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Discover the charm of New England, from its historic towns and scenic coastlines to lesser-known treasures waiting to be explored. Whether you're chasing fall foliage, indulging in fresh seafood, or uncovering the region’s deep-rooted history, we provide insights to help you make the most of your journey. With travel tips by state and season, recommendations for cultural experiences, and guides to both popular and hidden destinations, we’re here to inspire your next adventure.

Swan boats

Boston

Merrimack Valley sunset on the water

Merrimack Valley

Newport bridge and lighthouse at sunset

Newport

Little boy watching horses on beach in North of Boston

North of Boston

Plymouth

Quincy docks at sunset

Quincy

Dorchester Heights Monument Being Restored by Boston National Historical Park for March 17, 2026 Celebrations of America 250

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Courtesy of National Park Service. Photo Credit: Procon Consulting (Ted Fiffy)

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Lawn on D Opens Its 2025 Season!

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The Lawn on D, Boston’s most innovative and dynamic outdoor event space in the heart of the Seaport District, opens…

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Quincy’s Marina Bay Ferry Season Begins April 28, 2025

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The popular Marina Bay Ferry in Quincy, Massachusetts resumes its new season on April 28, 2025, with exciting new operational changes…

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Girl Scout Troop Helped Restore Framingham’s Civil War Statue in 2001

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A three-year effort by a local Girl Scout troop to restore a neglected Civil War statue was celebrated on April…

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Boston’s Omni Parker House: A Legend is Reborn

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The reimagined Omni Parker House, one of America’s most beloved icons, is being unveiled this summer leading up to the…

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Swan Boats – Operatic Grandeur

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In 2025, The Swan Boats in the Public Garden Lagoon is being added to the Boston Irish Heritage Trail, in homage…

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Irish Heritage Trail

The Irish Heritage Trail, a guide to landmarks of Irish-American artists and heroes from the 1700s to the present here in Massachusetts.

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Dorchester Heights Monument Being Restored by Boston National Historical Park for March 17, 2026 Celebrations of America 250

Girl Scout Troop Helped Restore Framingham’s Civil War Statue in 2001

Swan boats and tulips

Swan Boats – Operatic Grandeur

Running Legend Johnny Kelley Finished the Boston Marathon 58 Times

Irish Rebel John Boyle O’Reilly Helped Establish the Boston Athletic Association in 1887

Massasoit statue overlooking plymouth rock & plymouth harbor

See Plymouth in Full Bloom

USS Jamestown Rescues Irish Famine Victims in April 1847

Irish Poet + Land League Leader Fannie Parnell is Buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge MA

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Worcester common in spring

It’s Easy Being Green in Central MA

Running Legend Johnny Kelley Finished the Boston Marathon 58 Times

Boy looks at horseback riders on a beach north of Boston

North of Boston – A Natural Wonder

George Washington statue and flowers

Meet Boston in Springtime

Massasoit statue overlooking plymouth rock & plymouth harbor

See Plymouth in Full Bloom

USS Jamestown Rescues Irish Famine Victims in April 1847

Logan Airport Passenger

Logan Airport Travel Playbook

MCCA Lawn

Big or Small, MCCA Does It All

Lexington Honors Patriots Sam Adams and John Hancock at Centennial Celebration in 1875

Massachusetts Celebrates National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025

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