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Did you know that the Route 6 on Cape Cod goes all the way to California, and was once the longest highway in the USA, running 3,652 miles to Long Beach before California renumbered its roads? Now, with its terminus in Bishop, CA and at…
So far, on MassFinds, we’ve featured a few of Massachusetts’ notable 2012 anniversaries – between Fenway’s 100th, Pembroke’s 300th, and Tanglewood’s 75th (among many others), there’s no shortage of celebratory fun this summer. And in keeping that momentum going, today we look to a series…
There’s no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than here in Massachusetts, where it all started. More than 230 years ago, the 13 colonies declared independence, fought the opening battles against the British Empire in Lexington and Concord, and birthed a new nation.…
Part of the ongoing “Head West” series. To see previous Head West posts, click the “Head West” tag at the bottom of the post and start browsing. Looking for something to do that will snap you out of the summer doldrums? Head west! Beautiful scenery…
It’s a year of notable anniversaries here in Massachusetts – and in the realm of music, we’d be remiss not to feature the celebration of the beloved, iconic Berkshire music festival, Tanglewood. Having just kicked off its 75th Anniversary Season, Tanglewood continues its rich tradition…
Are you looking for a change of scenery this summer? Well, there’s a whole world of fun to discover here in Massachusetts, and just a short drive west of Boston, you’ll find a captivating sense of adventure, an array of family fun, and quite a…
There are numerous things to see and do in Massachusetts. One can visit waterfalls, camp, hike, canoe or kayak, or find a private area to yourself to just relax and take in the scenery. Would you believe that there is an area that has all…
Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket aren’t the only summertime island getaways in Massachusetts. In fact, there’s an island oasis that’s just a 15-minute ferry ride from downtown Boston. The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area abounds with adventures for nature lovers, history buffs, and explorers of…
We had so much fun researching and writing our article on the Antique Carousels of Massachusetts that we thought we would stay in a nostalgic frame of mind. So for this post we set our minds to things that are iconic of the late 19th…
