What city or town in Massachusetts do you enjoy most visiting?

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Yada Yada Yada

I may be in the minority here, but I LOVE Boston.

The history is inspiring. Just take a walk along the Freedom trail.

The sites are great. Just wander around Fanueil Hall or the Back Bay area. Or visit nearby JFK library or Bunker Hill.

The food is awesome. Seafood, italian, mmmmm. Some of the best.

And the museums such as the MFA and Museum of Science are a blast too.

What's not to like? :-)

Mike R

Amherst or Northampton

lma0814

I love going to Falmouth (Cape Cod) for a couple days, then head over to Martha's Vineyard for a couple more. I actually prefer to go in September. The crowds have thinned, everything is still open and the weather is perfect!

I love Boston in the Spring time. It's so pretty hear when the Public Gardens begin blooming.

In the fall I love to go North - Salem is a madhouse, but lots of fun in October.

In the winter? I essentially hibernate, or head way south :-D

Killer Chick

Nantucket.... by a mile.

ShouldBeWorking

Any area of Cape Cod is nice for a vacation, or obviously Boston if you're looking to stay busy.

mutherwulf

I love Gloucester.... the rich history there, the bustling fishing industry, the amazing old homes, the wide variety of wildlife, the beautiful ocean and the fabulous beaches. I could spend all summer there!

MentalpauseWoman

Anywhere near Somerville, Arlington, Cambridge. History and many interesting characters.

Ray

1. Boston. For all the history, most of it along the Freedom Trail, Quincy Market, and Fenway Park & the Red Sox, plus Harvard over in Cambridge.

2. Lowell. The Natl. Park Service has taken over much of the old historic textile mill district & has a nice guided walking tour. Also, as a Jack Kerouac fan, I enjoyed visiting Kerouac Park, his grave & various sites of his youth - e.g., residences, high school, Lowell Sun where he was a teenage sports reporter.

3. Salem. For all the history, including Salem Witch Trials, Nathaniel Hawthorne's Seven Gables house

4. Provincetown & Cape Cod in general. For the beautiful scenery, still-quaint villages, history.

5. Martha's Vineyard, including all the scenic little villages.

6. Stockbridge. Beautiful old village, former home of painter Norman Rockwell & current home of the Rockwell Museum

7. Plymouth/Plimouth Plantation. For the Puritan history

8. Springfield. For the National Basketball Hall of Fame

9. New Bedford. For the Whaling Museum & historical district.

Jon T.

Rockport. My honey and I love walking around the shops. I took her for her taste of authentic New England Clam Chowder at the Portside Chowderhouse. We've gone out a few times on the Appledore III - a genuine sail-powered schooner. We drive around the town admiring the houses. It's always a wonderful time.

nova_queen_28

I'd say its a tie between Salem and Plymouth.
I'm a bit of a history buff.

CYP450

Southie Rocks!
Castle Island, the monument, the Strand, shopping, great restaurants, unbelieveable architecture, the Underground Railroad...
wicked pissa!

kafx3

probably salem because it is very lively... the salem museum of witch craft is also very good. salem is near everthing to, so its not too long to the cape or boston.

miXzo

I like Quincy and Dorchester. Just nice looking places.

FineWhine

Not sure if you are asking for suggestions or just personal choice so I'll do both.

One of my fav summer day trips is to Manchester by the Sea. It has, IMHO the prettiest beach in the area (that's saying a lot), although parking is a challenge if you are not a resident. There are a few solutions, but forgive me for not posting them online lol. The town has a few charming stores and restaurants, but is far less touristy than the other shore towns. And if you feel like doing more there are stunning views if you keep riding the shore... Lovely scenery/homes/other towns. Or you can head up North another half hour to go to Rockport which is another wonderful destination.

I will give one tip there...be sure to stop at the Studel Shop on the right almost at the end of the street if walking to the rocks/ocean. Get a piece of strudel and a cup of coffee or whatever and enjoy it on their small back deck. Excellent for the soul and taste buds, and easy on the wallet. The other stores will gladly take leftover money lolol. But fun to poke in, best to avoid on summer weekends. If you like art Bearskin Neck in nearby Gloucester is charming to poke around in. Many love the Glocester beaches...I find them overrated, over crowded and ice cold water.

For food I'd go over to one of the many excellent clam shacks in Essex. Woodman's is the Granddaddy but it has some great competition. Avoid the ones with no cars and you won't go wrong.

And I agree with the other person who mentioned Plymouth and Salem. Salem is up towards Manchester fyi...problem is it has too many cheesy Witch museams. I ignore those unless I have friends visiting. But there are lovely views, some good food and shops, and their version of Duck tours although not up to the Boston ones make for a pleasant outing (not to mention a good way to show off some of the tourist junk while enjoying the scenery a nice ride on and off water! My tourist pick there is the House of 7 Gables. Interesting and the garden in the back is breathtaking to hang out in/have lunch in.

Plymouth has turned into one of my favorite day trips since it still is one of the least touristy. There are some really good shops and restaurants (not to mention an awesome hard to find fresh off the boat seafood store/restaurant). The prices are a fraction of elsewhere, the scenery is lovely. There's easy, cheap parking at the waterfront. And if anyone does want to do the tourist stuff Plymouth Plantation is actually interesting to poke around at. Fun day, and unless you go on a day when traffic is heading down to the Cape, it's an easy ride (plus a good Christmas Tree Shop right off the highway!).

Now, say it's a pretty spring/summer day and I am taking a day trip. Depending on my mood, and traffic, my destination in MA would be Manchester by the Sea or Plymouth.

Had to add one more thing...can't leave out the Cape if you are going for more than one day. If you want young and partying there is the South Yarmouth area. Now I personally think mid-cape around Eastham is more like heaven. The national seashore beaches there are ranked among the best in the world and they deserve it. And a fun day trip from Boston is the boat that goes to Ptown. That's always a fun place to watch people and lots to do and eat.

LOL sorry but no way to choose just one...a top 10 would be hard enough. Lovely area here!

Amalahbambah Redsoxgirl

Worcester. It's beautiful and it has the FIRST national park in America (Elm Park). The ducks and geese are there in the Spring when it's warm, but I doubt that'll be soon. You knowthat weather in New England isn't predictable! I hope you like Massachusetts!

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