From the beach towns of Cape Cod, to the idyllic rural charm of central and western Massachusetts, we're giving you some sweet offbeat recommendations to plan your next epic day trip.
Welcome to the Bay State. Home to Boston, the educational, business and cultural epicenter of New England. The state capital gets a lot of shine from guests, of course, but our tiny commonwealth is jam-packed with wondrous places to visit in and out of the city.
There's so much happening here, locals more often refer to the smaller regions inside it. There are the North and South shores, which to an untrained eye look alike but to a Masshole are completely different planets. Along the New Hampshire border lies the Merrimack Valley, whose glory years as an industrial powerhouse have given way to revitalization around history and art. Out to sea are the Harbor Islands, tiny little jewels perfect for exploration and picnicking.
If you drive to the Cape, you can reimagine your beach day by off-roading. There is an off-road vehicle corridor at the Cape Cod National Seashore, but keep in mind that park rangers tend to be strict about fire and grilling rules. You can get the most of your, a six-mile long barrier beach in Barnstable. Bring a grill, pack a cooler , set up a fire at night and even spend the night if you have a sticker and decide to make a weekend of it.
For your planning purposes, the region includes all of Worcester County, and roughly — perhaps controversially — fewer than a dozen or so municipalities that sit in the northwestern shoulder of Middlesex County. Four counties — each with a distinctive vibe — define the cities, towns and rural reaches of western Massachusetts. Travel around Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties and you’ll see the geological and human-made wonders of the Connecticut River Valley. You can visit the remnants and reimagined uses of the industrial age — now breweries, housing and modern manufacturing. Art and culture venues are everywhere.
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