You'll be surprised how much Massachusetts has to offer in so small a state – great beaches, outdoor fun, fresh-caught seafood, major-league sports and a wealth of cultural activities.

The state's 13 Regional Tourist Councils can be a perfect starting point for local information, tips and connections:

• Greater Boston

  Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
  617-536-4100, or 888-SEE BOSTON (toll free)

• North of Boston

  North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
  978.977.7760 or 877-662-9299

• Greater Merrimack Valley

  Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
  978-459-6150 or 800-443-3332

• Southeastern Massachusetts

  Southeastern Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
  508-997-1250, or 800-288-6263 (toll free)

• Plymouth County

  Plymouth County Convention and Visitors Bureau
  508-747-0100, or 800-231-1620 (toll free)

• Cape Cod

  Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
  888-33CapeCod (toll free)

• Martha's Vineyard

  Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
  508-693-0085

• Nantucket Island

  Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce
  508-228-1700

• Central Massachusetts

  Central Massachusetts Convention & Visitors Bureau
  508-755-7400, or 800-231-7557 (toll free)

• Greater Springfield

  Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
  413-787-1548 or 800-723-1548

• Franklin County

  Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
  413-773-5463

• The Berkshires

  Berkshire Hills Visitors Bureau
  800-237-5747 (lodging reservations ext. 140)

• Mohawk Trail

  Mohawk Trail Assocation
  413-743-8127

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