Massachusetts is a historic New England state in the northeastern United States, home to world-renowned universities, revolutionary history, and stunning natural landscapes. From the cosmopolitan city of Boston to the scenic shores of Cape Cod and the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts offers a remarkable blend of culture, history, and outdoor adventure.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Boston Red Sox gear
Official merchandise from Fenway Park stores including jerseys, hats, and World Series memorabilia
Price: $15-100
Where: Fenway Park team store, sporting goods stores throughout Massachusetts
Cape Cod Potato Chips
Kettle-cooked chips made in Hyannis since 1980 — the quintessential Cape Cod snack souvenir, available in Sea Salt, Aged White Cheddar, and seasonal flavors
Price: $4-6
Where: Grocery stores and markets throughout Massachusetts
Boston Cream Pie
The official Massachusetts state dessert — a vanilla layer cake with custard filling and chocolate ganache, invented at the Omni Parker House hotel in 1856
Price: $15-45
Where: Omni Parker House, bakeries throughout Boston, Flour Bakery
Cranberry products
Massachusetts is a top cranberry producer; cranberry jam, sauce, juice, wine, and candy are available throughout Cape Cod, especially at farm stands during harvest season (October)
Price: $5-20
Where: Cape Cod farm stands, specialty food stores, Boston Public Market
Nantucket Lightship baskets
Handwoven rattan baskets with ivory or whalebone decorations — an authentic Nantucket craft tradition since the 19th century when lighthouse keepers wove them during long watches
Price: $100-2000+
Where: Nantucket galleries and craft shops along Main Street
Harvard University merchandise
Official Harvard sweatshirts, hats, and books from the Harvard Coop in Harvard Square — the classic American university souvenir
Price: $20-80
Where: Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
New England Patriots merchandise
Official NFL gear from the six-time Super Bowl champions; Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium has the largest selection
Price: $15-150
Where: Pro Shop at Gillette Stadium, Patriot Place, Dick's Sporting Goods
Walden Pond books and gifts
Thoreau's Walden, journals, and nature-themed gifts at the Walden Pond visitor shop and Concord's independent bookshops
Price: $10-40
Where: Walden Pond Visitor Center gift shop, Concord Bookshop
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Boston Public Market
Indoor year-round market featuring exclusively Massachusetts farmers, fishermen, and food producers. Outstanding local produce, seafood, artisan cheese, honey, and prepared foods.
Hours: Tue-Sun 8am-8pm
Haymarket
Boston's legendary outdoor produce and fish market operating since 1830 along Blackstone Street near Faneuil Hall. The cheapest produce in Boston — cash only, fast-paced vendors, and a genuine slice of old Boston.
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays only, dawn to dusk
Brimfield Antique Show
The world's largest outdoor antique show, held three times yearly (May, July, September) with over 6,000 dealers across 21 show fields on Route 20. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, and folk art from across New England.
Hours: Three times yearly (May, July, September); all day events spanning one week each
Cape Cod Farm Stands
Roadside farm stands along the historic Old King's Highway (Route 6A) selling sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches, blueberries, and cranberries in season. Peak season July-October.
Hours: Daily June-October, approximately 8am to dusk