Visit Massachusetts

Each June, Massachusetts bursts with joyful celebration and community as towns and cities across the state come alive for Pride. From vibrant parades and family-friendly festivals to LGBTQ-owned cafés, bookstores, and boutique hotels, Massachusetts proudly stands as a welcoming destination for all. Get your guide to all things Pride on our blog: https://www.visitma.com/blog/guide-to-pride-across-massachusetts/

📸Jack Cohen

Grab the kids and head north for tons of summer fun!

Whether you are interested in wildlife, history, farm animals, sailing, or water parks, there is something for everyone to enjoy North of Boston. Get inspired to plan your next trip on our website at https://www.visitma.com/plan-your-trip/regions/north-of-boston/

🐤Appleton Farms, Ipswich
🏛️North Shore Children's Museum, Peabody
🐦‍⬛Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
🛝Water Park of New England, Danvers
🏛️The House of the Seven Gables, Salem
⛵Maritime Heritage Charters, SAIL Ardelle, Gloucester

The Boston 2026 World Expo is here and we're delighted to welcome the philatelists from around the world to Massachusetts. From the Revolutionary-era stamp act history at Faneuil Hall to the postal history at the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History in Weston, you'll find lots of ways to connect with stamp stories.

And, while your exploring Massachusetts don't miss out on your chance to check out some amazing post offices!

Find out more: https://www.visitma.com/blog/delivering-history/

This National Maritime Day, celebrate the spirit of exploration and the enduring connection between Massachusetts and the sea.

The Massachusetts Lighthouse Trail invites travelers to experience:

⚓ Historic landmarks
📸 Incredible photo opportunities
🌊 Oceanfront communities full of character and charm
🏛️ Maritime stories that span centuries
🚗 Scenic coastal drives

Every lighthouse has a story — and every stop brings you closer to the heart of the country’s maritime heritage.



https://www.visitma.com/lighthousetrail

This weekend is the unofficial start of summer in Massachusetts! Whether you prefer to kick off the season with outdoor dining, a Memorial Day parade, or spending the weekend on or in the water, Massachusetts offers many reasons to head out and explore. Get inspired on our blog: https://www.visitma.com/blog/the-unofficial-start-of-summer-in-massachusetts/

What's your favorite way to spend Memorial Day weekend?

🍦Kimball Farm Ice Cream, Westford
🍻Northampton Brewery, Northampton
🏴Field of Flags, Boston Common
🏖️Nauset Beach, Orleans
🎠Paragon Carousel, Hull
🚣‍♂️Regatta Point, Worcester

Across Central Massachusetts, MetroWest Boston, and beyond, cultural districts take many forms: historic village centers with Revolutionary-era stories, downtown commons enlivened with performance and public art, and vibrant main streets where community events weave imagination into everyday life.

Plan your visit: https://www.visitma.com/blog/a-tapestry-of-history-creativity-community/


Discover Central Massachusetts
MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau
Mass Cultural Council

👩‍🌾Farmers Market season is just around the corner in Massachusetts. While you're here this summer check out these great local markets - grab a snack, pack a picnic, or stock up on road trip snacks all while supporting local growers across the state!

Check out the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources MassGrown map to find your market: https://massnrc.org/farmlocator/map.aspx

Spring is in full bloom across the state!
Grab the family and head out on a colorful adventure this month. Want more inspiration? We've got dozens of spring themed blogs with tons of fun ideas at https://www.visitma.com/blog/category/spring/.

🌷Smith College Botanic Garden, Northampton (📸Lynne Graves)
🌼Garden in the Woods, Framingham (📸Native Plant Trust)
💮Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Boston
🏵️Plimoth Patuxet Museums, Plymouth
💮Hydrangeas on Nantucket (📸Jessica Jenkins Photography)
🌷The House of the Seven Gables, Salem