I would love to visit MA, especially Boston and Salem/Danvers for the history, perhaps even do 2-3 weeks of it in the summer since I am planning on being a history teacher after graduation and I would have lots of time in the summer (though not as much as many think...teachers, at least the good ones, don't really have the summer off. Crappy teachers do, however, and that is why they don't go up in the payscale).
But, I am rambling. My point is, I would love to visit, and the countryside has to be beautiful. But, I could not stand to live there.
My hats off to Freepers from MA.
The good news is that this exodus will increase the red state political power, without really impacting the conservative nature of the states much.
Salem sucks for the most part, Danvers is a bedroom community, Boston can be cool, go on a tour with a guide in Salem or Boston. I worked with one of the Proctors from witch trail fame, a commie, for real, my family hit the beach in Salem and left immediately for Conn.
Come, and bring your money with you. We can tax it, and give it to the dirtbags who will beg from you the whole time you walk down the freedom trail.
Mass is full of whack jobs. I am far from Boston, but just down the road from Amherst--which is worse. Thank God I live in the only conservative enclave in the area. Every year or so they try to override the tax limits, and the old folks vote it down. Gotta love that!
Thanks for a nice post. If you're interested in history, be sure to check out Lexington and Concord in the northwestern suburbs, and the Freedom Trail downtown.
Boston and vicinity is certainly worth a visit for the history. Salem isn't too bad, at least the historical/touristy parts are clean and safe. I've been going there for 11 years without any problems. A good rule for Salem is to turn back as soon as you stop hearing English being spoken.
Summer is an okay time to visit although the weather can be hot and nasty at times. The best time would be September/October--probably the best weather of the year and you catch the fall colors.