Knights jousting at a Renaissance faire
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Massachusetts · 1 to 2 nights · about 45 miles

King Richard's Faire: Boston to Carver

New England's oldest faire, near Plymouth.

King Richard's Faire sets up in the woods of Carver every fall. Pair it with Plymouth's harbor for an easy two-day weekend south of Boston.

Official event site: King Richard's Faire

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Where to stay, night by night

  1. Stop 1 · 1 night

    Plymouth, MA

    Harbor hotels 15 minutes from the faire.

    Our pick: Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor

  2. Stop 2 · 1 night

    Boston, MA

    City stays an hour north.

    Our pick: Omni Parker House

When to go

Weekends from early September through late October.

Check exact dates and tickets on the King Richard's Faire page before you book.

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