Massachusetts Travel - Boston to the Berkshires

Welcome to Massachusetts, a state known for its liberal politics, tea-dropping parties, the Big Dig, its "chow-dah," Salem witches, dropping of R's, 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 quick tour of Boston's 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. Below this paragraph you'll find a travel guide - a good starting point for planning a visit and an intro to the state's culture. Below and to the right are feature articles. I hope you enjoy your stay, and please drop me a line with some feedback when you go!

Massachusetts Travel Guide - Start here for an intro to the Bay State's transportation, culture, attractions and more.

Destinations

Cape Cod National Seashore

There's much to see on Cape Cod, but most people still come for the beaches.

Garden in the Woods

Hidden in the Boston suburbs, a small patch of woods is a garden where rare and endangered wildflowers and plant life grow.

Historic Concord

The scene of early battles in the nation's fight for independence, the town was later home to influential 19th century writers.

Sturbridge

You'll find one of the country's most impressive outdoor living museums here.

Harvard Square Bookstores

Just being around Harvard makes you want to learn something.

Winning Ice Cream

Boston could soon become known not only for its baked beans, but for ice cream if enough fans of Ron’s Ice Cream and 20th Century Bowling can be rallied together to vote.
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Photo by C. Danko, © Copyright 2001-2008
For a beautiful spring garden, head to Sherburne Falls in Western Mass for a cascading display that stretches over a bridge in the center of town.

More Massachusetts travel photos like this can be found in the Pictures.

Upcoming Events

Earthfest Concert

Head to the Esplande for a free outdoor concert. Performers include Cake, Cracker and the BoDeans.
May 24

Brimfield Antique Show

Head to Brimfield for the outdoor show called the oldest and largest of its kind.
May 13-18

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

The birthplace of free, public education on this side of the Atlantic is Dorchester, now part of Boston.
More on Boston's first public school

Posters and Prints

Path at Head of the Meadow Beach, Cap...

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Nighttime Boston, Massachusetts