Visit Massachusetts - October 4, 2025

Fall Hikes - Reach New Heights in Massachusetts 🥾🍁

Come to where the fall hikes are full of color.

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Some of the best foliage vistas are earned on foot – in forests, along ridgelines, and around ponds in Massachusetts. Here are just a few of the amazing trails hikers of all levels can check out

North Central Massachusetts - a.k.a. Johnny Appleseed Country - is well known for it’s amazing four-season sports and recreation opportunities. From youth sports complexes to the ever-popular Wachusett Mountain to some of the best hidden gem hikes in the state, there is something for every type of athlete.

And, when the adventure is over, you’ll also find fun general stores, fantastic dining, and comfortable places to stay.

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Cheering on your student athlete? Heading to a big tournament? Exhausted after a day of hiking. Massachusetts has you covered and comfortable with wonderful places to stay across the state.

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12,000 athletes.

Tens of thousands of spectators.

One epic weekend!

The Head of the Charles Regatta is back, October 17-19, 2025. Whether you’re a spectator or competitor, the amazing organizers have the information you need to make sure your weekend is shipshape.

Spectators

Competitors

Oct 5 | Baseball | We love our October baseball - and Vintage Baseball at Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm in Newbury is a fall classic. Pack a picnic and enjoy the day!

Oct 9 | NHL | The Boston Bruins will open up their season at the TD Garden against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Oct 10-13 | Quabbin Days | Don’t miss the inaugural Quabbin Days celebration - full of events for all ages including hikes, fishing, and more!

Oct 12 | Road Race | The Yarmouth Seaside Festival Road Race is your chance to run, jog, walk, push a stroller or however you want to go along the scenic, flat along the Bass River.

Oct 18 | Hall of Fame Induction | Volleyball fans are welcome to cheer on the hall of fame induction class of 2025 at the Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke.

Oct 22 | NBA | The Boston Celtics home opener is on against the Philadelphia 76’s.

Thru Oct 24 | Youth Hoops | Check out the Friday Night Lights youth basketball clinics at Starland Sportsplex in Hanover.

Nov 14-16 | Ski + Ride | Get your discount tickets for this year’s Snowbound Expo at the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. Use code: MassachusettsOffice.

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