MASSACHUSETTS
travel journal
boston to the berkshires

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.

Massachusetts Visitors Guide

Start here to learn more about the Bay State's attractions, history, and people, and to plan your trip.

Quick Facts

Here's some trivia for those who need their coffee kick. The first coffeehouse in America is said to have opened in 1676 in Boston. More on Boston coffeehouses.

Massachusetts Facts

Culture

Only in Massachusetts - Ten things you'll only find here

Massachusetts Culture

Photo by C. Danko, © Copyright 2001-2009
A view of the Berkshire mountains in Western MA.

See more images in the Massachusetts travel pictures section.

Other picture sections: Cape Cod Pictures, Boston Freedom Trail Pictures, Cambridge Pictures

Other Popular Pages

Boston pictures
North Shore restaurants
Massachusetts beaches
Salem pictures

Destinations

Battleship Cove

The collection of historic vessels in Fall River offers a hands-on lesson in military history.

Cape Old King's Highway

An historic route originally made by Native Americans now has small artisan shops and inns.

Seeing Boston on a Budget
Historic Concord
Yankee Candle's Flagship Store

More Destinations

New England Vacations

Start of the Tanglewood season

The Tanglewood season for 2009 kicks off July 3rd. If you've never been to Boston Symphony Orchestra concert at Tanglewood, it's worth making the trip.
Visit the New England blog