Massachusetts: The Do's & Don'ts of Visiting Massachusetts

[@g3heathen209]

Oh we are defensive drivers. THIS IS OUR CHUNK OF ROAD AND WE WILL DEFEND IT TO THE DEATH!

[@WoltersWorldEats]

🤣 that's about right!

[@kjkalways8470]

Absolutely!!! 👍🙏😂😁😆

[@Rand0mperson433]

Yeah..

[@cathyu.1487]

Can confirm! Been honked at more times than I can count in Boston. But when they get out of their car, they're super-friendly people.

[@ecurewitz]

Exactly!!!

[@LadyPapaMayodora]

Whats unique about mass is it has it all: beaches, mountains rivers, all 4 seasons, beautiful farm land, rich history and technology, innovation and of course great food, not many states can boast the same.

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

California, it also has deserts and the tallest trees. It's just overpriced tho;

[@charlesthrush8134]

New York better + Ratio

[@stephaniewoods2374]

As your neighbor in New Hampshire, we have the same! ✌️❤️

[@DapperSapper515]

@@charlesthrush8134 lol I opened this thread because I knew someone would say that. Anyways, I’m from New York. Loved there for 24 years up until I moved to Massachusetts. Definitely not… other than pizza, New York can’t compare to the seafood, bars, hikes, scenery, and believe it or not, beaches - I’m from Long Island, and I think Massachusetts has way better scenery and beaches! It’s cheaper to live, less crowded, nicer people, higher pay, and less tourists. The only thing I like about New York is my Mets and my Islanders. Other than that, Massachusetts outshines New York I’m almost *EVERY SINGLE WAY!*

[@DapperSapper515]

@@charlesthrush8134 I don’t really care for football - but Pats fans are definitely way more hardcore than the Giants and Jets fans. Hockey and baseball is all I watch/played. I’ll root for the Bruins and Red Sox whenever they’re not playing my teams. But my Mets and my Islanders is all New York has going for it… what do you mean by ratio? I’m sure I can debunk that as well lmao…

[@sallobo777]

I tell everyone I'm from Boston, but I live 30 miles away. It's much easier to say that; than explain Mass geography to outsiders.

[@michaelgallagher3640]

Same here....Northboro in da house.

[@Churd84538]

Same here. Templeton MA. Lived in Revere, Holliston, Medway, Milford, Marlboro, Worcester and JP briefly. Love my state.

[@sheatrzcienski222]

Same, Lowell

[@melissasaint3283]

Before Family Guy, it was easier to say you were from Boston if you were from Pawtucket, RI, lol! You could at least avoid the classic, lengthy conversation which was way too common: "where are you from originally?" *Rhode Island* "Long Island??" *No no, RHODE Island* "............LONG Island?" *RHODE island* "Oh.... But its part of New York, right?" *No, it is a state in New England.... Rhode Island* "(Blank look) Road? Road...Island?" *It was one of the original 13 colonies... The really little state. Rhode Island* "What? We have a state that is an island?" *Yes, but it is called Hawaii* 😁 * they still look bewildered and maybe slightly offended* *just kidding! Haha...ha...ahh...* *umm, but...no* *Rhode Island is in New England* *Part of our state IS an island, but most of it is connected to Mass and Connecticut.* "Why do they call it Rhode Island if its not ALL an island? 🧐That doesn't make sense" (Suppressing the twins desires to explain the origin of the name OR to remind them that I was not there to personally name it) *Well, the whole name is 'Rhode Island and Providence Plantations'. Its the littlest state but has the biggest name, which is weird, right?* "What? 😱 Plantations!! Its...its in the South?" 😑 *Im from right outside Boston* "Ohhh yeah! ( Begins trying to do a Boston accent) It used to be easier to just jump right down to the PAHK THE CAH part 😁 Now, that type of person is way more likely to know RI, and instead they talk like Peter Griffin and ask if you're from Quahog. Which, pro tip for non-New Englanders, is not a place, its an inside joke. Quahogs are a type of local clam. The inside of the shell is white and vibrant blue, and it's what wampum, the indigenous currency and cultural art material, was made from. In summer, rhode islanders with italian american accents go to the beach and dig them up to eat them.

[@renamendel2662]

LOL...I can relate. When I tell people outside of central Massachusetts that I live in Pepperell, their eyes glaze over. 😄

[@newportsteve2203]

Spent several years in Boston for college, and then lived and worked on the North Shore for a few years afterwards. This video is spot on, and these recommendations are so true. Great tips for anyone looking to visit one of the most beautiful places in the country. Can't over-emphasize enough how genuinely GOOD people from Massachusetts are - once you get past the "shield," and the occasional Masshole. Great video, Mark!

[@liannebedard5521]

The occasional Masshole? You have a serious issue with reality denial. I have had drivers…always male…try to run me down at the curb. Have gone weeks without a nod or a word from people who are regulars at the corner cafe. And have had to seek out the local Mafioso to point out which car is mine…just before it was set to be stolen by his obedient foot soldiers. Lovely place…could not wait to get out…

[@newportsteve2203]

@@liannebedard5521 I hope you get the help and therapy you need for the anger and hate that lives within you. Yikes.

[@nightrider5420]

We didn't like you so get over it.

[@liannebedard5521]

@@nightrider5420 Kinda proves the first guy’s point..

[@bretcantwell4921]

I'm currently living in Texas, but my mom is from Ipswich and I have very deep Essex county, North Shore roots including Joseph Capen and Samuel Brocklebank in Topsfield and Georgetown. The usual Massachusetts reticence melted away as soon as I noted I was a descendant of those two men.

[@cstan93]

Native Brit here: I've never been to Boston or any part of Massachusetts for that matter but I think why some of the words are pronounced differently to the way they're spelt is because they probably use the English pronunciation. Which makes sense Boston has strong ties to England, as do much of the East coast cities and that comes with our incomprehensible language to xD

[@mrchrislatino]

Boston is a part of a 6 state region called New England. Except for Florida the entire east coast was settled by British, everybody here was a British subject until 1776. We are all children of divorce so we're still related . :-)

[@user-bn4de4gi5p]

🤣 , its just our accent, we think England accents are sounds snootty..

