Travel south on Route 101, through Gilroy (about 78 miles.)
Yep, a town whose exist relies solely on garlic does exist.
For more you-can’t-make-this-stuff-up fun, continue southwest to see the World’s Largest Artichoke in Castroville.
Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Hour, San Francisco, California, Backlight
Just how big, you ask?
Stop in the restaurant for artichoke everything.
This is arguably the best aquarium in the U.S., so leave plenty of time to explore the exhibits.
Long exposure image of Boston;s back bay skyline on a cloudy summer afternoon.
Wind down from the day by walking through the storybook streets of Carmel-by-the-sea.
The 10-acre outdoor museum is journey through early American life from the late 17th century to mid-20th century.
Think Colonial Williamsburg with more than one time period.
A butterfly resting on a dewy leaf.
From there, another 18 miles brings you to Portland.
Grab you camera and take in the expansive viewsthis is your Instagrammable moment of the day.
Have a light dinner at Local Sprouts Cafe before you had back to Boston.
The view is looking down over a three-hundred plus foot sheer cliff into Harpers Ferry National Historic Park surrounded by the rushing waters of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers.
Fuel up for the 38 mile drive to Kent Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Estes Park.
More experienced climbers will still be challenged with with diverse landscape.
Lace up your hiking bootsRed Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park is only a 10 minute drive from downtown Leesburg.
The panoramic views of the Potomac River will be worth it!
It’s another 23 miles to Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers collide.
Stop at Grandale Farm Restaurant in Purcellville, VA on your way back for a farm to table meal.
Photo Credit: Karsten May; Galiptynutz; Nikola Fox; MarkVanDykePhotography
