Charles River travel tips

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The best mother-daughter trips tend to have a Goldilocks element to them: They’re not too romantic or too metropolitan; they don’t call for too many logistics—travel or otherwise—but they’re not boring; they’re not all-or-nothing: buzzy or sleepy, business or pleasure. But rather, they’re just like motherhood is: just right. The best mother-daughter jaunts blend a little bit of everything: great cities, historic museums, delicious food, and the best company.

Bostonians often joke that the city's many winding, one-way streets were adapted from colonial-era cow paths—routes literally created by livestock—that long predate the automobile. Whether that’s true or not, most locals agree that the more modern iteration of this city was built for runners. Boston’s green spaces, diversity of neighborhoods, harbor- and river-front trails, and quiet side streets all make this city especially well-suited for a leisurely, scenic jog.

How would you like to get a birds-eye view of the fall foliage on the way to the Green Mountains of Vermont? Or maybe sail the coast of Maine sporting a brand-new pair of boat shoes? Those are just a few ways to take advantage of the best time of year in New England. The leaves are starting to change, but there’s a respite between the summer vacationers and the leaf peepers. The ocean temperatures are still warm, and sunny days followed by cool evenings mean you can paddle, swim and hike during the day, then snuggle up with a bonfire at the end of the day. Here are three properties with special attractions to extend the season through the autumnal equinox.