18 Undeniable Reasons Why Everyone Should Love Massachusetts
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What do Ben Franklin, Edgar Allen Poe, and Steven Tyler all have in common? These Massachusetts natives could all tell you why the Bay State is an incredible place to be.
Love them or hate them, the Kennedy family is pretty close to American royalty. All the drama of the Kardashians without the reality show.
No, really! Massachusetts has over 29 apple, blueberry, cranberry, peach, and grape wineries. If you prefer to snack and sip, there’s even an official Wine and Cheese trail.
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From cranberry bogs to cranberry sauce, you can’t go far in Massachusetts without running into this tart berry. And speaking of regional snacks…
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They were named after the town of Newton, Massachusetts. Sorry Sir Isaac.
Boston prefers its beans hot and sweet. Or as candy-coated peanuts. Where else can you share a handful of baked beans on the nation's oldest subway?
Half cake, half pudding, 100% local decadence
With the world famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution right here, there’s no better place to head out to sea and meet a whale or two.
Massachusetts knows how to do fall.
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This seaside national park boasts over 40 miles of protected coastline and natural splendor. It's not just for the beach bums though; the CCNS includes explorable marshlands, glacial (or "kettle" ponds), and even a former Coast Guard station transformed into a youth hostel.
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Windswept dunes, shimmering beach grass, and sparkling waters.
The native peoples of Massachusetts are still going strong.
This port city once played host to the infamous Salem witch trials. Nowadays, it is THE destination for all things mystical.
What do you get when you mix the birth-state of American baseball with a Big Green Monster? An amazing sports tradition.
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This summer paradise is the place to be if you love old-fashioned downtowns, saltwater taffy, and giving directions by pointing at your bicep.
You don’t earn the nickname "The Cradle of Liberty" for nothing. Massachusetts has been here from the start.
Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston College, Amherst, Wellesley...you’ll run out of breath before you run out of top-ranking Massachusetts schools.
Incredible nightlife, world-class marathons, and all the cobblestones you could want.
New Englanders may have a reputation for being a bit on the cool side, but the people of Massachusetts will warm your heart with their big personalities and a hot cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee.
Something old, something new, something familiar, and something totally unexpected. Massachusetts delivers it all. The spirit of Massachusetts really is the spirit of America.
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