On top of that, there are excellent attractions in Massachusetts cities, including Fenway Park, Cape Cod and other small coastal towns. Travel in Massachusetts is a big deal, but the state has a lot more than that going on. Education in Massachusetts is some of the best in the country ...
The biggest changes in the year 2020 are likely to be in demographics. While this won’t change the look of a physical map of Europe or even thepolitical map of Europe, what it will do is change the ethnic populations of parts of the European Union. Brexit will cause all sorts of rami...
Massachusetts is like the “Library of America“. It has the best university in all of the United States, Harvard University. Also, Massachusetts has Cape Cod known for its beaches and small-town vibes. Massachusetts’ entire eastern coast is the North Atlantic Ocean, which includes Cape Cod ...
Energy and Environmental Affairs Sec. Rebecca Tepper declared Worcester, Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk counties to be in a Level 3 - critical drought. The rest of the state, aside from Cape Cod & The Islands, are in a Level 2 - significant drought, Tepper said. ...
Bolton Spring Farm is one of the oldest apple orchards in New England and it could be one of the most scenic as well. Located on Main Street in Bolton, Massachusetts, you get some stunning views of the nearby towns from this hilltop orchard, and you get over two dozen varieties of apple...
Cities and towns north and west of Boston likely won't see more than a few rogue sprinkles. The coastline will be cloudy and cool with just an occasional bout of mist or drizzle. The best chance of any real rainfall will be over southeastern Massachusetts, particularly Cape Cod and the isl...
are abundant. The cape’s favourable climate, scenic beauty, and proximity to theEastern Seaboard’smajor urban areas have made it one of the country’s premier tourist and vacation destinations. During the summer coastal towns and villages such asBarnstable,Bourne, Chatham,Dennis,Eastham,Falmouth,...
The coastal towns vary greatly. In the southwest most are commercial centres, reflecting the heavy tourist trade that characterizes the region. The mid-coast section is marked by a combination of fishing and other maritime activities, vacation and retirement homes, and resort centres. Downeast remain...
Away from its cities, towns, and wealth of historical sites, Massachusetts is actually a stunning part of the country to visit. Martha’s Vineyard is a popular vacation spot for the rich and famous, while the beautiful Boston Harbor Islands andCape Codare among its most beautiful natural attra...
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