As any student of American history already knows, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was one of the OG states that joined the union in 1788. It also gets props for being the first to write and adopt a constitution. While Boston has been the capital and main city since its founding, Beantown is not the only destination worth visiting. Massachusetts is full of small towns steeped in hundreds of years of history. Of course, you don't have to be a scholar or historically inclined to appreciate the charming communities dotted throughout the Bay State. After all, it packs a punch when it comes to great food, shopping, beautiful beaches and seaside pursuits.
From places with Puritan roots and sites that served as battlefields during the Revolutionary War to a destination famous for witch hunts, these are the most charming small towns in Massachusetts.
