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Ready to get away? Here are five weekend getaway picks each located within a three-hour drive of Boston.

Mystic, CT is home to the Mystic Seaport and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. The Mystic Seaport is a recreation of a 19th century village, and is America's leading maritime museum. Here you can step back in time and enter life in a whaling community. At the Mystic Aquarium you'll discover over 6,000 sea creatures including the beloved beluga whale, porpoises, sea lions and penguins, plus the world's only exhibit featuring a virtual tour of America's most precious marine sanctuaries.

Norfolk, CT has several charming inns ready to make you feel right at home. Depending on the time of year, you can take a horse drawn carriage, sleigh or hay ride at Loon Meadow Farm through Norfolk's historic district or old country roads. Take some time to visit the beautiful waterfalls at Campbell Falls State Park Reserve and the concrete pillar marking the MA / CT border.

Portland, ME offers all the best of Maine in one location, and is home to a thriving artists' community. First class shopping and dining are available in the Old Port Historic District. Visit the Shipyard Brewing Company for a free tour and beer tasting. Explore the coast on one of the many cruise lines, or explore nature on one of the many scenic drives or walks in and around the city. There are museums for every taste including a children's museum, art museums, historic forts and lighthouses.

Ogunquit, ME is where you'll find the best beach in Maine in a quiet little resort town. A great getaway to truly just relax with a book, stroll the beach, and browse through antique shops.

Woodstock, VT is a year round resort community described as heaven on earth.' Visit the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park for a look at some of the nation's most important conservation contributions. Ski in the winter, golf in the summer, and enjoy the spectacular landscape colors in the autumn.

Pack your bags, Boston, the weekend - and your getaway - is just around the corner.

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