Massachusetts offers a wealth of history, beauty, and culture. With the arrival of the first Pilgrims in the Mayflower in 1620, Plymouth Rock is where modern day U.S. history as we know it all began. Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the country. Home to well over a half a million residences, Boston is the New England’s mecca of culture, history, education, economic activity and technology. Students come from all over the world to attend some the countries top-rated colleges such as Harvard, MIT, and Tufts University. Those seeking the best medical care available are attracted to Mass General, Brigham and Women’s, and the Children’s Hospital. If its history you want, Boston has lots of that. Visit the Boston Aquarium, The Museum of Science, or the Museum of Fine Arts. To really get an insight on early American history takes a walk on the Freedom Trail. A few of the landmarks you’ll see are the Boston Common, one of the countries oldest public parks, the Granary Burring Ground, the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution. “Old Ironside”. And of course, Boston is home to Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox’s (I’m a Yankees fan myself). Enjoy a frank and some popcorn in one of the smallest and oldest ballparks in the U.S. Finding a place to stay won’t be an issue as there are many hotels through out the city. Take a cab or travel the T, America’s first subway, to experience some of the best shopping, dining, and entertainment Boston has to offer. Switching gears, 30 miles west of Boston, on the North Shore is Cape Ann. Tourist are attracted to this area for it’s rich history, pristine seaside beauty, and artsy feel. Gloucester, one of the oldest working seaports in the U.S. today, is one of the busiest seaports on the east coast. Travelers take in the beauty of its harbor, the taste of a fresh catch, and daily whale watch excursions. South of Cape Ann is Salem, best known for wild imaginations and the tragic outcome of the Salem Witch Trials. This is a truly unique, maritime village to visit that is rich with history, small shops and galleries, as well as some amazing architecture. And then, located in the most eastern section of Massachusetts, there’s Cape Cod. The Cape is a peninsula surrounded by almost 560 miles of Atlantic shoreline. Several lighthouses dot the coast along with 115 beaches, including the Cape Cod National Seashore. The Cape is made up of 15 small towns that attract visitors for the quaint, New England charm they project. In a nutshell, visitors come to the Cape to RELAX, to take in the salt air and indulge in good food. Music and nightlife are abundant through out the Cape and visitors can be seen at any time strolling along streets lined with unique shops, galleries, and antiques licking ice cream cones. For a more woodland experience, nestled approximately 2-1/2 hours from Boston or New York City, the Berkshires offer a plethora of culture and natural beauty. Whether it’s the performing arts, outdoor adventure, or a weekend getaway at a historic Bed & Breakfast or Inn (my favorite, The Red Lion Inn), the Berkshires has something to offer for just about everyone. The Berkshire’s is home to the music venues of Tanglewood and The Colonial, the performing arts and theatre at Jacob’s Pillow, The Barrington Stage Company, or Shakespeare & Company, and visual art at Massmoca, the Clark Institute, or the Norman Rockwell museums. If it’s outdoor activities your looking for, the Berkshires offers golfing, hiking, backpacking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting…you name it…canoeing, kayaking, alpine and cross country skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. Enjoy outdoor adventures, get in touch with nature and enjoy spectacular views. Butternut, Jiminy Peak, the Deerfield and Millers Rivers, The Pittsfield State Forest, the Mohawk Trail, or Mt Greylock are just a few of the many places to entertain in the Berkshires. This is just a small taste of what Massachusetts has to offer. For more information please visit our directory.

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