Bay State
Massachusetts travel guide
Revolutionary history, Ivy League towns and Cape Cod summers.
- Capital
- Boston
- Best time to go
- May–Oct
- Daily budget
- $$$$ $280+ a day
- Fly into
- BOS Boston
Top places to visit in Massachusetts
Freedom Trail, Boston
A 2.5-mile walk through the American Revolution.
Cape Cod
Beaches, dunes and seaside villages.
Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket
Island getaways reached by ferry.
Salem
Witch-trial history, best visited in October.
Harvard & Cambridge
America's oldest university.
The Berkshires
Hills, music festivals and fall foliage.
What to eat in Massachusetts
- New England clam chowder
- Lobster roll
- Fried clams
- Boston cream pie
When is the best time to visit Massachusetts?
May–Oct is usually the best time to visit Massachusetts. Expensive: $280+ a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.
Hidden gems in Massachusetts
Little-known places shared by travelers.
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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.