Spring Drive - Massachusetts/Greater Boston
#1
Spring Drive - Massachusetts/Greater Boston
Hello Everyone
Since the weather is finally getting better and we have more and more XE drivers in MA, maybe we could do a spring drive on one of the weekends?
The roads I have in mind are:
Option 1:
Route 1 North from Boston to Route 127 (just outside of Marblehead)
Route 127 North all the way to Rockport and Halibut State Park (great driving road with amazing scenery)
From there, we could take Route 133 that goes West towards Lowell, jump on I-495 and then Route 2 coming back to Boston. Route 2 in Concord/Lincoln area is a great road with nice countryside along the way. A lot of places to see (such as Decordova museum) or have lunch.
Option 2:
We take Route 2 from Boston all the way to Templeton and then take Route 122 Southeast (amazing road to drive, few cars, beautiful scenery).
We can visit Stone Cow Brewery which is quaint farm/brewery with a breathtaking view of surrounding countryside. It's located in Barre, MA.
From there, we could continue on Route 122 southeast and jump on I-90 or I-495 close to Worcester.
Either route is around 100 miles both ways. Both have good driving roads, beautiful views and numerous authentic places to have lunch.
Any suggestions are more than welcome.
Since the weather is finally getting better and we have more and more XE drivers in MA, maybe we could do a spring drive on one of the weekends?
The roads I have in mind are:
Option 1:
Route 1 North from Boston to Route 127 (just outside of Marblehead)
Route 127 North all the way to Rockport and Halibut State Park (great driving road with amazing scenery)
From there, we could take Route 133 that goes West towards Lowell, jump on I-495 and then Route 2 coming back to Boston. Route 2 in Concord/Lincoln area is a great road with nice countryside along the way. A lot of places to see (such as Decordova museum) or have lunch.
Option 2:
We take Route 2 from Boston all the way to Templeton and then take Route 122 Southeast (amazing road to drive, few cars, beautiful scenery).
We can visit Stone Cow Brewery which is quaint farm/brewery with a breathtaking view of surrounding countryside. It's located in Barre, MA.
From there, we could continue on Route 122 southeast and jump on I-90 or I-495 close to Worcester.
Either route is around 100 miles both ways. Both have good driving roads, beautiful views and numerous authentic places to have lunch.
Any suggestions are more than welcome.
#2
I've been meaning to circle back to this thread. Now that it's no longer spring () and it's stopped raining in MA, a scenic drive would be fun! Summer drive, perhaps?
Not sure if other MA/New England XEs (or other Jags, I won't discriminate) would participate. It would be fun to have a rolling parade of British royalty...
Not sure if other MA/New England XEs (or other Jags, I won't discriminate) would participate. It would be fun to have a rolling parade of British royalty...
#4
Sure, I am always down for a nice drive.
We can definitely organize nice Sunday drive in the upcoming weeks. Maybe on a weekend of 8-9th July?
I and my fellow petrolhead friend are planning to go to the White Mountains soon. Kancamacus Highway is beautiful at this time.
Do you guys have favorite routes?
I am sure other Jag owners would be happy to join. I do get a feeling of them looking down at XE haha. However, I can understand that. XE is not your typical Jaguar but it is the one (along with F-Pace) that will keep their income statement healthy.
We can definitely organize nice Sunday drive in the upcoming weeks. Maybe on a weekend of 8-9th July?
I and my fellow petrolhead friend are planning to go to the White Mountains soon. Kancamacus Highway is beautiful at this time.
Do you guys have favorite routes?
I am sure other Jag owners would be happy to join. I do get a feeling of them looking down at XE haha. However, I can understand that. XE is not your typical Jaguar but it is the one (along with F-Pace) that will keep their income statement healthy.
#5
Come on guys, everyone near Boston should be members of the local Jaguar club:
Jaguar Association of New England (JANE) Home Page
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Jaguar Association of New England (JANE) Home Page
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Jaguar - it's not an automobile, it's a Motorcar
2015 JCNA National Slalom Champion Class M
Current: '08 S-Type 4.2 "Satin Edition" (250.06 whp / 259.67 torque)
Past: '05 X-Type 3.0/auto Jaguar Racing Green
#7
A summer drive one of these upcoming weekends would be great! I'm not particularly partial to any routes, other than ones without traffic (which, well, don't really exist). White Mountains are nice, but full of traffic, particularly with so many people off this week for the 4th. I'll defer to folks on the route. Who's in?
Bummed I missed the spring slalom with JANE - I'd love to try to catch the fall slalom.
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#9
Mt Washington is great! I have been to the White Mountains several times but have never gone to Mt Washington.
Kancamagus Hwy is right there too and that road is a pleasure to drive on. It will be a whole day trip though.
The alternative could be Route 2 West (Mohawk Trail) towards Berkshires and then back through Route 122 towards Worcester. That is another beautiful road to drive, lots of curves and amazing scenery.
Kancamagus Hwy is right there too and that road is a pleasure to drive on. It will be a whole day trip though.
The alternative could be Route 2 West (Mohawk Trail) towards Berkshires and then back through Route 122 towards Worcester. That is another beautiful road to drive, lots of curves and amazing scenery.
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#11
We could meet at Framingham Plaza off I-90 maybe?
Also, I will try to post in Northeast area so that other Jag owners can join us.
#12