Quick Summary:

  • One of the original 13 colonies, Massachusetts boasts historical landmarks dating back to the very beginnings of European settlement in the United States.
  • Boston's Freedom Trail is often the first stop for history buffs and weaves past many of the city’s numerous historic spots.
  • The beautiful beaches of Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha's Vineyard offer relaxing beach vacations.


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1. The Berkshires ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cape Cod ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Martha's Vineyard

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4. Salem

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5. Nantucket

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6. Provincetown

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7. Plymouth

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8. Amherst

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9. Worcester

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10. Hyannis

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11. Newburyport

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12. Cambridge

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13. North End

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14. Boston

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15. Race Point Beach

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16. Barnstable

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17. Halibut Point State Park

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18. Bridge of Flowers

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19. Minute Man National Historical Park

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20. Charles River

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21. Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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22. Good Harbor Beach

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23. Aquinnah Cliffs

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24. Cape Cod Rail Trail

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25. Cape Cod National Seashore

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Summary & FAQ The Berkshires Cape Cod Martha's Vineyard Salem Nantucket Provincetown Plymouth Amherst Worcester Hyannis Newburyport Cambridge North End Boston Race Point Beach Barnstable Halibut Point State Park Bridge of Flowers Minute Man National Historical Park Charles River Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area Good Harbor Beach Aquinnah Cliffs Cape Cod Rail Trail Cape Cod National Seashore

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