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A brand new addition to Fodor's series of beautifully illustrated Compass American Guides In spite of being one of the smallest US states, Massachusetts has loads to offer tourists. It boasts a wealth of historic towns and cities, including Boston, where the War for Independence started; Salem, home of the infamous Witch Trials and Plymouth, where the first British settlers stepped ashore on the North American Continent. It's also full of beautiful landscapes and seascapes, with mountains overlooking Vermont and New York, nearly 2000 miles of twisting coastline, including the famous Cape Cod National Seashore, and woodland providing the distinctive New England autumn colour. Of course Fodor's Compass American Guide to Massachusetts offers practical advice, helping you find the perfect picturesque inn for your stay, recommending the best restaurants, especially those offering the wonderful local seafood and showcasing all the most interesting historical attractions and museums.Beyond that, though, this guide will take you into the heart of the state, using literary excerpts to evoke the character of the region, whetting your appetite with its breathtaking colour photographs, and providing detailed yet lively historical and cultural background information. If you are a serious traveller, dedicated to reaching beneath the surface and finding the character of a place, this is the guide for you. |