Hingham, Hull

It's rare to find a place that offers ocean views, tree-lined trails, and stunning views of Boston's city skyline all in once place.

We stopped at World's End in Hingham this weekend to take in the scenery and enjoy a walk along the miles of carriage paths that wind through rocky shores, open fields and picnic areas.

We enjoyed it on a warm April day, but the landscape is just as attractive in colder months. You'll find snow shoers and cross-country skiers enjoying the 251-acre property during the winter.  World's End is owned by The Trustees of Reservations, a Massachusetts nonprofit that protects and maintains over 100 properties throughout the state.

We drove just up up the road to check out another Trustees spot. Weir River Farm, also in Hingham is a working farm with a CSA program.  From the entrance at Turkey Hill, visitors can catch a glimpse of the Boston skyline and head down toward the barnyard or branch off along walking trails. It's a perfect stop for families because it offers the interest of the outdoors in a way that is accessible for all ages. Kids can enjoy the short walking paths and see horses, chickens, pigs and sheep.

From Hingham, we headed north to Hull, a penninsula town that juts out into Massachusetts Bay. In the summer months, ferries leave from here to some of the Boston Harbor Islands. We stopped by an adorable shop on Main Street called Weinberg's Bakery, Coffee and Pastry Shop. The baked goods behind the glass case were on dazzling display-- turnovers, carrot cake, cannolis. They all looked perfect. But... the siren song of gelato called. We enjoyed two cappucino-flavored creamy treats al fresco at bistro tables on the sidewalk.

From there, we drove through the Nantasket Beach area and headed to tip of the peninsula where we found a small parking area,and yet again, more distant views of the city skyline! Couples strolled the rocky shore, looking for the perfect rock to bring home, and we crossed two more towns of our list of 351.