
Massachusetts
We put together a mini guide of things you might want to know before your trip to Massachusetts! Nevertheless, don't forget to scroll down to the comments to see tips & tricks from travelers who've been there!
BOSTON
๐ Where to find activities
โ Back Bay โ A neighborhood with Newbury Street (shopping and dining).
โ Newbury StreetโA commercial street with restaurants, boutiques, and cafรฉs.
โ North End โ Boston's Italian neighborhood. Narrow streets, Italian restaurants, and bakeries.
โ Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market โ A marketplace and food hall area.
โ Boston Common and Public Garden โ Public parks in the city.
โ The Seaport โ A waterfront neighborhood with restaurants and bars.
โ Harvard and MITโtwo universities in Cambridge. Harvard Square is a walkable area with restaurants and cafรฉs.
โ Fenway Park โ The baseball stadium of the Boston Red Sox.
๐ Where to eat
โ North End โ Italian restaurants, bakeries, and pastry shops.
โ Newbury Street / Back Bay โ Restaurants and cafรฉs.
โ The Seaport โ Waterfront restaurants and seafood.
๐ Where to go out
โ The Seaport โ Bars and nightlife along the waterfront.
โ Back Bay / Newbury Street โ Bars and lounges.
โ Faneuil Hall area โ Bars near the marketplace.
โ Cambridge / Harvard Square โ Bars with a college crowd.
โ Boston has a large student population that drives the bar and nightlife scene.
๐ Where to find culture
โ Freedom Trail โ A walking route through the city connecting historic sites.
โ Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) โ An art museum.
โ Harvard and MIT campuses in Cambridge.
โ Fenway Park.
๐ Nearby destinations
โ Cape Cod, Salem, Plymouth, Providence, RI
CAPE COD
๐ Where to find activities
โ Cape Cod is a peninsula extending into the Atlantic. Beach towns, lighthouses, seafood, and a summer vacation destination.
โ Provincetown (P-town) โ A town at the tip of Cape Cod with a strong LGBTQ+ community, art galleries, restaurants, bars, and beaches.
โ Chatham โ A town with a main street and harbor.
โ Cape Cod National Seashore โ A stretch of protected coastline with beaches, dunes, and hiking trails.
โ Hyannis โ A town on the southern coast. The ferry terminal for Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
๐ Where to eat
โ Throughout the Cape โ Seafood shacks, clam bars, and casual waterfront dining.
โ Provincetown โ Restaurants and bars along Commercial Street.
๐ Where to go out
โ Provincetown โ The most active nightlife on the Cape. Bars, clubs, and live music. A major LGBTQ+ destination.
โ Most other Cape Cod towns have limited nightlife.
๐ Where to find culture
โ Provincetown โ Art galleries, theater, and LGBTQ+ cultural identity.
โ Cape Cod National Seashore โ The natural landscape.
โ Lighthouses throughout the Cape.
๐ Nearby destinations
โ Martha's Vineyard (ferry from Hyannis), Nantucket (ferry from Hyannis), Boston
MARTHA'S VINEYARD
๐ Where to find activities
โ An island off the coast of Cape Cod, accessible by ferry.
โ Vineyard Haven โ A ferry arrival point.
โ Oak Bluffs โ A town with colorful cottages and a harbor.
โ Edgartown โ A town with historic houses and a harbor.
โ Beaches throughout the island.
๐ Where to eat
โ Oak Bluffs and Edgartown โ Restaurants and seafood.
๐ Where to go out
โ Oak Bluffs โ Bars and a social scene in summer.
โ The island has limited nightlife overall.
๐ Where to find culture
โ The colorful cottages in Oak Bluffs.
โ The island's historic architecture and harbor towns.
๐ Nearby destinations
โ Cape Cod (ferry), Nantucket
NANTUCKET
๐ Where to find activities
โ An island in the Atlantic, accessible by ferry from Hyannis or by plane.
โ Nantucket Town โ Historic buildings, boutiques, restaurants, and a harbor.
โ Beaches around the island.
โ The island can be explored by bike.
๐ Where to eat
โ Nantucket Town โ Restaurants and seafood along the harbor and main streets.
๐ Where to go out
โ Nantucket has limited nightlife. A few bars in town.
๐ Where to find culture
โ Nantucket Town โ The historic architecture and harbor.
๐ Nearby destinations
โ Cape Cod (ferry), Martha's Vineyard
๐ Climate by season
Massachusetts has a humid continental climate with four seasons.
Summer (JuneโAugust) โ Highs 25โ30ยฐC (77โ86ยฐF). The peak season for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.
Fall (SeptemberโNovember)โHighs 12โ22ยฐC (54โ72ยฐF). Fall foliage in October.
Winter (DecemberโFebruary) โ Highs 0โ5ยฐC (32โ41ยฐF). Cold with snow.
Spring (MarchโMay)โHighs 8โ18ยฐC (46โ64ยฐF). Cool and variable.
๐ Areas that may not be safe
None found. Nevertheless, make sure to double-check prior to visiting a place that it is safe!
(Picture credit: Andrรฉs Garcรญa)
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