Featured Region: Southeastern MA

Explore Southeastern Massachusetts by Rail on the Fall River/New Bedford Line! The South Coast Rail commuter line has recently started service, connecting Southeastern Mass to Boston. If you're planning to hop off at one of the stops, here are some options:

Fall River Depot: Located in Fall River on the waterfront

East Taunton Station: A key connection point for the two branches of the South Coast Rail.

New Bedford Station: Situated in the heart of New Bedford Waterfront, where you can take the Seastreak Ferry to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard! 

Which stop are you thinking of exploring?!

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Naumkeag’s 6th Annual Daffodil and Tulip Festival returns to the Berkshires on April 18! Stroll through eight acres of vibrant gardens bursting with stunning spring blooms in Stockbridge. Explore the first floor of the Gilded Age cottage, browse their seasonal gift shop, and shop for plants and bouquets at their pop-up sale. Enjoy breathtaking views of Monument Mountain and the Berkshire Hills as you celebrate the beauty of spring in our gardens. Timed tickets are required in advance - no on-site sales - so book your ticket today!

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Patriots’ Day commemorates the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. Events and reenactments occur all weekend long in Lexington and the surrounding communities, and along the historic Battle Road in Minute Man National Historical Park! Highlights include Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment on April 18 and the Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington on April 19. Click here for a full schedule of events!

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Central Massachusetts is blooming with opportunities to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution this April. Attend the traveling American Revolution Experience exhibit at ‘The Oaks’, the historic home (c.1774) of loyalist Judge Timothy Paine. Then on April 12, return for the American Antiquarian Society’s event Start the Press! – a free community open house commemorating 250 years since Boston printer and patriot Isaiah Thomas brought his printing press and newspaper, The Massachusetts Spy, to Worcester.

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The Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail will be back on April 26 and 27! Visit Franklin County and the 'Asparagus Valley' and enjoy the self-guided tour from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, shopping 28 nationally recognized potters at eight studio locations, while also taking in the rich cultural life, scenic drives, and culinary delights that western Massachusetts has to offer. Pottery will be available for sale in a wide range of wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk with the artists about their work, techniques, and sources of inspiration. The self-guided Pottery Trail winds along scenic rivers and through the historic villages and college towns of Western Massachusetts. 



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America celebrates 250 years of independence in 2026! And there's no better place to honor that history than Boston—the birthplace of the American Revolution. From reenactments to citywide celebrations, Massachusetts will be alive with events commemorating this historic milestone throughout 2025 and 2026. Find more information here!

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Spring blossoms are beginning to carpet Cape Cod and bring a burst of color to the region! For early blooms, head to the Brewster in Bloom Festival May 2-4, featuring a colorful parade, 5k Bloom run, Brewster Band concert and an arts & crafts show at Drummer Boy Park. Opening day for Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich is Saturday, May 10; carve out time to celebrate Spring in all its glory with a peaceful walk amidst the acres of vibrant gardens. And save the date for Heritage's annual Rhododendron Festival on May 16-26, showcasing thousands of their world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties. A true feast for the senses!

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This spring in Western Mass, The Springfield Museums presents Van Gogh for All! Designed to engage 21st-century audiences in the 19th-century art of Vincent van Gogh, this exhibition uses modern technology to introduce audiences to Van Gogh’s genius, his personal struggles, and his creative process. Visitors can literally step into Van Gogh’s artwork to discover the unusual perspective of The Bedroom, go behind the shutters of The Yellow House, or become part of one of the artist’s famous landscapes. Many of the elements in the exhibition are interactive, including a 12-foot-wide, electronic version of the iconic The Starry Night.

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Celebrate the arts all month long! Rediscover the genius of Bach at The Drake’s Bach Festival & Symposium. Explore artist studios at the annual Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail, a self-guided studio tour featuring 20+ potters. Sign up for a collage workshop at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, or a cooking class at The Baker’s Pin. Catch music legend Dweezil Zappa at the Academy of Music in Northampton. When the day is done, top it off with a nightcap at the new Amherst Oyster Bar!



