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  • Boston, MA

    XV Beacon

    Honored for its serenity and location, Beacon Hill hotel is ideal for Boston getaways

    "A transportive paradise of serenity and relaxation": That’s how the international teams at Conde Nast Traveler described XV Beacon when they selected it for their 2024 Gold List as one of their favorite hotels. With its mix of luxurious touches, artistic elements and nod to a history going back to the 19th century, the boutique hotel is a welcome respite for those seeking to explore Boston, MA or just relax in their room before the gas fireplace or in a whirlpool tub. A grand marble staircase and original caged-glass elevator greet guests, who will experience the utmost in individual service, including 24/7 room service from the popular Mooo…. Beacon Hill steakhouse. Concierges will help with everything from tickets to nearby arts and sports venues to walking and biking trail maps.

    15 Beacon Street 617-670-1500
  • Salem, MA

    Salem Waterfront Hotel

    Luxuries of an urban hotel in one of New England’s most picturesque coastal towns

    Modern luxury with coastal charm: That’s the secret to the popularity of the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Located on picturesque Pickering Wharf with its elegant shops and world-class restaurants, this boutique hotel offers guests everything from a heated indoor pool and state-of-the-art fitness center to a marina and award-winning restaurant. Stroll down the jetty to Derby Wharf Lighthouse, glimpse the majestic three-masted Friendship of Salem, or head downtown to check out the Peabody Essex Museum, the House of the Seven Gables or the Salem Witch Museum. A heritage trail helps you explore this colonial city. And Boston is only a ferry or train ride away. Ask about the Family Vacation and the Stay and Dine or Romance packages.

    225 Derby Street 978-740-8788

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  • Worcester, MA

    Worcester Art Museum

    Art museum’s dining venues provide visitors with creative offerings, locations

    Be inspired by art indoors and out when you dine at the Worcester Art Museum. The awe-inspiring Renaissance Court is the inviting location for the museum’s Cafe. Enjoy coffee drinks, pastries, fruit and a variety of lunch options surrounded by inspiring art and architecture in an immersive space. Try a Lebanese yogurt cup, a Korean cold noodle bowl, or a special salad or sandwich. Kids’ sandwiches are available. The cafe is open during regular museum hours. In the evening, unwind with drinks, music, a bit of art and nature in the summer beer and wine garden in the Stoddard Garden Courtyard and Lancaster Room. Wine, locally brewed beer and snacks will be served and flowers and houseplants offered from Sparkle on Park.

    55 Salisbury Street 508-799-4406
  • Boston, MA

    Mooo - Beacon Hill

    Unrivaled service, cuisine, and ambiance

    Check out our new Seaport location at 49 Melcher Street! Call 617-556-8000 for more information. The magnificent and restored Beaux Arts hotel XV Beacon, features Mooo… for your dining pleasure for breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and lighter bar fare as well. Step into the intimate lounge for a drink and savor the selection of fine cocktails, wine, and beer to start your evening or end the day. You’ll find the private dining room and event venue, the Wine Cellar, on the lower level with vaulted ceiling, stone floors and walls lined with an impressive collection of rare and fine wines. Enjoy he attentive service, sophisticated décor and the creative spin on the classic steakhouse menu to please the modern palate. Staying at the hotel? Enjoy in-room dining and select from the complete Mooo… restaurant menu 24 hours a day.

    15 Beacon Street 617-670-1500
  • Deerfield, MA

    Deerfield Inn

    Classic New England dining experience at this inviting inn’s restaurant, tavern

    Providing classic comfort food as well as innovative flavors to surprise your tastebuds, Champney’s restaurant and tavern at the historic Deerfield Inn offers that inviting New England dining experience. Seasonal dinners, lunches and breakfasts are based on what’s fresh from local farms, artisans and other purveyors. Choose chicken pot pie, slow-roasted turkey dinners, fish and chips or Norwegian salmon, among many exceptional entrees. Enjoy a creative cocktail by the fire or chat with guests and locals with a glass of wine or a local brew at the magnificent mahogany bar. Special nights have special deals on pizzas, burgers, oysters and prime rib, and there are a variety of budget-friendly family meals to go. Watch for special dining events like the yearly Robert Burns Dinner.