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

If you ask someone to correctly pronounce British place names, chances are they’re from Massachusetts! 😁

[@pickettmandi]

Greetings from Leicester Massachusetts! Pronounced Lester.

[@GWJUK]

Yet the locals don't pronounce the Berkshire's in the UK manner. We say BARKshure not BERKshure

[@shaunt2267]

The Massachusetts Turnpike (Rt 90) runs the full length of the state and is simply known as “the pike”. I live in the Berkshires and it can take from 2.5 to 5 hours to get to Boston depending on weather and traffic. Of course there’s another saying that once you get to Boston… it takes another hour to get to “Boston”. Lastly winter is a great time to come to the state. Here in the Berkshires we have ski areas, tubing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, snowmobiling hiking and even mountain biking. The snow covered fields and forests take on a new magical feel in the winter.

[@2104dogface]

I agree getting too Boston is the easy part once in Boston oh hell no lol. i am also from W. Mass right were 91 meets RT2 plenty to do year round

[@pauldallalis4735]

With all the snow the Cape has been getting over years, can you imagine cross country skiing some of the beaches, LOL!!!

[@2104dogface]

@@pauldallalis4735 going next month near Dennis Port will be walking the beach, but cross country ski could be fun but dam is it windy

[@liannebedard5521]

When I left to go west to college…my classmates could not understand me. I got sick of hearing “Huh???” from bewildered dorm mates. I lost the accent…which was more Maine than Mass. because the relatives were Maine transplants..by listening to Denver radio announcers. I can’t even imitate a down east accent now…

[@AbeFromanSKC]

I-90 the mass pike goes from Boston and goes all the way to Seattle

[@garacynfarm]

Thank you for mentioning that there is more to Mass besides Boston! Sadly, the beautiful hills of Western Mass is the forgotten part of the state. Most do not know anything exists west of Worcestor. And "Don't" just travel west to see the Berkshires, there is so much more beauty on this side of the state! ....And "Don't" worry, in Western Mass there is plenty of "Dunks" to fill up your cup!

[@helixxmusic]

yeah amherst mass is really nice

[@ryanzbt14078]

Springfield, Mass is just gorgeous😍😍😍

[@notmyname9625]

@@ryanzbt14078 Springfield used to be aweful too. I remember hearing when i was younger that it was ranked 3rd most dangerous city in america. It was also half abandoned. I was very pleased last time i was there to see how much nicer is. My uncle used to live in a neighborhood of old apartment blocks (kind of reminded me of the brownstones in boston mixed with bronx style tenements) and almost the whole neighborhood was boarded up and abandoned at the time. Last time i was there tho it seemed like they converted them to student housing for the nearby colleges. It was mostly all young professional types walking through the neighborhood and the city even lined the streets with beautiful new trees. The amount of progress that city has made in such a short time is remarkable. Springfield used to have probably the worst poverty i had ever seen in an american city (either them or Gary IN) and nowadays it truly is a beautiful city. Its amazing what they’ve done here. I just hope it stays affordable cuz the rest of our state is screwed as far as that goes and with how many new yorkers are moving out here mixed with all the real estate that has been rehabbed/redeveloped in the city i think theres a good chance of it. I hope they find a good balance cuz they have a ton of potential rn.

[@ricksauriol4129]

Spelled Worcester

[@garacynfarm]

@@ricksauriol4129 haha! Yes you are correct! …got to blame not having my glasses 🤓

[@mjspyt7777]

As a Boston native, this is all true. We're cold at first but will warm up once we get to know you. Don't diss our sports teams, don't take someone's parking spot if they've spent time shoveling it out and had their lawn chair there.

[@12012channel]

I have never been to Massachusetts. Dunkin is a totally different thing than Dunkin Donuts, right ?

[@bcprs1246]

@@12012channel No Dunkin Donuts is the same as Dunkin. A few years ago they started renaming all the stores Dunkin. A lot of locals just call it Dunks. On another note, they literally are everywhere. I can go 10 minutes from my house in all directions and hit about 8 dunks stores.

[@michaelp3788]

Ha. I used to put a cone in my spot on Allston. You're right that taking somebody's spot they spent 45 mins digging out is just asking to get your car messed with

[@diannt9583]

@@bcprs1246 And, frankly, living here, they're terrible. I always felt like my stomach was getting a clobbering when I used to stop at one. You can always find a local eatery with better breakfasts.

[@j.johnson7296]

I see it like we have a "stay in your lane" type of mentality. Kind of like mind your own business and give people space unless they indicate that they want to interact.

[@sandramulchahey8268]

My husband was born in Mass, grew up in New Hampshire, so we visit often. The north end Italian food and the bakeries are fantastic. If you are from the southern states you definitely will think the people are rude however once they get to know you they are friendly.

[@BillGreenAZ]

I agree. It's impossible to find a bad Italian food restaurant or bakery in the North End. The Italian history of the area is very worthwhile to learn about.

[@christmastree5496]

I'd much prefer spending my hard earned money on southern hospitality

[@supernatural492]

@@christmastree5496 To each their own. Lived near Boston my whole life and never had a rude interaction at a restaurant or service establishment. I had a rougher time in NYC when it came to that.

[@liannebedard5521]

@@BillGreenAZI took a corporate transfer from California to Boston in the 1980s. Lonely…but with over 30 museums in town, and Fenway…plus good Italian bakeries and especially coffee houses…I made out okay. I lasted three years…but could not manage a 4th. It was a subsidized visit…

[@liannebedard5521]

@@BillGreenAZ I lived in a small condo building in the North End which had an old style bakery…with original brick oven on Salem Street. What a great neighbor.ll

[@GlobalNiko]

All great points. I will say, as a New Yorker who's lived in New England, there definitely is a healthy hate for New York, perhaps even worse than in the south, however, it's mainly based on sports. not usually something so serious that you'll be actually disliked, unless you're actively putting down Boston, which I don't because Boston is one of my favorite places in the US!

