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When you hear the name “Plymouth,” what comes to mind? It may be something related to New England history — and U.S. history, for that matter — as the South Shore town by this name is where the Pilgrims arrived in 1620, which is one reason why the community is often called “America’s Hometown.” Indeed, those who are into history…

Route 24 is one of those state roads that feels more like an interstate highway, as it quickly zips people from the Boston area to places such as New Bedford, Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island, and of course, Cape Cod and the Islands. Because it is typically used as a point A to point B” road, towns just to the…

For many, summertime means heading up to the Maine coast to explore the many quaint seaside villages that extend from the New Hampshire border all the way up to Bar Harbor and beyond. And one of the most popular towns is Kennebunkport, a charming old spot that typically sees its fair share of tourists when the weather is warm.

You don’t have to go very far out of Boston to feel like you’re hours away from the city — and that certainly goes for the South Shore towns of Hingham and Hull. The two communities, which are both on the water and border each other, are about as different as can be, but they also have some common...

One of the most beautiful parts of New England begins right on Boston’s doorstep, yet so many people don’t even know much about it. Indeed, the Nashoba Valley region of the state includes some of the outer northwest suburbs of the city, making it a very short ride from Route 128, and for those who love the fall traditions...

It is no secret that Massachusetts has a lot of interesting places to visit, from the laid-back seaside towns of Provincetown and Rockport to bustling metropolitan areas such as Boston and Cambridge to the historic communities of Concord and Plymouth, the quirky Pioneer Valley cities and towns of Northampton and Amherst, and the charming mountain communities of the Berkshires including…