The Atlas Obscura Guide To Boston
129 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Boston, Massachusetts
Updated June 14, 2025
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12 Places in Massachusetts Where Literature Comes to Life
Massachusetts is a lit-lover's paradise. From landscapes that have moved writers to wax poetic about beans to story-inspired sculpture parks and shops stacked with volumes new and old, the Bay State would also be aptly named the Book State. Here are 12 places to celebrate writers or the places that inspired them.

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