[@kjkalways8470]

I said the same thing!! 💯

[@mccoy4115]

I'm from Boston, my wife's from NY, on game day... she is the enemy lol

[@kjkalways8470]

@@mccoy4115 Lol!!😁😄👍

[@notmyname9625]

For real i actually get along better with new yorkers than i do people from most other areas of the country i just dont like your sports teams. Aside from that i would consider ny our closest ally outside of new england. Boston and NY are like cousins.

[@ecurewitz]

Most I know like NYC, but hate the sports teams. There is more hostility toward the South with total apathy towards their sports teams

[@BillGreenAZ]

The city spelled "Quincy" is pronounced "Quinn Zee". I took a training course in the Boston metro area one time and the trainer told us how to pronounce words the way the locals do. If a word ends in the "er" sound, you pronounce it "uh". I was so proud of myself when my waitress asked me what I wanted to drink and I told her "a doctuh peppuh" (Dr. Pepper).

[@woltersworld]

We need this in video form :)

[@notmyname9625]

Im from here but my friend from the midwest pointed out a good one to me. Whatayou. This can mean “what are you” (i.e. whatayou thinkin) or “what do you” (i.e. whatayou mean). I never woulda even thought about that being part of bostons accent or whatever if he hadnt mentioned it but it definitely is. He catches me doing it all the time and i dont even have a real boston accent by local standards.

[@dianelaliberte1878]

LOL👍

[@spencershaw4419]

If you’re ordering a ‘soder’ it better be a ‘Dr. Peppah!’

[@BillGreenAZ]

@@spencershaw4419 I love it!

[@woltersworld]

Don't trust my pronunciation on the towns... they are a "only locals can pronounce them correctly" kind of thing.

[@EQ3282]

Peebiddy = Peabody, Hayvrul = Haverhill, Dot = Dorchester, etc

[@bostonphotographer20]

Worcester - Woostah Woburn - Woobin Peabody - Peebiddy South Boston - Southie Revere - Reveah

[@EmilyDiaz83]

Quincy ( Quinzee )

[@Col_Crunch]

@@bostonphotographer20 I dislike when people explain Worcester with "oo", cause unless the person reading it is from a part of the country where the roof is the "ruff" it will sound more like the `oo` from cool. A u would convey the sound better IMO. Its the same sound as "Wuss"

[@marshahovenesian8142]

Worcester is pronounced Wustah by locals. I see it pronounced and written (for clarification purposes) as Woostah - sorry that's a wrong pronunciation - I'm a native.

[@cisium1184]

I saw the Red Sox win the World Series in St. Louis in 2004. I have to say that the St. Louis Cardinal fans were some of the most gracious, most sportsmanlike, nicest people I've ever met. Everyone was really great to us, both before and after the Series - and when the Cardinals won the Series two years later, we were rooting for them.

[@mikeglynn5824]

Fact I was there w my dad before he passed! Ppl were fantastic! Cheers!

[@erich9322]

Good sportsmanship...I appreciate that...there is always one bad apple...a shame...and I learned that after a hulk hogan appearance in the garden when I was a kid...unfortunetly it was my uncle...

[@JoanneGiangrande]

When I first drove into St Louis, it felt very inviting on the way to Tulsa. I listened to native american chanting music while driving there too I remember. It was on the radio and they isolate their bad parts in STL so you only see the good ones off the highway. That was quite memorable.

[@ryand2413]

Grew up in Western Mass, and greatly appreciate the love! There is definitely more to the state than just Boston.

[@karenmchugh5511]

From a Mass native- you are spot on! Great job. My only comment is about clam strips- really?? A local will not buy those pieces of fish leather, ask for whole clams instead, fried of course in the Summer! Otherwise, you did a wicked awesome job of getting to know us. Thanks!

[@leenich2011]

I love clam strips

[@Kasey2957]

Whole bellied clams are what you should eat. Only cheap places serve clam strips.

[@ecurewitz]

I like strips, whole clams are better, but the strips are still good

[@BillyzSexyBitch27]

Yes! Definitely go for the bellies or whole clams

[@melissasaint3283]

And if you get whole belly clams and there's sand inside? It shouldn't be like that. It means those clams werent soaked when fresh. Not that I eat clams, but I spent part of my youth working in a little new england seafood "hut" 😄

[@l.tc.5032]

I grew up in the Boston Area. The reason there are so many odd sounding towns is because they're holdovers from English colonial times. They too have odd sounding towns in England.

[@maureencoyle666]

Very accurate description of MA for the traveler…from someone actually born in Boston and now living 32 miles south!! Go Bruins!!!

[@dontrellbrown6853]

Perfect!! Just booked my flight/lodging to Boston a couple days ago, will definitely be watching this again.

[@roseducharme3836]

Welcome ! You'll have a blast here!

[@woltersworld]

Cool. We have a few more Boston videos

[@dontrellbrown6853]

@@roseducharme3836 thank you! Hopefully it’ll be a bit warmer when I visit in April.

[@dontrellbrown6853]

@@woltersworld I’ll check them out, thanks Professor!

[@2179summerbreeze]

Your gonna love it! Welcome to our city

[@RoccosVideos]

As someone from Worcester county I can tell you that we’re use to outsiders pronouncing place names incorrectly.

[@shellyst.laurent9422]

And we find it quite amusing lol 🤣🤣

[@stephensupernor4481]

Lol I’m from the Woo living in Texas now and I try telling people where I’m from here and of course it comes out as Worcestah because even though I haven’t lived there in 4 years I still have a thick accent. I just usually get frustrated and say I’m from Boston. Makes my life a bit easier lol.

[@liannebedard5521]

I am from Worcester County and had relatives from Maine, all of whom had retained their accents. It took awhile after I moved to Colorado to be understood.

[@furdiebant]

Interesting how much of this is directly applicable to visiting the U.K.! Albeit not a coincidence given it’s history…

[@woltersworld]

Well... it is new England :)

[@kjkalways8470]

@@woltersworld Please tell me they are just kidding!!!? 😃

[@Fetch26291]

Massachusetts has some interesting food history: Dunkin' Donuts and Honey Dew Donuts both opened their first locations in MA. Boston Cream Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Marshmallow Fluff were all invented in MA. The first written record of a peanut butter & jelly sandwich was in the 1901 Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics.

