future President Kennedy, the submarine Lionfish, and the Russian-built missile corvette Hiddensee all make their home here.
If you were fascinated by the fictional story of Jack and Rose aboard the Titanic, then you should visit to the museum of the Titanic Historical Society at 208 Main Street in Indian Orchard. Here, you will find on exhibit real stuff that were collected from the wreckage site and well worth your time during your charter bus rental stop.
Almost every kind of Titanic fact or memento is represented here, including many Titanic survivor artifacts donated by the survivors. A good starting point for the bus rental charter quick visit is the nine-foot Titanic model that dominates the entrance showing in minute detail what the largest ship in the world looked like in 1912.
From childhood games to childhood fantasies, explore dinosaur history and folklore all alive and roaring in the Pioneer Valley region. The Nash Dinosaur Track Site and Rock Shop in South Hadley displays the largest number of dinosaur tracks in the region whilst nearby, the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College in Amherst has impressive exhibits that include vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, minerals, and other geologic specimens. Meanwhile, visitors to Dinosaur Hall in the Springfield Science Museum in Springfield will be riveted by the life-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
So go back in time with Bus Rental MA and experience a time travel journey unlike any other.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Winter Fun in Massachusetts


When it's winter in Massachusetts, you can be sure there will be plenty to do throughout the state with a charter bus, party bus, coach charter, school bus or mini bus. One of the best ways to travel to Massachusetts is to travel in comfort on a Bus Rental Ma bus or limo.
Located at the foothills of the Berkshires at an elevation of 1,400 ft, Maple Corner Farm is a working family farm since 1840 with a friendly atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy during the tour bus trip.
One very interesting way to explore the countryside of Western Massachusetts in a party bus is by snowshoe. Maple Corner Farm has over 10 km. of scenic snowshoe trails that lead you through pastures and meadows, along mountain streams, through the current Sugar Bush, and into the forest and hills beyond.
If you, an experienced bus charter tourist, prefer skiing over snowshoeing, the rental shop has over 100 sets of skis for rent and beginners can warm up in the large area with beginner trails located right behind the ski lodge before proceeding on to over 20 kilometers of marked, machine groomed ski trails with difficulty levels ranging from beginner to expert, suiting traditional and skating styles.
The more adventurous of you might want to try Dog Sledding with Northern Exposure Outfitters. Be Part of the Team! Participate in the preparation and care of the dogs. Help the musher hook up the dogs and sled and enjoy a ride through the woods like never before. Best part of this is NEO will bring the dogs and sleds to any location for your experience.
How about bringing the rented charter bus and go skating with your loved ones with the Skating Club of Boston at the Boston Common Frog Pond. Dress warmly, get some hot chocolate in a thermos and get ready to skate the day away as the pond is open for public skating from 10.00am. Deejays from Radio Station MIX 104.1 will be on-site from 4.30pm – 6.30pm so lace-up those skates carve up the pond this winter season!
Last but not least, try cross-country skiing at the Mohawk Trail state Forest, a rustic 6,400 acre forest of mountain ridges, gorges, and old-growth forests. With elevations ranging from around 600 to 2,080 feet, you’ll be able to cross a lot of country in the cruising bus charter vehicle while enjoying the pristine conditions and fresh snowfall.
So why freeze when you can chill the winter out in style. All you need to do to enjoy this is to book your travel ticket today to Massachusetts and travel in style on a Bus Rental MA party bus or other larger group transportation vehicles.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Perfect MA Getaways

Looking for a romantic getaway with your partner? Well, Massachusetts, Boston has plenty to offer. Skip the tedious same old routine of flowers, chocolate and candle-lit dinner and head back to nature. Short trips won’t quite cut it, while long ones will require adequate planning. It’s much advisable to travel by road through the beautiful landscape of Boston, be it by bus or a rental RV. Trains would be a great alternative, though your travel route might be a tad bit restricted. If you’re looking to take a romantic break and kick back in nature together with Bus Rental MA, here are some great spots you can’t miss:

Breakheart Reservation
Don’t be fooled by the suspiciously overt namesake of the place. However, do prepare yourself for a heart-breakingly good time at the beautiful reservation. Open year-round from dawn to dusk, Breakheart Reservation is a 640-acre hardwood forest with jagged, rocky outcroppings, two fresh-water lakes and a rambling section of the Saugus River. It’s a wonderful place for a walk, swim, picnic or bike ride.

Craigville Beach
There’s something about the beach that evokes serenity and calmness. The water in Craigville Beach is warm and the sands are soft. As with all Cape Cod beaches that front onto Nantucket Sound, the waters and coastal weather is fairly calm. If you ever do plan for a candle light dinner, all you need is some food, wine, a mat, and voila! Of course, having the privilege of using one of our bus rental MA services would make your experience a much more memorable one.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden
This is a beautiful place to go for a walk on a sunny day. There are many gardens and trails to explore through woodlands and varied garden landscapes including plantings of annuals, perennials, bulbs, and more. Greek statuary dot the landscape, water fountains and benches to rest on with stunning views all around. Although there’s a nice quaint cafĂ© at the Botanic Garden, it would be a good idea to pack a lunch and eat out-of-doors like the many others do. You can’t quite beat a good hearty meal in a beautiful garden outdoors.

Bus Rental MA, a bus charter company that you can count on for reliable and professional coach bus and party bus rental services.