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Autumn in Massachusetts
The autumnal beauty of Massachusetts each November beckons visitors to enjoy our natural resources, historical sites, cultural displays and culinary riches. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we are mindful of the spirit of hope and sharing between the Pilgrims and Wampanoags that resonates four centuries later.
When you explore our cultural and historical destinations, keep in mind that Massachusetts is blessed with a bounty of farms and farmers markets where you can purchase MassGrown products. And if you dine out at local restaurants, you’ll be supporting our MyLocalMA initiative.
Thank you for visiting Massachusetts, enjoy your time here. You can find more information at visitma.com!
Photo: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Uxbridge, MA. Courtesy of Carol Dandrade.
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Franklin County CiderDays will be held November 4-6 at various locations in Western Mass! The original craft cider festival features cider-making, tastings, workshops, orchard tours, culinary demonstrations and more in orchards and venues county-wide and beyond. Whether you are a cider aficionado (hard or sweet), make your own cider, are an orchardist, like hanging out in bucolic orchards, or just enjoy soaking up all the goodness of autumn in New England, CiderDays is your event! Details at ciderdays.org.
Find more information on Franklin County.
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Boston's Holiday Season offers a festive selection of things to do. Come for the sights and check out the Holiday Lights trail to gaze at decorated landmarks. Catch live performances of the Nutcracker and Holiday Pops, or visit Snowport for holiday shopping, rooftop igloos, and even curling. Boston's luxury hotels and intimate boutique properties delight you with their holiday packages trimmed with seasonal specialties and exceptional service.
Find more information on Greater Boston.
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The patriotic Field of Honor (November 10-15) at Johnny Kelly Park in Dennis is a stunning display of American flags, part of a nationwide tribute to men and women in uniform. From glimmering whimsical characters to shimmering jewel-toned orbs, the hand-blown ornaments at Sandwich Glass Museum's Glassblowers' Christmas (November 18-December 30) are perfect for holiday gift-giving. And see the holidays in a whole new light at the beautifully illuminated Gardens Aglow at Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich, which will wow you from November 26-December 26 (Friday-Sundays).
Find more information on Cape Cod.
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Bright Nights at Forest Park kicks off its 28th season on Wednesday, November 23, with a special guest flipping the switch on all 675,000 lights. In addition to the magical lighting display illuminating the three-mile drive, Santa’s Magical Forest will be welcoming visitors to enjoy, snacks, souvenirs, and whirl on the carousel. Santa will be greeting visitors at the entrance on opening night as well. Bright Nights will be open daily November 23rd to January 1st but will be closed November 28th – 29th. For more Western Mass holiday events, click here.
Find more information on Western Mass.
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When Martha’s Vineyard turns its autumn face, grab easel, camera, sneakers, appetite, dreams. Yes to beachcombing gorgeous beaches, lovely lodging, quiet-season rates, cozy dining, dazzling hiking trails, arboretum days, and trivia, karaoke, live music nights! Yes to serene cycling paths, tucking into museums, visit lighthouses, art exhibits/classes, Film Center MET-opera, boutique sales, Artisans Thanksgiving Weekend Festival and Featherstone Holiday-Gift-Show. It’s a dazzling Vineyard autumn here, with immense beauty in a place you need to be!
Find more information on Martha's Vineyard.
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Don't miss EJ Hill – Brake Run Helix @ MASS MoCA! For his first solo museum show and largest exhibition to date, EJ Hill will create a massive sculptural installation that incorporates a stage for performances as well as a functional roller coaster. Hill’s practice focuses on everyday experiences that intermingle public struggle, endurance, trauma, and joy, whether within athletics, religion, the American education system, or amusement parks. On view until January 31, 2024.
Find more information on the Mohawk Trail Region.
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Nantucket’s November is wondrous, beautiful and fun, its subtle beauty magnified by fall-colors. Its 200+ conserved properties await, cloaked in autumn finery. Plenty of Nantucket Walkabouts inspire; Ravenous Reptiles, dazzling Festival of Wreaths kicks off the holidays, enjoy SCROOGE Musical; Nantucket Noel, Annual-Christmas-Tree-Lighting and A Nantucket Christmas Carol. Shop for holiday gift-giving, snuggle-up at cozy inns and enjoy island cuisine, visit serene beaches solo or with a special friend, cycle, stroll and celebrate the coming season! It’s all near and here!
Find more information on Nantucket Island.
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With a crazy year leaving us feeling trapped, we could all use an escape. Southeastern Massachusetts is so close to home you’ll be here by noon. What you won’t be is looking at the same four walls, because you’ll be too busy taking a stroll by the ocean, finding that art you’ve been needing & having the freshest seafood possible...most importantly making memories that will help you escape.
Find more information on Southeastern Mass.
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The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, is excited to present its third year of NightWood, an outdoor sound and light experience that immerses visitors in a fantastical winter landscape. Inspired by The Mount’s unique setting, NightWood combines scenic elements, theatrical lighting, and a dramatic score to create eight unique scenes. NightWood runs November 11–January 1. Reservations suggested.
Find more information on The Berkshires.
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