Best Places to Visit in Massachusetts | Travel Guide 2026

National & State Parks

The Small-Town State Park in Massachusetts Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

Hopkinton State Park has miles of trails, a gorgeous reservoir, and a charming small town right next door — here's everything you need to know before you go.

by Raymond Goldfield

A view of Hopkinton Reservoir in Massachusetts, overlooking the water with trees in the background.

This Walkable Coastal City in Massachusetts Is a Must-Visit Gem

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Instead of Kennebunkport, This Massachusetts Town is Where You Should Take Your Next Trip

An image of boats floating in the Cape Cod Bay on a sunny day.

This Waterfront Massachusetts Rental Is so Stunning It Doesn’t Feel Real

Vacation Rentals

Black timber lakeside cottage on stilts beside Tully Pond, with a guest cabin and Tully Mountain behind.

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Nature

Take a Unique Adventure On Massachusetts’ Best Bike Path

A person rides a bike through a park at dusk.

3 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Massachusetts for a Spring Hike

Cross Two States in a Single Hike on This Epic Massachusetts Trail

Experiences

4 Hidden Spots You Didn’t Know Existed in Boston’s Franklin Park

The Unexpected Massachusetts Culinary Tour You’ll Remember Forever

A group of guests and a tour guide stand outside local buildings during the North End Food, History & Italian Bites food tour in Boston, Massachusetts.

3 Truly One-of-a-Kind Buildings You’ll Only Find in Massachusetts

Trips & Routes

One of Massachusetts’s Quirkiest Towns Is Still Flying Under the Radar

This Little-Known Waterfront Village Is One of the Most Charming in Massachusetts

Why Travelers Are Falling for This Small Historic Town in Massachusetts

An exterior view of the historic Burnham house in Essex, MA reflecting in the water.

Food

One of the Best Food Halls in Massachusetts, This Spot Is a Must-Visit

An exterior view of the Quincy Market building at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, MA.

These Might Be the Most Intense Food Challenges in Massachusetts

Yes, You Can Eat Unlimited Brunch at This Beloved Massachusetts Restaurant

Stays

3 Epic Airbnbs in Massachusetts With Sprawling Pools, Steamy Hot Tubs, and Unreal Water Views

3 Airbnbs Near Massachusetts’ Most Epic Waterfall

An autumn view of the cascading Bash Bish Falls waterfall in Mount Washington, Massachusetts.

This Massachusetts Airbnb Looks Like It Belongs in the Nordic Countryside

Bucket List

Vacation Rentals

Best Cabins in Massachusetts: 16 Cozy Rentals for Every Budget

Discover 16 unique cabin rentals in Massachusetts, each offering special amenities and beautiful natural surroundings.

by Sophia Mitrokostas

a modern cabin with a deck in the woods in massachusetts

The 5 Best Outdoorsy Towns to Explore in Massachusetts

A woman with a walking stick stands on a rock and looks out atop Monument Mountain in Great Barrington, MA.

Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Nickerson State Park

by Lynnette Nicholas

Gardens and Town Cove in Orleans, Massachusetts,and it's a beautiful, color garden space.

The Hockomock Swamp Trail Sounds Creepy, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Massachusetts

clouds hover above the Hockamock Swamp Trail in Norton, Massachusetts.

Newburyport, Massachusetts Has a Grass-Fed Smash Burger Shop With a Natural Wine List

by Only In Your State Staff

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All Stories

This Country Store in Massachusetts Is One of the Best Road Trip Stops You’ve Never Considered

Petersham's Country Store is the perfect Quabbin Reservoir road trip stop.

An interior view of the Country Store, a quaint road trip stop in Petersham, Massachusetts.

Amherst, Massachusetts Is a Literary Pilgrimage for Fans of Emily Dickinson

Looking to discover more about the mysterious poet Emily Dickinson? Visit her home in Amherst.

by Charlie Boyle

A college campus full of red brick buildings is blanketed by snow with hills in the background.

The Historic Massachusetts Town Locals Hope Stays Off Tourists’ Radar

There's a hidden historic town in Massachusetts, only a short trip from Boston. A day in Saugus is like traveling through the story of the Bay State.

by Raymond Goldfield

A close-up of an old mill at a historic ironworks in Saugus, MA.

The 5 Most Colorful Places You Can Find in Massachusetts

These 5 vibrant Massachusetts attractions are sure to brighten any day.

Colorful tulips in front of the George Washington statue in the Boston Public Garden in Boston, MA.

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

A small white lighthouse sits on a sprawling group of rocks before an ocean cove.