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STATEWIDE | ACCOMODATIONS | ATTRACTIONS | ANNIVERSARIES | EXHIBITIONS | RESTAURANTS & OTHER
Statewide Highlights

- MA250 – A History of Possibility. The journey to American independence started in Massachusetts. As we mark the 250th anniversary of our country and independence, we’re inviting the world, to experience the history we’ve made and continue to make. To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution for the Independence of America, Massachusetts is developing opportunities for statewide engagement around Revolutionary history. Reenactments, special exhibits, Revolutionary tours and trails, are planned for 2025 and a signature event is being planned for 2026. More info: 250.ma
- World Cup 2026 Massachusetts will host seven matches at Gillette Stadium from the FIFA World Cup 26™, including a knockout game during the Round of 32 and Quarter-final stages. Watch parties and other festivities will be held in Boston throughout the tournament.
- Movie Location Map – American Fiction Produced by the Massachusetts Film Office , this guide maps out the filming locations of Academy Award-winning American Fiction, which was filmed in Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Newton and Scituate, Massachusetts in 2022. More info: mafilm.org/american-fiction/
- Movie Location Map – The Holdovers Produced by the Massachusetts Film Office, this guide maps out the filming locations of the Academy-Award winning The Holdovers, which was filmed in Berlin, Boston, Buckland, Cambridge, Clinton, Deerfield, Fairhaven, Gill, Gloucester, Groton, Medfield, Milton, New Bedford, Saugus, Shelburne Falls, Somerville, Southborough, Wakefield, Waltham and Worcester, Massachusetts in 2021. More info: mafilm.org/the-holdovers/
- Massachusetts Lighthouse Trail invites visitors to take a scenic road trip through the Bay State. Massachusetts is home to the first lighthouse in the US, and now home to over 45 lighthouses. From Cape Ann to Cape Cod, travelers can journey along the Massachusetts Lighthouse Trail to explore coastal communities and the maritime history of the Commonwealth, where you’re bound to find classic gems along our Massachusetts coastlines with some of the dreamiest lighthouses around. More info: visitma.com/lighthousetrail
Accommodations – Openings

- Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, has announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, slated to welcome visitors in Summer 2024. Managed by Plymouth, MA-based Linchris, the property will be the brand’s first lodging location in New England. Following a thirty million dollar top-to-bottom reimagination, Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod, presently operating as the Cape Codder Resort & Spa, will feature 272 rooms and thoughtful features and amenities for visitors of all ages. The resort’s design will seamlessly blend Margaritaville’s casual luxury with the natural aesthetic of Hyannis & the beauty of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
More info: Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod To Open In Summer 2024 - The Coco, Martha’s Vineyard Located in a historic sea captain’s home, each room at The Coco is different from the next, making it feel less like a hotel in the traditional sense and more like your most fabulous friend’s Vineyard estate. Boston based designer Rachel Reider reimagined the property in a lush palette of jewel tones and textured finishes. You still get all the amenities of a hotel stay, including beach towels, chairs for daytime excursions, and Lark Hotels’ signature small-plates breakfast for a quick, complimentary bite before starting your day.
- Berkshires’ Art Hotel on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in Adams Nestled among world-renowned arts institutions and working in collaboration with the Adams Theater, this 9-room artist-decorated boutique inn offers an intimate lodging experience that connects the arts, culture and nature of the Berkshires. Using only organic materials and locally-sourced amenities, the inn caters to visiting artists, outdoor enthusiasts, museum explorers, homecoming guests, and group travelers.