[@kamikariad]

NECCO wafers yo!

[@OgameitorDominus]

Massachusetts doesn’t exist.

[@skokokelli]

@@kamikariad also sweethearts, Junior Mints, Charleston chew, likely jelly beans too (Schrafft urged folks to send them to WW1 soldiers). now I want a Mary Jane.

[@skokokelli]

@@Fetch26291 yep. Don’t forget Howard Johnson’s too.

[@KateLove21]

The Omni Parker Hotel in Boston is where the Boston Creme Pie was invented. I ate it there once and it was a fun experience.

[@esmereldapinchon1422]

Thanks for focusing on my amazing home town. I’m really from Boston, not the burbs. Thanks for making that distinction. Those of us who grew up in the City typically have the accent and the bragging rights. Great also that you pointed out that the suburban people aren’t necessarily being posers by saying they’re from Boston. There are so many little towns. It is just easier for them. Nice coverage of all the great things to see and do. For hotel bookings, be aware that those really fill up around the time of university graduations. Also agree not to rent a car for your time in Boston. Parking is awful. The T (or Uber) will get you around the main tourist areas. Parking is stressful and driving is rough. We actually wear the “Masshole” badge with pride. Driving is aggressive but it’s not personal. Great description of the “shield.” We don’t smile and wave and chat with random people but if someone is in need, we will help. The sports rivalries are all in good fun. I wouldn’t wear Yankees garb in the bleachers at a night game and start talking trash, but otherwise the most you’d get is some teasing. It’s fun to hate the Yankees. They hate the Sox. It’s expected and enjoyed. Great advice on not taking a parking space with a space saver during/after a storm. Super accurate and enjoyable review. Thumbs up. Go Sox.

[@BostonBobby1961]

My hometown, Medford, Mass, which is a suburb of Boston. "Over the River and Though the Woods was written here and Jingle Bells was also written here.

[@J.D.Boomhauer]

As a life-long Western Mass native, this video is very accurate… Especially about Western Mass! The Commonwealth has a lot to offer outside of Boston. Like much of New England there is a ton of open farmland and forests - the cities are not that big (like Holyoke and Northampton)! Great state overall!

[@drvp1997]

If you want to hear the Boston accent, go to the Brockton, Quincy, Malden, Everett, etc some of the less gentrified suburbs of Boston

[@chrishurst2064]

From someone born, raised and still living in Massachusetts you sir are 100% spot on, GREAT JOB! Massachusetts is a lot more than just Boston! I will say, another Don't: Don't think by taking the T you will get to where you need to on time, or Don't think just because you wave down a Taxi they will stop for you, or Don't stop in the middle of the crosswalk while walking on a DO NOT WALK light- Someone WILL hit you.....

[@supershayloman961]

Lol, no they won't because Massachusetts people rather run than fight 😂

[@logicsetsyoufree9052]

I gotta hand to ya, you nailed it! Mass born an raised “But Ive been all over the world” that being said when you finished the video about people saying there from Boston that definitely made me laugh…so true…”which part of Boston” LOL…The video was wicked good bro!

[@KenMattsson]

Two corrections: we are not aggressive drivers; but if you get in the way we’ll get upset. Our roads are narrow and you have to worry about the people behind you not the people in front of you. If you drive like you’ve got three lanes in each direction, you will cause an accident and people get upset if you’re going to cause a crash. Also we don’t have a shield as much as we give people space first. We’re not like many people who are up into your business before you have a chance to think. Also, you never mentioned Concord or Lowell or Gloucester. And someone from Western Massachusetts would never say they are from Boston!

[@horgecondaliza6644]

Bro I’ve been enjoying your content for several years now. Please never stop! Love your channel

[@Pdasilva0324]

This is excellent. I am originally from MA so a lot of this is spot on. I'll add: -Yes Dunkin is very popular. Most people only get it for coffee and beverages though, maybe a breakfast sandwich. Unless you're under 12, no Mass natives get Munchkins -Driving is bad. Take the T if in and immediately around Boston. Try to minimize driving as much as possible if outside of Boston. But outside of 495 its not much different than driving in the mdiwest to be honest. And get used to unusual or odd traffic signals and signs -Embrace the non-chain hotels, restaurants, bars etc. The national chains do exist in MA, mostly in the suburbs, if that is your thing. Branch out and eat some fried clams or scallops on a beach, some Italian in the north end, and some of the best Chinese food in America in Boston. Across from the Common (not Commons) there is a 2 floor McDonalds though, just an fyi. -People from the eastern part of MA outside the Cape are from "Boston". The locality only matters if you live in the state. -Boston's relationship with NY can best be described as frenemies. Except the New York Yankees. They suck. And all us Sox fans hate them. As an FYI despite how popular sports are in Boston, not everyone is a sports fan. Outside the region, the city gets a sorta provincial reputation due to it, but it's not as bad as ESPN would make it out to be. It's not NYC but there is a lot to do here if you aren't into sports. -The city west of Boston spelled Worcester is WIS-TAH. Wooster is a city in Ohio. -You can and will hear the stereotypical Boston accent (and get a feel for what its like to live in the city, and not only if you are wealthy) if you explore outside the touristy areas, especially in older communities with older people. Boston is NOT just downtown, the Freedom trail, Back Bay etc. Almost 700k live in the city limits, and most not in where the tour guides show you. -Boston and Mass have some great live music, nature, and my favorite pastimes, candlepin and duckpin bowling,. Try them sometime!

[@MultiKswift]

The munchkin thing isn't true for everyone (and my family is been in Mass a long time so by any definition of the word we are natives). My family (adults) gets munchkins for special occasions. We get munchkins and one of those big jugs of coffee to take to the cemetery to visit uncle and grandma's graves (we decorate a Christmas tree for them). We also sometimes get either a box of munchkins or a big box of donuts for lazy days or other forms of special occassions.

