Massachusetts combines colonial history with academic prestige, autumn beauty, and a distinct New England character that sets it apart from the rest of America. Boston anchors the state as a walkable city steeped in revolutionary heritage, home to Harvard University, the legendary Fenway Park, and neighbourhoods like the Back Bay that reward exploration. Beyond understanding America’s founding story, you’ll discover the legacy of the Kennedy family at the presidential library and explore Cambridge as more than just Harvard’s home.
Salem offers a different kind of American story — from the infamous witch trials to its modern embrace as Halloween central, this coastal town has transformed dark history into cultural celebration. Whether you’re interested in leaf-peeping through New England’s spectacular autumn colours (which isn’t just for pensioners), hiking at Hopkinton State Park, or simply understanding why Boston deserves more than a quick historical tick-box visit, these articles provide honest insights into what makes Massachusetts genuinely worth your time beyond the Freedom Trail selfies.
Boston travel articles
- Learning the legends of Harvard on a campus tour.
- Discovering the story of baseball, starting at Fenway Park.
- A first time visitor’s guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Why visit the Back Bay neighbourhood in Boston?
- 5 really good reasons to visit Boston.
- Review of the JFK Presidential Library and Museum.
- Tackle the key sites on the Freedom Trail: The Old South Meeting House, the Old State House, Paul Revere House and the Old North Church.
Articles about elsewhere in Massachusetts
- A first time visitor’s guide to Salem, Massachusetts.
- How Salem became obsessed with Halloween.
- What to expect at the Salem Witch Museum.
- Guide to visiting Hopkinton State Park.
- Why leaf-peeping is not just for old people.
