Travel off the beaten path to discover five lesser-known, secret places in Massachusetts that only locals seem to know about.

Best time to visit: 11:15 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. daily to catch a free training session—or any time, really, because the outdoor exhibit is always open. Why Go: For the guaranteed close-up harbor-seal ...

The first yellow leaves are already being spotted on some early trees. Fall foliage season is almost here, with New England right on the precipice of erupting into the shades of yellows, oranges and ...

One of the country's best apple orchards is in Central Massachusetts, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. The annual rankings highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and ...

Massachusetts has plenty of haunted places to visit this spooky season, including restaurants, hotels, cemeteries and even ships.

Ready to celebrate Halloween next week? While preparations for the holiday typically include buying candy and watching spooky movies, if you're a true horror fan, you're probably looking for ways to ...