    81 Old Main Street 413-774-5587

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About Massachusetts

Welcome to Visit Massachusetts!

Cape Cod, mountains & world-class Boston culture

Massachusetts has all the geographical features of the other states, from skiing and fall foliage drives in the western Berkshire Mountains to the beaches of Cape Cod and vacation islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Boston, MA (and its neighbor, Cambridge, MA) is a world-class city of top-notch cultural offerings and American Revolutionary history.

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Massachusetts Regions and Highlights

Western Mass. & The Berkshires

Western Massachusetts is the state's mountainous area, with ski resorts and other mountain sports. This region also is split by the Connecticut River Valley. The towns of Lenox, Lee, Great Barrington, and Stockbridge, MA offer live music and theater and many museums. Tanglewood in Lenox is the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Amherst and Northampton, MA jump with cultural activities. Favorite museums celebrate Norman Rockwell and Eric Carle. West Springfield, MA hosts The Big E agricultural fair every fall.

Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket

Cape Cod is a giant, curved peninsula that cradles the calm Cape Cod Bay beaches; the Cape's outer shores face the rougher Atlantic. A large strip of the Cape is occupied by the Cape Cod National Seashore, which includes beaches and lighthouses, bluffs and dunes, freshwater ponds, walking and biking trails. The Cape is a family-oriented vacation place to enjoy seafood, beaches, bicycling, camping, antique shopping, and more.

The islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, in the waters south of Cape Cod, are paradises of beaches, bluffs, glorious sunsets, and sweet towns with interesting histories. Both can be reached by ferry from Cape Cod (as well as a few other ports in coastal MA and RI) and both have small airfields. Martha's Vineyard is the larger island, with several cozy towns, good dining and summer theater, and beautiful beaches. Nantucket is even more intimate and upscale, with all the same island pleasures as its larger sister.

Central Mass.

Central Massachusetts is a place of lovely towns, small industrial cities and many farms that welcome visitors for fresh picked produce and fall harvest celebrations. It spans the entire state from north to south, and stretches from the Connecticut River at Springfield, MA to the eastern reaches of the I-495 loop between Milford and Harvard, MA.

  • The northern half, which follows the state border and The Mohawk Trail (MA Route 2) west from about Harvard to Athol, MA is known as North Central Mass. The landscape here is dotted with small towns & lakes, farms and forests, perfect for a day out hiking at a state park or a weekend camping trip. Small cities including Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, and Leominster, MA are hubs of the arts, education, nightlife and dining.
  • The southern half follows Interstate 90 (The Mass Pike) and MA Route 9 west from about Milford, MA to Springfield, MA. Springfield and Worcester, MA are two of the larger cities in the state and are home to several colleges, sports and large events, wonderful museums of the arts, history and sports, renowned annual festivals, dining and nightlife. There's also a lot of American history in the area, including Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA, a living history re-creation of a 19th-century town.

Greater Boston & Cambridge

Boston has all the pleasures of a great city: theater, museums, excellent shopping and dining. The Freedom Trail, a walking circuit, passes many iconic settings of the American Revolution. The Boston Commons and Public Garden are superb urban parks. The Charles River with its picturesque bridges separates Boston from Cambridge, MA, home to Harvard University. Nearby Lexington and Concord have outdoor museums describing Revolutionary War events.

North of Boston/Merrimack Region

The Merrimack Valley and Cape Ann areas, including the towns of Salem, Gloucester, Newburyport, Marblehead, and Lowell, MA, is known for its art galleries, seaside beauty, and fine food. Gloucester and Newburyport have fleets for popular whale watch cruises. The region has many art galleries. Salem, site of 17th-century witchcraft trials, attracts thousands of visitors every October for Halloween fun. Lexington and Concord, MA have outdoor museums describing Revolutionary War events Lowell and its historic mills are a showcase of early American industrial history.

South of Boston/Plymouth Region

The South Shore of Massachusetts is famous for the town of Plymouth, MA and its historic sites, including Plymouth Rock. On the coast you can catch a whale-watch tour and inland you can explore cranberry farms. Quiet beach towns and popular Horse Neck Beach are scattered along Buzzard's Bay. New Bedford is an old seafaring city famous for its whaling and maritime history sites.

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