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3 Reasons Why Massachusetts Is the Best Place To Retire

Looking to retire soon? Living in Massachusetts should be at the top of your list.

by Charlie Boyle
on Feb 18
A small white lighthouse sits on a sprawling group of rocks before an ocean cove.
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People Live Their Whole Lives in Massachusetts and Somehow Miss These 4 Places

by Charlie Boyle
on Dec 27
Two vividly pink flowers sit in the foreground, in the background there are quaint houses by the river..
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4 Exciting Places in Massachusetts Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026

by Kim Falchek
on Dec 24
Historic brick homes line a street in Salem, Massachusetts.
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The One Thing to Do in Massachusetts Before the End of the Year

by Kim Falchek
on Nov 29
Several colorful performers hold presents next to a hotel cart as part of the ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil holiday performance.
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5 Massachusetts Tourist Spots I Tried to Hate (But Ended Up Loving)

by Raymond Goldfield
on Nov 7
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Massachusetts’ Most Famous Urban Legends: Haunting Tales for Curious Travelers

Do you enjoy a creepy tale? Beware, these Boston Harbor urban legends are not for the faint of heart.

by Kim Falchek
on Sep 9
A black and white photo of a ghostly figure walking through a tunnel.
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3 Places in Massachusetts You May Want to Skip, According to a Local

There are certain places in Massachusetts I wouldn't take anyone, including my worst enemy. Here they are.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Apr 10
view of the interpretive sign and monment surrounding plymouth rock along a street in downtown plymouth, massachusetts
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This College Town in Massachusetts Is a Charming Place to Visit in Fall

Are you looking for a fun college town to visit this fall? Charming Cambridge is packed with wonderful museums, restaurants, activities, and lots of autumn fun.

by Kim Falchek
on Aug 25
Cambridge Common in the fall
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The Battle to Save a Historic Witch Trials Home Near Salem, Massachusetts Is Worth the Fight

The future of a historic Salem Witch Trials building may look bleak, but concerned citizens are rallying to save the Ingersoll's Ordinary tavern before nature takes its toll.

by Kim Falchek
on Nov 4
Front of Nathaniel Ingersoll's Ordinary house in Danvers, MA. Trees surround the deteriorating property.
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I Visited the Oldest Windmill on Cape Cod and Here’s What I Learned

The Eastham Windmill has a long history dating back nearly 350 years, survived several moves, and is the oldest gristmill on Cape Cod.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Oct 31
A wooden windmill stands in a grassy park, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.
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This Long-Forgotten Massachussetts Tourist Activity Is Making A Comeback

This unique activity near Boston is making a major comeback. Spots like Evoke Photography are reigniting an interest in tintype pictures!

by Andrea Verschuyl
on Aug 26
A close-up of a woman's face partially submerged in water, with water flowing over the image.
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These Seven Famous People Were Laid To Rest In Massachusetts

by Kim Falchek
on May 9
Gravestone of John L. Kerouac and Stella H.S. Kerouac, with dates and inscriptions, surrounded by grass.
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This Is The Most Massachusetts Sound You’ll Ever Hear, And We Can’t Stop Listening To It

by Kim Falchek
on Apr 14
Aerial view of a bustling city skyline featuring tall buildings and a harbor in the background.
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Did You Know That Massachusetts Is Home To The Junior Mints Factory?

by Kim Falchek
on Apr 7
A box of Junior Mints with creamy mints in pure chocolate, placed next to a small dish of mints.
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The Little-Known Story Of Speakeasies In Massachusetts And How They Are Making A Big Comeback

by Kim Falchek
on Feb 29
Cozy, rustic room with a yellow velvet couch, wooden table, and black chairs against a brick and stone wall.
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Few People Know The Story Behind This Iconic Boston Fixture

by Kim Falchek
on Feb 20
A large, shiny golden teapot sculpture mounted on a building against a blue sky.
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Most People Didn’t Know That The Plastic Pink Flamingo Was Invented Right Here In Massachusetts

by Kim Falchek
on Jan 24
Two pink plastic flamingos covered in snow, standing in a snowy yard.
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10 Unique Trivia Facts About Massachusetts You Might Not Have Heard Before

by Kim Falchek
on Jan 2
Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack.
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A Little-Known Slice Of Massachusetts History Can Be Found At This Baseball Field In Boston

by Kim Falchek
on Dec 26
A baseball field behind a fence, with a stone monument and informational plaque in the foreground.
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Most People Don’t Know That John Belushi’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here in Massachusetts

Did you know that Martha’s Vineyard is the final resting place of legendary actor and comedian John Belushi?

by Kim Falchek
on Jan 7
skull and crossbones on the headstone of john belushi at abel's hill cemetery on martha's vineyard in massachusetts