The state is divided into 16 individual tourism regions and each region is marketed by a Regional Tourism Council (RTC), a nonprofit, membership-based organization. The RTCs develop regional advertising, public relations, brochures, and other marketing initiatives throughout the year.
The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) markets the state as a whole while the RTCs focus on promoting their specific designated service area of the state. The RTCs are an invaluable resource for learning about attractions, accommodations, events, restaurants, retail, networking, and other tourism businesses. The state’s annual grant program helps the RTCs accomplish their marketing initiatives. In FY12, $6 million was distributed among the RTCs to support their advertising, administrative, and marketing efforts.
Greater Boston
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
617-536-4100, or 888-SEE BOSTON (toll free)
North of Boston
North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
978.977.7760
Greater Merrimack Valley
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
978-459-6150 or 800-443-3332
Southeastern Massachusetts
Southeastern Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
508-997-1250, or 800-288-6263 (toll free)
Plymouth County
Plymouth County Convention and Visitors Bureau
508-747-0100, or 800-231-1620 (toll free)
Cape Cod
Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
888-33CapeCod (toll free)
Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
508-693-0085
Nantucket Island
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
508-228-1700
Metro West
Metro West Tourism & Visitors Bureau
508-361-9881
Central Massachusetts
Central Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
508-755-7400, or 800-231-7557 (toll free)
Johnny Appleseed Trail
Johnny Appleseed Trail Association
978-534-2829
Greater Springfield
Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
413-787-1548 or 800-723-1548
Hampshire County
Hampshire County Tourism & Visitors Bureau
413-584-1900
Franklin County
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
413-773-5463
The Berkshires
Berkshire Visitors Bureau
413-743-4500
Mohawk Trail
Mohawk Trail Association
413-743-8127
Map of the Regions in Massachusetts
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
For New England's largest theme park, head to Six Flags New England in Agawam. Experience the "Glow in the Park Parade", an all new nighttime spectacular with dramatic state-of-the-art floats, cirque-style music and thousands of sparkling lights! The Dept. of Conservation and Recreation presents Park Passport, a program where families are encouraged to continue to visit parks statewide in an effort to fill their passport with stamps from all the parks.
- Plan Your Trip
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
