FIFA and the 250th are coming. Time to get out of town?

Boston is set to host seven matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026, from June 13 to July 9, including five group stage games, a round of 32 matches, and a quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium. The World Cup, along with America’s 250^th anniversary celebration, is expected to bring up to 2 million people to Boston. Great for the city, and lucky you if you scored coveted tickets to the games. Otherwise, you might want to head out of town and avoid the happy mayhem.

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Why not trade the crowds and ensuing frenzy for a more peaceful, much less crowded getaway? Here are four recommendations, all within a three-hour drive from Boston.

Camp DeForest, Lincolnville, Maine

Welcome to summer camp. Unleash your inner child at this sweet lodge in midcoast Maine. Tucked in the woods, the renovated 1950s motor lodge and cluster of cabins offer a nostalgic summer camp vibe, but with modern amenities and creature comforts, like private baths, luxury linens, rainfall showers, mini fridges, in-room coffee makers, and air conditioning.

The main lodge has a fun, retro vibe, filled with vintage décor, a fireplace, a library, cozy couches, and communal tables. It’s a great place to curl up with a book or gather for a family board game competition. It also houses the Camp Café, where guests gather for coffee and breakfast pastries. In the evening, stop by the tiny Lantern Bar for craft cocktails, wine, and regional craft beer. Happy Trails, open year-round with indoor and outdoor seating next to a fire pit, offers gourmet hot dogs, chili, and homemade pickles. It’s open to the public, and you’re likely to meet a few locals around the campfire, who come for the creative dogs, including elk, kobe beef, turkey, and veggie dogs.

The motel rooms and standalone cabins, 14 in all, are spacious, with whimsical, midcentury modern décor, private baths, and colorful hand-painted wall murals. While it’s easy to use Camp DeForest as a base to explore coastal Maine — it’s located within a 20-minute drive to Belfast north or Camden south — you might find it just as enjoyable to stay put: read a book, play lawn games, and sit next to a crackling fire, making s’mores. www.campdeforest.com

The Dunes on the Waterfront, Ogunquit, Maine

When we dream of our perfect little cottage by the sea, it wouldn’t be far off from those at The Dunes. There are 22 oh-so-charming cottages set along a tidal river in Ogunquit, graciously spaced to ensure privacy. Think white cottages, arbors, flowers, picket fences, and water views.

The bright and airy cottages, one-, two-, and three-bedroom, have white paneled walls, simple, classic coastal décor, sitting areas, gas fireplaces, and screened porches. Yes — a private screen porch for hazy, lazy lounging! No one would fault you for camping out here all day, listening to birdsong and watching the tide go in and out.

But you could hang by the outdoor heated pool, borrow a kayak or paddleboard to explore the river, head over to Ogunquit beach on the Dunes Cabana Boat, or grab one of the bike cruisers to explore nearby Ogunquit, filled with boutique shops and restaurants. There are guided boat rides along the river at high tide, too. Another nice touch: a breakfast bag filled with coffee, tea, pastries, and the local newspaper is delivered to your door every morning. www.dunesonthewaterfront.com

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Cottage Place on Squam Lake, Holderness, N.H.,

Leave the world behind, ditch the quotidian chore list, and get a peaceful reset at this rustic resort overlooking beautiful Squam Lake. Swap city noise for the occasional call of a loon and unwind at the end of the day,, watching the sun drop into the water.

Don’t expect fancy. The stand-alone cabins are rustic, with step-back-in-time knotty pine paneled walls, and simple furnishings, comfortable and complete with everything you really need: comfy beds, private baths, well-stocked kitchenettes or full kitchens, and private outdoor porches, some have fireplaces and lake views. The main building suites have living, kitchen, and dining areas, with a separate bedroom and full bath.

There’s a large communal front lawn with a fire pit, gas grills, seating, lawn games, and a small playground for the kids. But the main attraction is Squam Lake, located across the street. Spend your days at the private sandy beach, swimming, kayaking (kayaks, canoes, and SUP boards are complimentary for guest use), or fishing off the dock. www.cottageplaceonsquam.com

On The River Inn, Woodstock, Vt.

The little village of Woodstock in east-central Vermont is almost too charming for words. Established in 1761 by settlers from Massachusetts, it’s filled with gracious 18th- and 19th-century buildings. Much of the village is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. There’s a general store, of course, F.H. Gillingham & Sons, that’s been around since 1886. There’s a Village Green, surrounded by Federal mansions, the Greek Revival courthouse,, and a Romanesque-style library. And there’s a covered bridge, spanning the Ottauquechee River.

And just west of the village center is On the River Inn, a relaxed family-friendly resort, with simple hotel rooms that have private balconies or patios overlooking the Ottauquechee River. There are also one- and two-bedroom suites in the separate farmhouse if you need extra room and don’t mind the short walk to the main building. That’s where the indoor pool and sauna, library, and game rooms are, along with the 506 Bistro and Bar. The bistro gets good reviews and attracts a good following of locals, who come for dishes like the mussels and frites, Vermont cheese and charcuterie, lobster and shrimp ravioli, and Asian pork meatloaf, along with salmon, steaks, and burgers.

Start and end your day with a peaceful walk along the river. www.ontheriverwoodstock.com

For more information, visit New England Inns & Resorts Association (NEIRA). NEIRA represents more than 350 places to stay across New England, including boutique inns, modern hotels, and iconic destination resorts. Several are offering World Cup game-inspired experiences and special offers found at www.newenglandinnsandresorts.com/inspiration/match-day-madness.

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