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Massachusetts

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Massachusetts. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Best For

  • History
  • Culture
  • Sports

Famous For

  • Revolutionary War
  • Academia
  • Coastline

Key Information

Capital

Boston

Best Time to Visit

June to October

Transportation

Cars, Trains, Buses, Ferries

Language

N/A

Population

7,029,917

UNESCO Sites

N/A

Currency

N/A

Top Attractions

  • Freedom Trail
  • Fenway Park
  • Harvard University
  • Cape Cod
  • Museum of Fine Arts

Latest Posts

Boston, Massachusetts Skyline and Harbor

How to Get Around Boston (With or Without a Car)

Boston, the city of history, academia, and lively culture, is an exciting destination. Whether you’re a new-to-town local or a tourist, understanding the intricacies of getting around Boston can significantly enhance your experience. Navigating through the city’s winding streets and dense traffic can be quite daunting for the uninitiated. Before I moved to Boston, I […]

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Nantucket Island, MA

Where to Stay in Nantucket: 7 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

Nantucket is a tiny island off the coast of the famous Cape Cod peninsula in Massachusetts. It was once the whaling capital of New England. The island welcomes summer visitors with its beaches and gray cedar-shingle buildings, which make it easy to envision the island’s distant past as a whaling hub in the 19th century. […]

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Sunset over Boston skyline with city lights illuminating

Where to Stay in Boston: 11 Best Areas & Neighborhoods

While planning your visit to the wonderful city of Boston, you might be amazed by all the wicked tourist attractions in the area. Because of the vast amount of things to do, it can be overwhelming to figure out which part of the city to stay in. Boston has a lot of history as an […]

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Downtown and Park Square Pittsfield Massachusetts

11 Best Things to Do in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is a small town northwest of the state. Despite its small size, it’s the largest city in Berkshire County and is a fantastic place to visit. These are the best things to do in Pittsfield. The former mill town is a close weekend destination for many, including those from Boston, New York, Jersey […]

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Glass of Beer

10 Best Breweries in Massachusetts

If you’re tired of the same old beers, you actually just might be in luck. Across our great state of Massachusetts, there are over 130 breweries. Many of these craft breweries popped up in an effort to add to the craft beer revolution. When it comes to trying something new or finding a favorite, there […]

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Boston Skyline and Harbor View

28 Things to Do in Massachusetts & Places to Visit

While Massachusetts is known for the landing site of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, the state’s history goes well beyond that. As the primary site of much of the Revolutionary War, Boston has numerous historic landmarks along the Freedom Trail, including the Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere House, and the National Historic Landmark, the USS […]

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Boston Harbor skyline with historic sailing ship and modern buildings

37 Best Things to Do in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is one of the oldest cities in America, and it’s a true treasure trove of unique attractions that appeal to folks from all walks of life. From its classic New England cuisine to the endless historic sites, there are plenty of exciting things to do in Boston. The city is a premier destination for […]

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Sunset over Boston skyline with warm hues

Is Boston Safe to Visit? 6 Things to Know

Boston is the capital city of the state of Massachusetts. It is popular among tourists because of its rich history. The city hosts many museums where US history is kept and is also a destination city for sporting events and various live performances of all shapes and sizes. Boston hosts over 16 million annual visitors […]

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Old Salem Single Brothers House

7 Most Haunted Hotels in Salem, Massachusetts

We all grew up reading or hearing ghost stories of haunted hours. Whether you believe in the existence of ghosts or not, you must have come across at least one such story. But did you know that some hotels and homes are actually haunted? You better believe it, as we will surprise you with the […]

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