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  • Hancock, MA

    Huttopia - Berkshires

    Relax in Beautiful Tiny Houses with Scenic Mountain Views

    Experience unique Sierra Tiny Houses exclusively available at Huttopia Berkshires. These beautifully crafted accommodations feature quality hardwood construction and offer the perfect balance of comfort and outdoor adventure. Each tiny house sleeps up to 5 with a master bedroom featuring a queen bed and a kids’ room with triple bunk beds. Fully equipped kitchens, complete bathrooms with showers, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and cozy wood stoves create a home-away-from-home experience. Designed with families in mind, these year-round accommodations provide all modern conveniences while keeping you connected to nature’s beauty and the stunning views of Jiminy Peak.

    312 Kittle Road, 413-343-8192
  • Lexington, MA

    Inn at Hastings Park

    One-of-a-kind lodging, culinary experiences await guests at this elegant boutique inn

    Luxurious accommodations in two lovingly preserved guest houses and a barn where historic heritage merges with contemporary American chic design, the Inn at Hastings Place offers guests the ultimate New England getaway. Spacious, uniquely appointed rooms and suites in three meticulously restored buildings have amenities from fireplaces to rainforest showers to sumptuous bedding. And dining is exceptional, from the chic Town Meeting Bistro to the exclusive Culinary Garden. Complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning, and bikes are available for those who want to set out on the scenic rail trail. Guest experiences that can be arranged include historical tours, bird watching, private bonfires, mixology and culinary classes. Lexington’s historic sites are nearby; other area activities include hiking, canoeing and apple-picking.

    The Inn at Hastings Park is an award-winning luxury hotel, recognized in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards, honored with a MICHELIN One Key, and consistently rated Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond. In 2026, it was named USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award Winner for Best Boutique Hotel, and Boston Magazine’s Best Hotel, West.

    2027 Massachusetts Avenue 781-301-6660
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    Visit Concord MA

    Stay in the Heart of Revolutionary Concord

    Concord’s Colonial Inn doesn’t just put you near Revolutionary history - it’s part of it. Dating to 1716, the property stored provisions for local Minutemen before the battles of April 19, 1775. Set on Monument Square, Concord’s historic town common, the Inn is surrounded by landmarks of America’s past. The historic inn makes a memorable base for exploring Minute Man National Historical Park, North Bridge, and the Battle Road Trail. Stroll to Concord Center’s charming shops and cafes, walk to Authors Ridge, or venture to Walden Pond. Other lodging includes North Bridge Inn and Residence Inn Concord. Huzzah! Go to VisitConcord.org to learn more.

Pamper yourself, and your pooch, at this luxury bed-and-breakfast inn on Cape Cod

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  • Worcester, MA

    Worcester Art Museum

    Art museum’s dining venues provide visitors with creative offerings, locations

    Be inspired by art indoors and out when you dine at the Worcester Art Museum. The awe-inspiring Renaissance Court is the inviting location for the museum’s Cafe. Enjoy coffee drinks, pastries, fruit and a variety of lunch options surrounded by inspiring art and architecture in an immersive space. Try a Lebanese yogurt cup, a Korean cold noodle bowl, or a special salad or sandwich. Kids’ sandwiches are available. The cafe is open during regular museum hours. In the evening, unwind with drinks, music, a bit of art and nature in the summer beer and wine garden in the Stoddard Garden Courtyard and Lancaster Room. Wine, locally brewed beer and snacks will be served and flowers and houseplants offered from Sparkle on Park.

    55 Salisbury Street 508-799-4406
  • Salem, MA

    Salem Waterfront Hotel

    Friendly atmosphere, waterfront location and great food – this pub has it all

    At the Regatta Pub & Patio at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, the atmosphere is as delightful as the food. Enjoy inside dining in the warm, friendly pub, or have a bite and a brew outside on the patio. In the evenings, fire pits and fire towers provide a happy glow – and so do the varied menu selections. For lunch or dinner, start with pork pot stickers, mahi-mahi tacos or New England clam chowder. Entrees include a seafood Cobb salad, lobster roll, fish and chips and the popular Witch City turkey sandwich. Drinks include wicked rum punch or a season-inspired martini as well as a large beer and wine selection. There’s a special menu for kids at all three meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    225 Derby Street 978-740-8788
  • Plymouth, MA

    Sip at 1620 Wine Bar

    A tasty Plymouth speakeasy, just steps from the waterfront!