[@actiondork]

I think the point is just that they are everywhere so you won't have to walk for miles looking for a spot to eat in the morning. Also Dunkin is crap. Even Cumby's has better coffee.

[@boatlover1875]

Great summary, lived in Quincy for five years. After driving for a while, you eventually find out there usually is some kind of method to the madness and everyone kind of knows what each other is going to do! It is just survival. I learned real quick that if you are stopped at a red light and there is a car opposite you signaling a left turn, the first car has "right of way." Fortunately, I was able to learn my lesson without any body damage!

[@xpensfanatic2009]

I'm from Pittsburgh, and when I've visited Boston I've oddly felt at home there in many ways. Sure the cities are different in several ways, but they're both cities of neighborhoods, have colorful local dialects, driving and parking is a pain in both, tons of pride in the pro teams, friendly but initially a little cold or suspicious at first locals, and a lot of local restaurants over the standard chains. From my travels though, I feel like more emphasis on local restaurants is stronger in all of the Northeast over other regions of the US. Pittsburghers also love to argue about who can say they're from Pittsburgh and who can't

[@Pdasilva0324]

I'm originally from Boston but live in Columbus, Ohio. The one time ever I was in Pittsburgh I sorta felt like I was in Boston, just with some things rearranged and no ocean. The geography was surprisingly similar.

[@adzisme]

Since you’re from St. Louis, as someone from “The Greater St. Louis Area”, allow me to share this story. I’ve lived in New England since 2007. I started going to Fenway Park in 2008, and I always wear my Cardinals stuff. When the Red Sox were on the verge of winning the 2004 World Series, thousands of Red Sox fans converged on St Louis to celebrate, and Cardinals fans helped many of them by giving them their ticket stubs to they could enter Busch II and witness the final out. They haven’t forgotten that. People still shake my hand at Fenway as a Cardinal fan, as a thank you. Some tips: The chain hotels are in Boston and they’re expensive. Look at the smaller, locally owned places. They’re perfectly fine and you’ll save money. Learn the T. Forget about driving in Boston. Mass natives that I know won’t do it. Take the tour at Fenway Park..well worth it.

[@stephanierose4485]

Born and raised in the beautiful Berkshires ❤️thanks for not leaving us out!

[@CeruleanaPhoenixMoyer]

Love your videos. Note: That's not what a Boston creme pie looks like. It's a golden 2-layer cake filled with custard and topped with poured chocolate. And Worcester is not pronounced Woo, it's between a Woo and a Wuh, like in book.

[@diannelavoie5385]

There's a theory that the cake part of a Boston Creme Pie was originally made in a pie tin, ergo the "pie" .

[@johnjoseph9797]

I was born in Waltham, Ma. in 1958 and lived here all my life. Massachusetts has been good to it peoples. The Bee Gee had sing a song called Massachusetts.

[@Claudia-mw7pb]

One of the coolest things that I’ve found only available in New England is candle pin bowling, so much fun especially for the kids. Sadly, we don’t have that in New York.

[@NitaKerns]

As a Masshole who grew up in The Beautiful Berkshires, thank you for mentioning us!! Western MA is often overlooked, since everyone and their mother has heard of BOSTON. To be totally honest, Ive lived in MA for 30+ years and Ive only been to Boston

[@wendyrodriguez5375]

Hello, Ms. Nita, I am a mature 68 😉. Cape Cod is on my bucket list. Can you recommend a hotel with the best location location location ❓ And would May be a good month to go. Any info , you’ve had experience with. Thank You

[@NitaKerns]

@@wendyrodriguez5375 sorry, Ive never been to the cape.

[@zSyBo]

I've also lived in ma for almost 30 years and been to Boston once. place got too much people lol

[@alexv3652]

Heya, Masshole here from the New Hampshire line. This is pretty accurate as far as driving and all- I will say I'm not a crazy sports fan but that probably goes with being a woman, so yeah. Lowell Area also has mill tours. Lowell was where the Industrial Revolution got started in the States. Tewksbury Hospital does tours in the not-covid time to view their public health museum, and if you ever saw Castle Rock, they do shoot movies and TV on the property. Actually, if you want to see the malls where Paul Blart was filmed, thats the Rockingham Mall in Salem NH over the line, and Burlington Mall in Burlington MA. Salem also has the Peabody Essex museum which is brimming with not-Witch related things. Worth a peak over that way. Best Summer Vacation spot for food in Salem is the Willows Park. Its out of the way a bit, but it has Fried Dough, Pizza, Seafood, Chinese food- and a beach and arcades. Also just the view of the many Willow trees, while not being far from town square to walk. If you are coming to town for St. Patrick's day, I can't talk up seeing the Dropkick Murphys at least once that week. They do seven shows, usually, and are by far one of our most beloved local bands. If you come up for July 4th, go to the Cape for a beach facing toward inside the 'arm' of MA. Fireworks are banned in MA, but... Well, the state is big and has many rivers. You get a good view of fireworks up and down the cape this way, as well as amateur ones. Provincetown is a must stop all my fellow L's B's G's and T's. You can hop a ferry from the Aquarium there, and enjoy an hour to relax before a day at the cape with no driving, in one of the gayest towns around. If you do this during Carnival in August, you especially miss five hours of driving both ways from Boston and still get all the fun of Pride Carnival. If you do decide to come in Winter, stay in the suburbs. The plows work better. You can then drive into either a commuter rail or T stop and train into Boston. I'm used to the snow, and go to work in blizzards though. If you decide against Boston in the weather but still want to come, the Skiing is also really good.

[@ep3578]

Salem willows baby. The chinese joint there is amazing

[@janinawaz4596]

There are so many gorgeous and easy places to go walking, or hiking. Quabbin Reservoir and Chesterfield Gorge are 2 that immediately spring to mind. Shelburne Falls trails, Mohawk trail, etc. Lots of wildlife around Quabbin such as moose, black bears, leopard.frogs,.salamanders. Even the coyotes are handsome and fluffy.