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Celebrate spring with an exciting lineup of events in North Central MA! From Groton and Pepperell’s 250th celebrations to the thrilling River Rat Race, there’s something for everyone. Families can enjoy multiple Easter egg hunts, Easter brunches, and Easter’s Great Gathering. Food lovers will love the Food Truck Social Brunch, while eco-enthusiasts can celebrate at Earth Day Fest. Mark your calendars and join the fun! Visit VisitNorthCentral.com for details.



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When April visits Martha’s Vineyard, flowers blossom, wildlife comes out of their dens, fields, forests, cycling and hiking trails green up and beaches come to life. Shops/boutiques spring sales; pre -season rates at hotels and spring restaurant specials make April Vineyard getaways relaxing and rewarding! Events include: Friday Warm Up at MV Museum (through April 25); Alpaca Shearing Day (4/26); MV Spring Classic Marathon + ½ Marathon (April 27); and a Guided Spring Bloomers Walk at Polly Hill (April 26). Enjoy live music, free movies, yoga, paint, acrylic, fly-tying, cooking classes and more this April!

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As the days grow longer and the air becomes warmer in the Mohawk Trail Region, MASS MoCA has transformed its galleries with new exhibits with fresh inspiration to explore, as well as a great performing art scene. Alison Pebworth: Cultural Apothecary; Jeffrey Gibson: Power Full Because We’re Different; Carly Glovinski: Almanac. Upcoming openings: Randi Malkin Steinberger: The Archive of Lost Memories; Vincent Valdez: Just A Dream…; Bang on a Can: LOUD Weekend July 31-August 2 ; and FreshGrass weekend September 19-21.

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April in MetroWest means the marathon is near! Visit the Winged Foot Art Exhibition on the Hopkinton Town Common 4/5-4/27 and the StART Line Experience 4/13-4/27. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War in Concord 4/19. Dress in period attire and enjoy a historic 1700s colonial dinner at The Wayside Inn 4/19. Travel the 3rd annual Ladybug Trail spring walk and find all of the ladybug sculptures in Franklin 4/26 & 4/27. Visit our website for April vacation itineraries!



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Nantucket April is a metaphor, filled with anticipation of 49th annual one-and-only Daffodil Weekend (April 24-27)! Daffodils - a million+ bulbs strong - evoke spring in every way! Trees, shrubs, tulips and other plants are yawning-out their beauty. Linda Loring Nature Foundation sponsors free field birding trips (Wednesdays April 9, 16, 23, 30, 7:45 to 9:30 am). Nantucket April is peaceful; great hotel deals, exceptional pre-season dining, opportunities to explore Nantucket practically solo! Hit hiking/cycling trails, beaches. Whaling Museum welcomes visitors Monday-Saturday. Hit hiking/cycling trails, beaches, Coskata-Coatue. Grab a bike, take the FREE NRTA-Wave bus island-wide all year 2025. Stay, dine, shop here before the world awakens! It’s all here, all year!

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Help kick off Cider Hill Farm’s 44th season on April 18th when the farm store, bakery, and play areas officially open daily 8 am to 6 pm. Plus enjoy a free hard cider tasting 4 to 6 pm! The Food truck will also be open 11am to 3 pm. Join a vibrant community of reader and writers at the Newburyport Literary Festival April 25–27 to bask in the love of reading. The festival features author readings, panel discussion, and book signings, held in venues across historic Newburyport.

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The Plymouth Public Library will host a five-part series celebrating Plymouth in the Revolution in April and May. On April 19, 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington and Concord...and won. Word spread, and two regiments of Plymouth "Minute Men" rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America's battle for independence. Hear their stories on these Wednesdays: April 2, 9 and 30 and May 7 and 14. The South Shore History Symposium (April 26) commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, a half-day program featuring presentations by regional historians and authors. Join Fuller Craft Museum for its annual craft fair introducing artists to all craft lovers. For all April events in Plymouth County, click here!



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