    Located in the heart of historic Plymouth, MA just steps from the waterfront, Sip at 1620 Wine Bar is the perfect place to refuel with delicious food, award-winning wine, and craft cocktails after a day of exploring. Sip’s menu is a mix of creative small plates and comfort food that goes beyond the ordinary – Lobster Rangoon, truffle fries, and braised short ribs that melt in your mouth. Whether you're popping in for a quick snack or settling in for a full meal, each dish is crafted with fresh, local ingredients. With its prime location, mouthwatering menu, flights of wines, and handcrafted cocktails, Sip at 1620 is a must-visit on your Plymouth adventure! This speakeasy-like lounge is adults-only. Reservations for groups of 6 are more are recommended! dule of performances.

    The Shoppes at Village Landing - 170 Water Street

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Cape Cod, mountains & world-class Boston culture

Massachusetts has all the geographical features of the other states, from skiing and fall foliage drives in the western Berkshire Mountains to the beaches of Cape Cod and vacation islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Boston, MA (and its neighbor, Cambridge, MA) is a world-class city of top-notch cultural offerings and American Revolutionary history.

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Massachusetts Regions and Highlights

Western Mass. & The Berkshires

Western Massachusetts is the state's mountainous area, with ski resorts and other mountain sports. This region also is split by the Connecticut River Valley. The towns of Lenox, Lee, Great Barrington, and Stockbridge, MA offer live music and theater and many museums. Tanglewood in Lenox is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Amherst and Northampton, MA jump with cultural activities. Favorite museums celebrate Norman Rockwell and Eric Carle. West Springfield, MA hosts The Big E agricultural fair every fall.

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

Cape Cod is a giant, curved peninsula that cradles the calm Cape Cod Bay beaches; the Cape's outer shores face the rougher Atlantic. A large strip of the Cape is occupied by the Cape Cod National Seashore, which includes beaches and lighthouses, bluffs and dunes, freshwater ponds, walking and biking trails. The Cape is a family-oriented vacation place to enjoy seafood, beaches, bicycling, camping, antique shopping, and more.

The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, in the waters south of Cape Cod, are paradises of beaches, bluffs, glorious sunsets, and sweet towns with interesting histories. Both can be reached by ferry from Cape Cod (as well as a few other ports in coastal MA and RI) and both have small airfields. Martha's Vineyard is the larger island, with several cozy towns, good dining and summer theater, and beautiful beaches. Nantucket is even more intimate and upscale, with all the same island pleasures as its larger sister.

Central Mass.

Central Massachusetts is a place of lovely towns, small industrial cities and many farms that welcome visitors for fresh picked produce and fall harvest celebrations. It spans the entire state from north to south, and stretches from the Connecticut River at Springfield, MA to the eastern reaches of the I-495 loop between Milford and Harvard, MA.

  • The northern half, which follows the state border and The Mohawk Trail (MA Route 2) west from about Harvard to Athol, MA is known as North Central Mass. The landscape here is dotted with small towns & lakes, farms and forests, perfect for a day out hiking at a state park or a weekend camping trip. Small cities including Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, and Leominster, MA are hubs of the arts, education, nightlife and dining.
  • The southern half follows Interstate 90 (The Mass Pike) and MA Route 9 west from about Milford, MA to Springfield, MA. Springfield and Worcester, MA are two of the larger cities in the state and are home to several colleges, sports and large events, wonderful museums of the arts, history and sports, renowned annual festivals, dining and nightlife. There's also a lot of American history in the area, including Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA, a living history re-creation of a 19th-century town.

Greater Boston & Cambridge

Boston has all the pleasures of a great city: theater, museums, excellent shopping and dining. The Freedom Trail, a walking circuit, passes many iconic settings of the American Revolution. The Boston Commons and Public Garden are superb urban parks. The Charles River with its picturesque bridges separates Boston from Cambridge, MA, home to Harvard University. Nearby Lexington and Concord have outdoor museums describing Revolutionary War events.

North of Boston/Merrimack Region

The Merrimack Valley and Cape Ann areas, including the towns of Salem, Gloucester, Newburyport, Marblehead, and Lowell, MA, is known for its art galleries, seaside beauty, and fine food. Gloucester and Newburyport have fleets for popular whale watch cruises. The region has many art galleries. Salem, site of 17th-century witchcraft trials, attracts thousands of visitors every October for Halloween fun. Lexington and Concord, MA have outdoor museums describing Revolutionary War events Lowell and its historic mills are a showcase of early American industrial history.

South of Boston/Plymouth Region

The South Shore of Massachusetts is famous for the town of Plymouth, MA and its historic sites, including Plymouth Rock. On the coast you can catch a whale-watch tour and inland you can explore cranberry farms. Quiet beach towns and popular Horse Neck Beach are scattered along Buzzard's Bay. New Bedford is an old seafaring city famous for its whaling and maritime history sites.

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