Massachusetts Travel Stories

Sep 19, 2024 • 9 min read

There's more to historic Salem than witch trials. Plan your visit with this guide to the best things to do in this New England town.

Dec 8, 2022 • 3 min read

A newly reopened museum celebrates the life and indelible poetry of Emily Dickinson. There’s much else to explore in her charming hometown.

Aug 20, 2022 • 7 min read

A local's guide to everything you need to know before visiting Massachusetts.

Aug 13, 2022 • 6 min read

The best road trips in Massachusetts offer history, scenery, and some sublime cultural attractions.

Aug 10, 2022 • 7 min read

Traveling on a budget? Here are practical tips on how to save money on your trip to Massachusetts.

Jul 31, 2022 • 7 min read

From Cape Cod’s glorious dunes and Cambridge’s tasty food scene to the spooky witches of Salem, here are the best places to visit in Massachusetts.

May 17, 2022 • 7 min read

From hiking and camping to birdwatching and boat tours, here's our guide to the best state parks in Massachusetts.

May 14, 2022 • 6 min read

Massachusetts is a year-round destination that's worth a visit in any season. Here are the best times to come for fall colors, beaches, festivals and fun.

Jan 27, 2022 • 12 min read

A state with intimate ties to the sea, Massachusetts has dozens of scenic and historic lighthouses worth visiting.

Nov 2, 2021 • 7 min read

Massachusetts has countless free places to visit and things to do, including museums, historic sites, lighthouses and scenic natural areas.

Aug 26, 2021 • 5 min read

With more than 200 miles of coastline to peruse, Massachusetts features endless options for beachgoers; but we feel these are 10 of the absolute best. 

Apr 13, 2021 • 6 min read

From the woodsy hills of the Berkshires to the stunning heights of Mt Greylock, Massachusetts' mix of challenging and stress-free hikes showcase the region.

Jul 20, 2019 • 5 min read

You can read an author’s entire body of work, study a president’s legacy, or celebrate the achievements of a civil rights hero, but nothing gives you a…

Jul 2, 2019 • 4 min read

‘George Washington slept here’ is a plaque proudly nailed to the walls of a select group of early American guesthouses, but where did the first President…

Jan 23, 2019 • 6 min read

When looking at a work of art, the setting counts. It’s a different, arguably more inspirational, experience seeing paintings in the studio where they…

Apr 29, 2015 • 3 min read

Bostonians like their freedom. The city's rebellious reputation dates back to the days of its founding by a group of religious freethinkers fleeing the…