- More info: www.thetrailinadams.com
- The Bell Inn and Tavern A boutique inn, restaurant, tavern and basement bar inside a 19th century mansion in the historic city center of Peabody. Originally the O’Shea Mansion, the upper floors have been turned into a boutique eight-room inn. Guests and visitors alike can enjoy the Bell Tavern or The Cellar speakeasy. More info: www.bellinnpeabody.com
- Sisu A Boutique Motel Sisu is a boutique motel located in historic downtown Plymouth. Previously known as the Blue Anchor Guesthouse, this location has been welcoming travelers from near and far for almost a century. They have eight unique and thoughtfully designed guestrooms with hand-crafted wooden tabletops, Ursa Major toiletries, locally-made Matouk bed and bath linens, and some curated historical panache. Additionally, the full property buy-out option is ideal for groups of 10-15 guests, providing a perfect meetup spot with access to all downtown Plymouth has to offer. More info: https://seeplymouth.com/listing/sisu-a-boutique-motel/
- Wellsworth Hotel: The former Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center has been rebranded to the Wellsworth Hotel. Each of the 203 guest rooms and suites at the Wellsworth Hotel seamlessly combines traditional New England aesthetic with a fresh, contemporary look. Inspired by the stately, red-brick building’s heritage as the home of Massachusetts eyeglass maker American Optical Company for 160 years, they designed their accommodations as spacious, quietly elegant sanctuaries for unwinding. More info: https://wellsworthhotel.com/
Notable Anniversaries
- 250th Birthday of Johnny Appleseed John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on September 26, 1774. The 31st Annual Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival in Leominster, on Saturday September 14, 2024, will honor the 250th Birthday of Johnny Appleseed. This will kick off a series of events and celebrations in the region, running through mid-October. More info: https://www.visitnorthcentral.com/
- Pilgrim Hall Museum, a historic landmark and tourist attraction in downtown Plymouth since 1824, kicked off its bicentennial year on March 1st. Their mission is to “foster thoughtful understandings of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the Wampanoag people, and the complex evolution of Plymouth as an impactful narrative of America’s history.” Events are planned throughout the year including a special lecture series, an Official Salute to the 200th Anniversary in June, a 200th Birthday Ball in September 2024, and more. More info: pilgrimhall.org
- Get ready for the 50th anniversary of Annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll. The Christmas Stroll embodies the magic of the holiday season with tributes to Christmas’ past! Transform the island into a Winter Wonderland while creating delightful memories with us at this year’s Christmas Stroll, December 6 – 8, 2024.
- 175th Annual Franklin County Fair, Greenfield, MA September 5 – 8, 2024; this year’s theme: Rooted in Our Community. The Annual Franklin County Fair is a great way to spend an exciting and fun-filled fall day, with live performances, competitions, comfort food, thrilling rides and games, and the wide variety of prize-winning animals on display along with the local and talented folks that raise and care for them.
- Visit the William College Museum of Art’s exhibition Emancipation. Conceived as a commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation visualizes what freedom looks like for Black Americans today and the legacy of the Civil War today and beyond. Highlighting the perspectives of contemporary Black artists, Emancipation features commissioned and recent works by Sadie Barnette, Alfred Conteh, Maya Freelon, Hugh Hayden, Letitia Huckaby, Jeffrey Meris, and Sable Elyse Smith. The seven installations span sculpture, photography, and paper and textile fabrications.
- Worcester Historical Museum -150th Anniversary in 2025 Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is the only institution devoted to Worcester’s local history. It includes a research library of over 7,000 titles, an archive that houses thousands of documents, and a collection of artifacts, all vital to the study of Worcester history. WHM also owns and operates Salisbury Mansion, Worcester’s only historic house museum. Built in 1772, it has been restored to its 1830s appearance. Preserved at the American Antiquarian Society, it is one of the best documented historic houses in New England. More info: worcesterhistory.org
- EcoTarium – 200th Anniversary 2025 The EcoTarium was founded in 1825 as the Worcester Lyceum of Natural History. The EcoTarium museum of science and nature in Worcester, Massachusetts, offers an indoor-outdoor experience to visitors of all ages. Guests are encouraged to explore three floors of indoor interactive exhibits, live animal habitats, daily Science Discovery programs, hikes through forest and meadow nature trails, outdoor imaginative play, and a train ride (seasonal) around the 45+ acre campus.
- Old Sturbridge Village 80th Anniversary: A living museum that portrays life in an early 19th-century rural village, celebrating 80 years since its establishment in 1946. More info: osv.org
- 25th Anniversary of MASS MoCA, Adams, MA Celebrate MASS MoCA’s 25th Anniversary from May 24 – 26, 2024 Join for a full weekend celebration in North Adams to kick off MASS MoCA’s 25th Anniversary. They will honor the vision and committed support of the diverse community of people & partners who have made this audacious experiment a resounding success; and lay the foundation for MASS MoCA’s future as a creative campus with a regional, national, and global impact. More info: http://www.massmoca.org
- 65th Anniversary – Brimfield Flea Market in 2024 More info: brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com
- 50th Anniversary of the film Jaws on Martha’s Vineyard in 2025
- This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn, in Spencer. This 19th century barn has a dazzling selection of Christmas trip, and features thousands of ornaments, nativities, Santas, and carolers. Also, the Annual Spencer Fair (over 130 years old) takes place on Labor Day Weekend. The Spencer Fair is an old time, traditional country fair including ox, horse pulls, cattle, rabbit and poultry shows, hall exhibits, and entertainment.
