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Massachusetts Guide | |
| Massachusetts is New England's most populous state and the most popular destination for travelers: Boston, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, the Berkshire Hills and much more. | ||
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Today Massachusetts ("Mass," as most locals call it), is the largest New England state in population, with 6.5 million people, half of whom live in the Boston area (map). Here's how to get to Massachusetts, and how to get around. Of the six New England states, Massachusetts has the largest number of top tourist attractions: Boston & CambridgeCapital of Massachusetts and unofficial "capital" of New England, Boston is the region's largest city and the hub of transportation, commerce and society. The neighboring city of Cambridge is America's most distinguished university town. More... Lexington & ConcordThese two pretty, historic towns were where the American Revolutionary War began. Today they're favorite get-out-of-the-city destinations for walkers, bikers, history buffs and shoppers. More... North ShoreHistoric Salem, Marblehead, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Ipswich and Cape Ann are prime getaway areas for Bostonians and their friends in the know. More... South ShoreNew England—and indeed America—began here when the Pilgrims stepped ashore on Plymouth Rock in 1620, and Americans visit Plymouth to commemorate that beginning. More... Cape CodLong one of America's favorite summer resorts, its charming seaside towns such as Falmouth, Hyannis, Chatham, Orleans, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown are packed in warm weather, as is Cape Cod National Seashore. More... Nantucket & Martha's VineyardThese two islands have been popular resorts ever since the whaling trade declined. Nantucket is smaller and pricier, "the Vineyard" is larger and more diverse. More... New Bedford & Fall RiverSoutheastern Massachusetts offers lots of maritime history: New Bedford is all about whaling, and Fall River has the world's largest naval ship exhibit, including the World War II-era battleship USS Massachusetts. More... WorcesterMassachusetts's second-largest city has lots of colleges, an industrial base, fine museums, and one of the world's great collections of medieval armor. More... SturbridgeOld Sturbridge Village takes you back to the New England of the early 1840s, and there are antique fairs and Russian icons nearby. More... Pioneer ValleyThe Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts is home to five famous colleges, Massachusetts' third-largest city (Springfield), scenic beauty, and lots of history. More... SpringfieldTalk about inventions! The internal combustion auto, the motorcycle, the monkey wrench, ice skates and the game of basketball were all invented here, but people visit today for Springfield's excellent museums. More... Berkshire HillsThe north-south range along Massachusetts' western border with New York state is a popular summer resort area and summer home to arts organizations such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood. More... If you fly to New England you'll probably land at Boston's Logan International Airport (BOS). (Here's more on Boston transportation.) NEW YORK CITY to BOSTON: here's how to travel.
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