[@alwaysinprayer900]

😂😂😂😂 LOL..." Even the coyotes are handsome and fluffy"........ Excellent you just made my day...thank you...lived in Massachusetts 62 years...

[@janinawaz4596]

@@alwaysinprayer900 Lol 😊 But they truly are, right, compared to coyotes further west or south? Eastern coyotes have about 15% wolf in them, introduced relatively recently, when larger animals were making their way back into the region after being decimated.

[@bk6010]

Worcester native here, this is spot on. well done

[@heatherj9029]

With all respect- I laughed through this one. I’ve lived in Mass my entire life. It’s not Woo-ster :) spring is called the mud season. The winter is absolutely the time to visit the Berkshires and ski resorts. I’ve always called a frappe a milk shake. It was a fun watch.

[@JH-ii8xm]

I cringed every time he said Wooster lol. It's hard to phonetically spell it out. Almost a cross between Wustah and Wistah.

[@lisagoedecke3197]

I've never heard a local say they were 'in' Boston Common. I've always heard and said 'on' Boston Common or just 'on the Common'.

[@TheMichellepr]

Whosh-ter

[@RoccosVideos]

When I was down south I often would just say I’m from Boston because when I said Massachusetts people would mix it up with all the other M states.

[@SkittlesMan555]

New England Driver in a Nutshell: Mass- Left lane and middle lane are passing lanes. On ramps have the right of way RI- Similar to Mass, but will also bob and weave while texting NH- Has no insurance so make way VT-I got nothing to say because there are like 4 people and a moose that live there ME-there is just a moose and someone who feeds it

[@shellygreenan2407]

Left lane and middle lane are for passing, if you are not passing, you should be in right lane.... it is actually a LAW... and this is the reason MA drivers get hostile lol

[@traceybradshaw6558]

Thank you for being for saying such nice things about my home state!

[@spencershaw4419]

The funny thing about pronouncing ‘Worcester’ is that you can pronounce about different four ways: 1) ‘Wiss-tah’ 2) ‘Wuss-ter’ (which is how I say it), 3) ‘Woos-tah’ (which is the almost-mocking way to pronounce it) and 4) ‘Woo-ster’ (said by folks who aren’t from around here)… great video! Very informative - especially how you can’t steal someone’s winter parking spot if you dig it out.. usually folks will put a lawn chair, or cone, or whatever they can find to save the spot until they get back home from work. I’ve seen all sorts of things reserving parking spots

[@ScottA2345]

"Wuss-ter" - is actually the CORRECT way to pronounce it. This is how it is pronounced in England where the namesake comes from. It used to be uniformly pronounced this way by old Yankees up until about the 1960's when some form of influence introduced "Wiss-tah" which is very common nowadays. But if you want to pronounce it correctly - like Spencer does and the Yankees of yore did - it's "Wuss-tah"!! :)

[@sarahr5452]

The don't think it's only Boston comment is so spot on. I'm berkshire County (western mass) and when I go out of New England, I hear "oh youre from Boston?" After being asked so many times, I just say "sure". Lol

[@hasafienda]

I'm from Lawrence and Haverhill which are like 35-45 minutes north of Boston but I always say I'm from Boston outside because nobody knows where they are. This area is the Merrimack Valley btw. It was a major manufacturing center historically.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

I grew up six blocks from Boston and would never ever say I grew up in Boston.

[@e1wing919]

Boston is my home and I love it and I'm proud to be from Massachusetts but I don't have a Boston accent LOL I haven't been home in a while but I'm always keeping in touch with my family and friends and I have Boston and Massachusetts memorabilia and my house, no matter where I am I am forever a New England Patriots fan I just love New England

[@addie-eileenpaige6460]

I love when you visit my home state. Living where I do now, I miss Dunkin.

[@chefcscreations]

Boston born & raised. I now live 15 mins south and 💜 my Massholes 😂 We are a unique breed but many are wicked nice & kind. Back in the days when I used to work in Boston & has passes for events, I would randomly pass it on to tourists visiting. I definitely will always help visitors especially when they look lost or confused.

[@Falconforge89]

There’s a bakery in the north end of Boston called Mike’s Pastry. It’s the best bakery I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend it.

[@woltersworld]

That's where that whoopee pie was from in the video

[@kjkalways8470]

@@woltersworld Mike’s Pastry is the Best!! Yumm!!! 👍 However Modern Pastry is also Awesome!! Those 2 are in like direct competition with each other and people are usually longtime fans of one or the other!! (I like both for different reasons! Don’t tell!)

[@barbarahenry9231]

Bova is better try it sometime it’s open 24 hours

[@jonellis7222]

Thanks Mark, these guides are really entertaining and informative!

[@donmarsters104]

As a lifelong Masshole Mark has almost all of this right. One thing I disagree on Mark is yuck on clam strips … you want the full belly clams. That’s true seafood. Also if you are coming here you need to brush up on town names … start with Peabody, Haverhill, Leominster, Leicester, Scituate, Worcester and even Cochituate.

[@garybeeman1957]

No one from Massachusetts eats clam strips. If they show up on your plate you send them back. Whole clams are the only way to go.

[@dr.baotran8448]

Thank you for insights. I love all of your videos.

[@mrbushlied7742]

You need to make a video about Providence and Rhode Island.

[@woltersworld]

Donts of Rhode Island is filmed :) editing in a few weeks

[@SkywardPalmsSims]

Never thought where I was from would be here - and it's so spot on!

[@RC093]

When I was in the service I would always tell people that I'm from Boston even though I live on the North Shore, but people would get confused when I said what city I was from. I even told a southern guy that I was from New England and he said "what? Y'all from England?". Once people started to hear my accent loud and clear and a lot of them would say "yeah I can tell you're from Boston."

[@wendylynn7605]

I asked a guy in Houston, TX, if he was from Mass b/c I didn't want to assume everyone with the accent is from Boston and I'd been away long enough that I couldn't pinpoint variations on the accent. His jaw dropped, b/c nobody ever asked him if he was from Mass, only from Boston.

