Welcome to Massachusetts, a state known for tea-dumping parties, the Big Dig, scrod, Salem witches, "Havad Yad," Boston drivers, Fenway Park, Tom Brady, Cape Cod sand dunes, James Taylor, The Red Sox, Fig Newtons, baked beans, cranberry harvests, the Berkshire mountains, the Kennedys, Gloucester fishermen, and the list goes on.

Whether you're planning a leisurely Cape Cod vacation, a Boston business travel trip, a few days of touring historic sights, our you're a local who enjoys spending your weekends exploring the area, this site will act as both a practical guide for visiting Massachusetts and an introduction to its culture and quirks.

Destinations

Visiting Salem

Before you know it, it will be Halloween. This guide gives you an overview of the Witch City and can help you plan your fun.

Boston and Salem Witch Hangings

Before the witch trials in Salem, women were hanged in Boston.

Battle Road Trail

A path traces the steps of the British and colonists more than 200 years ago.

Visiting the Pilgrims' Plymouth

The town south of Boston offers visitors a chance to see life as it was in Colonial New England.

Longfellow's Wayside Inn

The historic 1716 inn is hidden behind the trees off Route 20 in Sudbury. .

Tourism, Culture Guides

Fall Foliage Guide and Activities Planner

Day trips include apple picking, pumpkin patches, and more

New England Vacations

The food at a Berkshires restaurant that I sampled this week was very good, but the view was amazing.
Visit the blog for more on fall foliage

Areas of Western MA were turning color this past week. This photo was taken at Savoy Mountain State Forest on Thursday. Check back in a few days for more foliage pictures.

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Most popular picture sections: Cape Cod Pictures, Boston Pictures, Cambridge Pictures, North Shore Pictures

Upcoming Events

Topsfield Fair

Includes live entertainment, cooking contests, goat and llama shows, displays, and more.
Through Oct. 13

Quick Facts

Massachusetts Facts

Bargain Hunting

What can you do for under $10? Here are some ideas:
- Seeing Boston on a Budget
- Exhibits, Tours for the Budget-Minded
- Fun in the Sun on a Budget

Good Dining

A review of the reviewers. A guide on where to go to find information on the best meal in Chinatown, Nantucket, Western Mass., and other areas.
- Massachusetts Dining

Regions

Boston is "Bean Town," Cambridge has its liberalism, and Western MA is a bucolic retreat and center for the arts. Learn about the areas that make up the state.
- Introduction

Posters and Prints

Nighttime Boston, Massachusetts

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