Massachusetts

From the historic streets of Boston to the serene shores of Cape Cod, travelers come to Massachusetts for a variety of experiences. Among them: learning about the state’s colonial history, eating iconic New England dishes like clam chowder and lobster rolls, exploring charming coastal towns, and indulging in the vibrant arts and culture scene.

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Massachusetts.

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HOTELS
From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.
Recover the Scandinavian way at Prospect in the Berkshires, through nature, clean air, and multiple sauna sessions.
Architecture, history, and fitness star in these exclusive club hotels that let nonmembers check in.
Whether you want to stay in a historic neighborhood, on the water, or in the middle of Red Sox Nation, Boston’s hotel scene delivers.
New England is brimming with historic grande dames, design-minded boutique hotels, wellness retreats, and glamping getaways.
Hotels can introduce their guests to the creativity that surrounds them—and reveal canvases visitors may not otherwise see.
These are the best U.S. hotels for watching one of the most spectacular night-sky events of the year.
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Whether it’s summer, fall, winter, or spring, there’s a road trip (or two) for each season.
It’s a historic adventure, and it’s lots of fun, too.
These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West coasts.
From Boston to Bristol, Rhode Island, the nation’s birthplace leads the charge in celebrating 250 years of American independence.
The numbers are in: New data reveals how 100 U.S. cities stack up in Resonance’s annual list of the best in the country.
Despite years of warnings about sold-out hotels and sky-high prices, tickets remain available for many matches, and some resale prices are falling.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, food historians are working with culinary experts to recreate colonial-era dishes, from multicolor corn breads to bluefish pâté.
Locals from four U.S. host cities share their tips for finding festivities beyond official celebrations.
Scotch and chrysanthemum tea. Ghee-washed mezcal. Baijiu and mapo tofu. At these Asian American-owned bars, childhood flavors are the inspiration behind inventive cocktails.
You don’t need to fly to Japan to see these legendary pink flowers.