The best things to see and do in Massachusetts
Tourist attractions in Massachusetts
If skiing and mountain sports are your passion, then Western Massachusetts and the Berkshires are the right places to be. The Connecticut River Valley is also in this region along with the towns of Lee, Lenox, Stockbridge and Great Barrington where you can enjoy live music and theater. On the other hand, West Springfield hosts the Big E Agricultural Fair during the fall of each year. If you want to visit a family vacation spot, then Cape Cod is the place to be because of the many beaches, lighthouses, cliffs, dunes, freshwater ponds, and hiking and biking trails. Here you can enjoy seafood, beach activities, camping, antique shopping and much more.
Central Massachusetts is also worth visiting for the charming towns and farms where you can enjoy fall harvest celebrations. You should also definitely visit Old Sturbridge Village, which is a recreation of what a town would have been like in the 19th century that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Worcester is a college town that has the usual live entertainment associated with college towns. The Giant Brimfield Antique Show is held in the town of Brimfield.
If you’re looking for urban pleasures, Boston and Cambridge are the places for you. Here you can enjoy the theater, great shops and restaurants, and museums. Of course, there is the famous Freedom Trail in Boston, where you can walk through the iconic settings of the American Revolution. Cambridge is home to Harvard University and is separated from Boston by the Charles River. There are museums depicting Revolutionary War events in nearby Concord and Lexington.
Best time to visit Massachusetts
The climate of this state is very similar to that of New York with more snow and a little colder. Rain is not limited to winter and can happen unexpectedly at any time of the year. Humidity and heat can be high during the summers. Therefore, we can say that from a weather point of view, spring during the months of April, May and June and late summer and late fall, September and October are the best times to book your flight to Massachusetts.
Airports in Massachusetts
There are 45 airports in the state of Massachusetts and among them Gen Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is the only international airport. The other major regional airports are Worcester Regional Airport, New Bedford Regional Airport, Martha’s Vineyard Airport and many more.