From outlets and leading retailers to boutiques and quaint shopping districts, Massachusetts has it all! Visit Boston’s boutique shops and bookstores on Newbury Street and Copley Place, then shop for deals at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets or the Outlets at Assembly Row. In the heart of historic Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is packed with shops, push carts, and restaurants specializing in fresh lobster and bay scallops. It’s common to find musicians and street performers entertaining shoppers, adding to the ambience. Its centerpiece, Faneuil Hall, built in 1742. Near Faneuil Hall, you can find penguins, seals and octopi or take a whale-watching tour from the New England Aquarium and Simons IMAX Theater.

More than Just Shopping

Massachusetts has more to offer than great shopping. It’s bursting with history, culture and natural beauty.  Visitors love our Cape Cod beaches and North Shore lobsters, our Berkshires foliage and Worcester museums. They fall in love with Boston and Cambridge, attracted by their ethnic enclaves, campus buzz and thrilling nightlife.  Visitors love Massachusetts, and so will you.

Highlights Include:

• History: History lives in Massachusetts - the birthplace of the American Revolution, shaped by idealism, rebellion and innovation.  Boston is America’s Walking City, where you can explore 400 years of history, from the Puritans to the present day.
   
• Food: Massachusetts is a culinary paradise, home to over 7,500 family farms, wineries and breweries and renowned for its fresh seafood.  Sample our world class dining, famous local eateries and a diverse menu of ethnic, traditional and modern cuisine. 
   
• Sports: Massachusetts is the state of champions.  Cheer on Patriots football, Celtic Basketball, Bruins hockey and Revolution soccer.  Join spectators from around the world at the Boston Marathon and the Head of the Charles Regatta.  And yes, Massachusetts loves rugby and cricket.
   
• Music: From Boston Symphony Hall and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival to the House of Blues and Sculler’s Jazz Club, Massachusetts is a performing arts mecca, with world-renowned concert halls, cozy night clubs, small cafes and festival stages.  You will love the sound of Massachusetts. 

Great Vacations are made in Massachusetts!