[@alyssadombrowski7236]

I grew up in Lynn and now live in western mass. People in western mass can’t even understand my accent half the time. I really thought the entire state spoke like me. Haha They don’t!

[@riproar11]

IMPORTANT: They are called "fried clams", "fried Ipswich clams", "fried full belly clams", but not "clam strips". Clam strips are those flavorless, previously frozen things served from the shack by a public swimming pool or seafood restaurant not in the New England area or in grocery stores. Ipswich clams have the tender belly that erupts with flavor! So good!

[@roseducharme3836]

He forgot, we swear a LOT! Part of daily language, we are NOT (Usually) swearing at you 🤣😂

[@woltersworld]

True :)

[@kjkalways8470]

Lmao!! 💯 Yes we do!!

[@piniped]

I left 42 years ago for California and I still swear a lot. I grew up next to the Blue Hills which just prepped me for the Sierras.

[@sheeralim8020]

Go to Lowell. Most of the downtown is a National Park. You can take a boat ride on the canals and the ethnic restaurants are out of this world! Also, go to Western Avenue Studios--over 350 artist studios in one place, in a historic old textile mill.

[@leia_and_karissas_world730]

Great video but you forgot Louisa May Alcott. Little women, Walden Pond. And of course tours of Cambridge Harvard MIT. Also when driving we pick the middle lane FYI that is for a two lane road. :😀

[@thebacko9133]

Not sure why I am watching this since I live in Salem...but don't forget to come get a roast beef sandwich on the north shore. Best small town sub/pizza shops in the state

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

For us personally, your video have the ability to bring out a range of emotions from viewers, may it be happiness,🥰🤩 wanderlust or curiosity, immersive visual and heart-pounding sound. Your travel video with a perfect balance of these attributes keep us engaged throughout the entire length of the video and leave us wanting more. Congratulations........

[@amirmamo3917]

I just love your reviews, Thank you!

[@kaberroneill94]

I live in Arlington, Mass., but I'll often say I'm from Boston because people have heard of it, but they would say "where's Arlington?"

[@kjkalways8470]

I’m from Natick and I always say I’m “From Boston!” 👍😃

[@bostonphotographer20]

Aahlingtin

[@ecurewitz]

I usually say I’m from Boston’s outer suburbs, I live in Grafton, but very few people have heard of it I will also I say from central mass or from out by Worcester as well, as they are also correct

[@WyattTheGreatX97]

Thank you for doing a Boston video I really really really want to move there. I went there for a few days on my vacation from work and I loved it deeply.

[@joanbaczek2575]

Don’t cost of living us way higher than wages

[@jamesconnelly2558]

I was born in Boston and I miss it

[@bassinRN]

I grew up in Boston ( Hyde Park) , graduate of Boston Tech ‘73’ now live on the Cape (Sandwich.) Great review! A great place to grow up in and to visit.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

The awesome Adams sites in Quincy are just a Red Line T ride away in Quincy. Somerville leads the way!

[@reseng4626]

Wave high your gilded banners !

[@tobiojo9454]

I have visited Massachusetts with my family and it's a great place to visit and live

[@PhantomOfDarkness]

went to Salem in late September! honestly can say I enjoyed it more than Boston, though Boston is great! love Boston common! I especially love marblehead!!! had some seafood in a restaurant and sat outside and had a gorgeous sea view.

[@reseng4626]

Salem in October is madness. Beautiful, but the traffic will drive you nuts.

[@ecurewitz]

Salem is great, do not pass it up

[@ecurewitz]

@@reseng4626 I make a rule to avoid Salem in October

[@PhantomOfDarkness]

@@reseng4626 thats why I went in September! cheaper accommodations too

[@spikedog9]

Good Video Mark about Bahston and Massachusetts. Its a very diverse place and everything is about 2-3 hours away. Getting out of Boston is a must if you want to get the feel for the place and sense of History. The North Shore and South Shore of Boston are pretty different and most locals stay on their either North or South side. Winters can be long but temperate close to the coasts. And there is golf year round for the hearty on the Cape. You can hit a pretty good town or small city if you get off the highways and stay away from the super touristy places. A lot of people miss the hidden gems because they are going to the most popular places that get in most attention in guidebooks. There could easily be a nice spot 20 Min away where the tourist don't know about and thats where you will find the locals. So look at the most touristy location and then zoom out 5-10 miles and there might be a just as interesting in many ways place. Ha ha just a thought. Instead of Salem... Spend 2 hours there and then hit Manchester By the Sea or Ipswich. Instead spending all your time Camden or Bar Harbor check out Belfast or Castine. Lots of variations but the 10 most popular places get 80 percent of the tourists so be aware. Keep up the good work..thanks

[@kman7623]

Lived on the north shore for 15 years. (Swampscott for the last 4) i miss it like crazy. By far the most beautiful and special place i have lived. I would recommend if you want to hear that accent go up the coast to towns such as revere, beverly, salem, ipswich, manchester by the sea, rockport, gloucester, newburyport etc... visited again this summer and it was struck me how pervasive it was really was.

[@josebro352]

Where in Swampscott did you live? I used to live there too on Humphrey Street across from King's Beach. I miss it. Though not so much in the summertime with the red tide smell.

[@matteoawesome9050]

With me being born and raised in Boston and me actually being one of those people with Boston accents is really cool as I never actually run into anyone with a Boston accent

[@williamkeough]

As a ‘from Boston’ native (Was born in the city but grew up about 15 mi SE of the city), I always say I’m from Boston or the Boston area b/c people outside of New England and NY don’t understand how we are about our city or town and not our county. Also, the CT thing is strictly about those traitors especially in Southwestern CT that are Yankees fans instead of Red Sox fans. Finally, the shield, it’s a personal space box more. We’re huggers once we know you. We will however help anyone in need. Just don’t violate the personal space box.

[@sigogglin]

Before GPS got big we used to give directions by turn at the dunks then turn at the CVS :)

[@EQ3282]

Dunkin Donuts is 'Dunks' not 'Dunkin.' And the disdain for Connecticut is that while it's a New England state, many people there affiliate with New York (follow NY sports teams, refer to NYC as 'the city', etc). And you are correct that parking can be a pain in a lot of places. Driving in and around (5 mile radius) of Boston is best left to the pros. But for the most part, parking in the rest of the state is just like anywhere else.

