Home of Plymouth Rock, the Kennedys and the Red Sox, Massachusetts is the epitome of a New England experience. With the dense wilderness of the Poconos in the west, the balmy beaches of Cape Cod in the south east and the bustling metropolis of Boston on the coast there is a slew of sights and sounds to engage any traveler. Indulge in a luscious bowl of New England Clam Chowder followed by the savory flavors of a freshly caught lobster. With every season bringing something special to withhold- from the crisp, gold leaves of autumn to the warmly baked beaches of summer- there's no bad time to vacation in Massachusetts.

Fill up on some history by walking Boston's Freedom trail which winds through the heart of the city. To follow, stop over for a meal in Fanueil Hall. Afterwards visit some of Monet's masterpieces at the Museum of Fine Arts or tour the regal campus at Harvard. If the beach is calling your name, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard are ideal to soak up the coastal rays. Whether you're looking to relax on the sleepy shores of Hyannis or party the night away in Provincetown, Cape Cod vacations are perfection. If 4th of July celebrations are what you seek, what better place than this patriotic state? Listen to the Boston Symphony play along to the fireworks over the Charles or watch the colorful explosives dance across the nighttime sky over Jettie's Beach on Nantucket.... continue reading