“Despite the pandemic, we look forward to Christmas in Massachusetts this year more than ever, since it is the time of year to cherish the joys that give us hope and comfort,” Keiko Matsudo Orrall, executive director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, said in an email. “Family gatherings may be smaller than past years, but we still find magic in the holiday lights, tree decorations, buying gifts, and giving thanks for what we have.” Advertisement
The following 10 New England cities and towns have a lot of Christmas spirit, New England travel experts said. All COVID-19 travel restrictions must be followed when crossing state lines, and be sure to heed guidance from local officials as well.
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Rockport High School student Natalie Lamond paints one of the hand-cut wooden trees that are now on view around town in the Holiday Tree Art Stroll.
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A tree painted by Rockport artist Heidi Caswell Zander is one of many featured in Rockport s new Holiday Tree Art Stroll.
Courtesy photo Rock Fishing by Judy Robinson-Cox is among the works featured in Exuberance, a virtual exhibition of the Rocky Neck Art Colony. This assemblage is made from quartz rock harvested by kayak from Cape Ann, a tiny plastic figure, jewelry parts, cotton thread, a geode and paint.Â
Cape Ann is aglow with holiday lights that residents can enjoy on their own.