Attractions
- Mayflower Excursions, Provincetown, MA You’ll be riding in the comfort of 12 and 14 passenger Mayflower Excursion Ford Transit Vans, each with A/C and stocked with snacks and water for your journey. Mayflower Excursion has carefully crafted the following tours so that there’s something for everyone. All tours are narrated by tour guide/drivers who are enthusiastic to share their knowledge and love of the Outer Cape. All tours begin in front of Provincetown Town Hall, at 260 Commercial Street. More info: mayflowerexcursions.com
- The new Adventure Park at Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich will have you soaring down ziplines, navigating courses and climbing bridges throughout the great outdoors. The five aerial treetop-canopy trails will give you an all-new perspective of the Cape’s scenic beauty. More info: myadventurepark.com/location/sandwich-ma/
- Museum of Ice Cream will open in the Seaport in Summer 2024. Museum of Ice Cream brings to life the universal power of ice cream by creating experiences that inspire imagination, helping to rediscover the kid in you. The inclusive environments are designed to inspire human connection and energize the senses to reimagine the way we experience and love ice cream. More info: museumoficecream.com
- WNDR Museum WNDR is powered by a collective of thinkers, artists, poets and designers, working at the intersection of art and technology. The expansive programs put forth as a collective hub includes museums, creative studio, and bold collaborations. More info: wndrmuseum.com/location/boston
- Introducing The Rink at Pelham House Resort – the only roller-skating rink that’s set to make your Cape Cod experience absolutely unforgettable. With reservations made in advance per person, get ready to spin, dance, and create unforgettable memories on The Rink at Pelham House Resort – the ultimate roller skating hotspot on Cape Cod. Roller Skates Provided! More info: pelhamhouseresort.com/therink
- The Boston South Visual Art Trail is a collaboration of five arts-based organizations located south of Boston: Plymouth Center for the Arts (Plymouth); Art Complex Museum (Duxbury); Fuller Craft Museum (Brockton); Attleboro Art Museum (Attleboro); and South Shore Art Center (Cohasset). Each provides free admission to rotating exhibits. Each partner is located within 40 minutes of at least one of the other partner facilities. Download a brochure here.
- The Innovation Trail of Greater Boston aims to celebrate and share the stories about the past, present, and future of science, technology, medical, business, and social innovation. The Innovation Trail is a walkable trail with 21 key sites, including four museums, spread across Boston and Cambridge. More info: theinnovationtrail.org
Groton Hill Music Center Known as New England’s nonprofit music education & performance destination, Groton Hill Music Center shares the transformative power of music through teaching, performing, and giving. Its new home is a 126,000 square foot love letter to sound, with 35 studio classrooms, 2 acoustically tuned performance halls, and 2 multi-use spaces nestled in preserved agricultural fields. More info: grotonhill.org
Exhibitions
- Coming to Historic Deerfield’s Flynt Center in May, 2024 is the exhibition: Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North. As a corrective to histories that define slavery and anti-Black racism as a largely Southern issue, this exhibition offers a new window onto Black representation in a region that is often overlooked in narratives of early African American history. Through 125 remarkable works including paintings, needlework, and photographs, this exhibition invites visitors to focus on figures who appear in—or are omitted from—early American images and will challenge conventional narratives that have minimized early Black histories in the North, revealing the complexities and contradictions of the region’s history between the late 1600s and early 1800s.
Restaurants & Other
- Famed music venue, The Iron Horse, is slated to reopen in Northampton on May 15, 2024. More info: https://ironhorse.org
- Le Peacock is a new hidden gem in the heart of Shelburne Falls. Tucked below 10 Bridge Street, Le Peacock is a cozy speakeasy serving up a variety of farm-to-table eats, craft beverages and specialty cocktails including local draft beer, wine, and spirits. More info: instagram.com/le_peacock_food_wine_cocktails/
- The Cut is a 22,000 sq ft multi-purpose entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Gloucester, surrounded by the City’s galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, and hotels. Its goal is to be the premier destination for music, food, and entertainment in the region, as its two kitchens serve the finest seasonal gastropub fare on the North Shore along with your favorite libation from their selection of draught beers, hard kombucha, bottled standards, fine wines, curated cocktails, and innovative mocktails. More Info: https://thecutlive.com/
- Untold Brewing Plymouth’s forthcoming Research & Development brewery and taproom in North Plymouth at the new Harborwalk Development by Cordage Park is opening soon. Untold Brewing also has locations in the Plymouth County towns of Scituate and Hingham. More info: https://www.untoldbrewing.com/scituate
- Inn on Boltwood with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book For families seeking a memorable experience centered around the Eric Carle Museum, our Carle Family Adventure Package offers museum tickets, a book, plushies inspired by Eric Carle’s characters, and a $50.00 food & beverage credit in 30Boltwood for a well-rounded stay, creating an enriching experience for both children and parents alike. More info: www.carlemuseum.org and innonboltwood.com/special-offers/carle-family-adventure-package/