[@TheMilkmanCometh]

Mass resident here. You summed it up really really well. I will say though, Dunks is way overrated. I think most of us just drink it because it's on every corner even though it tastes like dirty puddle water.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Harriet and i lived in a town called Dedham about eight miles from Downtown, Boston up until last April when we moved to Richmond, Va. You were spot on about the don't's. We might add how pricey Ma. has become. Real Estate is through the roof.. navigating the roads more difficult. Give yourself lots of time to get around where you want to go. By the way, Harriet went to high school with the current Gov. Charlie Baker as well as Phil Murphy Governor of NJ (Needham High School. Ma.) All continued their education at Harvard.The beauty of Ma. is it has the water, the mountains, and the city fairly close by. Thanks for the memories Guys.😍😍😍😍 Jim and Harriet.

[@woltersworld]

Thanks J & H!!

[@WoltersWorldEats]

💛

[@pauldallalis4735]

Hey, Norwood to Midlothian here.

[@waitaminute2015]

Do you remember Terris Market on Luise Rd?

[@TiemposDePaz]

I relate to the saying their from Boston. I live in Bergen County NJ, ten minutes from Manhattan with a view of the Empire State building from my bedroom. I say New York. It tells you what region and culture. People in South Jersey sometimes say Philly for the same reason, so you know what area lol. Totally different culture. If someone actually says Jersey they are most likely from Newark, the shore, or central region of Jersey. If I'm in Jersey, I'll say North Jersey, but overseas? they understand NY.

[@pamelacox540]

Be careful driving in and around Boston. Lots of exits have little to no merging lanes and drivers are aggressive.

[@sullysullivan1282]

Yeah, and we just **love** to shove two lanes together without a sign indicating that the lane is ending.....😒 thanks massdot keep it up you twerps

[@stylus2253]

I was born on a hill overlooking Boston and grew up on the next hill. We made a treehouse in our backyard and from its roof you could see from little Nahant down to Blue Hill, Milton. In those days there was only the John Hancock building in Boston's skyline.

[@josephmanning3179]

For the Berkshires: Dont Miss out on MASS MOCA, im from upstate NY and go there all the time. The Louvre doesnt hold a candle to MASS MOCA

[@everfree_]

Another thing about the history that a lot of people seem to skip over, but if you're a fan of warships and Moby Dick or want to see the rich fishing history of Massachusetts, you gotta go and see the South Coast; specifically New Bedford, Fall River, and even Nantucket. Those cities are loaded with history that a lot of tourists sadly look over. (Hopefully, the train line that's being built that connects Boston to New Bedford will change this in the future.)

[@validwithoutphoto1389]

I loved this, as someone who grew up IN Boston (South Boston “southie”) and now live in western Mass I agree with everything you said. Especially the end, especially living outside of Boston now I’ll meet someone and they will say oh I’m from Boston and I’m like what part? Only real Bostonians know the difference between Dorchester, Roxbury, North End and of course Gods country Southie. Great Video

[@johnfalasca4586]

Why is it that everyone from Southie has to tell people they're from Southie? Genuinely asking.

[@waitaminute2015]

I wish my family kept that 3 decker on Columbia Rd fcs!

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

Love Boston one of my fav cities.

[@mypradasatthecleanerss]

Coming from Britain as well, I’m not even sure how some places are pronounced in Massachusetts, since they’re different to the British pronunciation. Berkshire (US) vs Barkshire (UK)

[@brucevidito4923]

I'm from Hull, Massachusetts. You cannot mess that one up.

[@pauldallalis4735]

The first Dunkies was in Quincy. Its still there and a sign to acknowledge it.

[@NattyNuke]

I’ve lived in Massachusetts for my whole life, and there’s no where else I’d rather live! Watching this video made me really giddy!

[@mariel3243]

Another tip is don’t call Boston beantown… Nobody from Boston actually says that. 😁

[@woltersworld]

I think I have that in my Boston donts video. Good add!

[@brigidspencer5123]

Most of my family is from Massachusetts so I am very familiar with this beautiful state.

[@arlendelima1620]

Wolters world did you get to see Cambridge and how far away is it from Boston

[@ecurewitz]

Cambridge is just on the other side of the river. The red line will take you there, as well as the last stop on the green line (but only D and E)

[@patmanbnl]

I came to Boston in February to watch my favorite hockey team the Washington Capitals play the Bruins with a local Boston friend who's a Bruins fan. Everyone was friendly and had a great time. Any ribbing was very good natured.

[@frednich9603]

Great city, great state! (for 9 months out of the year)

[@WoltersWorldEats]

9months...maybe just 8😆

[@frednich9603]

@@WoltersWorldEats probably correct. November through February?

[@WoltersWorldEats]

@@frednich9603 probably March too. 🤣

[@ladylucke09]

@@frednich9603 I don’t know sometimes March really does us bad. Lol

[@wmst5065]

3:03 That's a dorm building on the campus of Williams College. The subsequent picture is of Lasell Gym, Williams College.

[@LeoFtravels]

Welcome to Boston, it's wicked awesome here 😎

[@woltersworld]

Love the city

[@ryangoyette3570]

I’m from Mass/ Boston. As for the “Boston accent” you will actually hear less of the dropped R’s and such in Boston (the city) because Boston tends to be more transplants, college students from all of the world, young professionals from elsewhere. It’s in the surrounding towns and small city’s that people are from generations of living in Mass, that you hear it. I can attest to that, being raised in Lowell, (40 minutes north of Boston) as opposed to living basically in Boston now... my friends that actually live in Boston gig me all the time for dropping’ an “ahh” (R) when I’m not be aware of it.

[@phongdao9239]

I lived here all my life and diss Dunkin all the time. I remember the good old days where you can add your own cream and sugar to non watered down coffee. Other than that, great video....lol

[@joanbaczek2575]

Same