MassFinds: New Massachusetts destinations every week with your guide, Mott the Squirrel!
Happy Mother’s Day, Massachusetts and friends! In light of today being the ultimate “thanks” to mom, let’s celebrate with flowers – check out these flower-themed photos from across the state! The following photos, and many more, can been seen on our official Flickr account. Have…
We pass them in arcades and amusement parks without a lot of thought. They have been part of the landscape for as long as we can remember, and as low-tech as they are, they still provide some 21st century fun. Still one of the best…
According to the National Retail Federation, U.S. consumers spend roughly $1.9 billion on flowers, and roughly $671 million on greeting cards annually for Mother’s Day, making it the second largest U.S. spending holiday. Arguably, though, the art of making that wonderful mother in your life…
Massachusetts feels like a natural water park to a western transplant like me. With so many waterways, why go by foot to see the historic, natural and urban sights of the Commonwealth when you can go by paddle? Cape Cod is famous for attracting Kennedys,…
It’s May! A month where you can start planning for some promising weather, outdoor adventures, and, as we’ll bring to light today, for some spring seasonal good-listening, outdoor music fun! With the upcoming celebration of Tanglewood’s 75th year, and an endless amount of uniquely talented…
May has arrived, fruit blossoms are in full bloom, ospreys and sandpipers are returning from their winter vacations, and Massachusetts is basking in, unseasonable but glorious, sunny, spring weather. When the sun shines, thoughts drift inevitably to days lazing on the beach, and for many…
You don’t have to cross the pond or hit the Rockies for the best in world cinema. Massachusetts, with its newly robust film industry, is the place to be when it comes to top-notch film shorts and inspiring documentaries. The Independent Film Festival Boston (IFF…
As this is April school vacation week, if there is one family fun activity that you should try to experience, it might just be the Fenway Park Open House. On Thursday, April 19th, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the historical gates of Fenway Park…
It’s one of the most energetic days known to Massachusetts. Patriot’s Day. A day where, with a little good luck, the weather is beginning to warm; a day where baseball is graciously welcomed back to The Hub; and a day where 500,000 spectators gather along…