Massachusetts is famous for Plymouth Rock, Salem witches, and Boston baked beans, but the state has a quieter side that most people completely overlook. Tucked between the Berkshires and the coast are dozens of peaceful spots where the crowds thin out and the trees take over.
I stumbled onto a few of these by accident, and now I keep going back. If you need a real break from the noise, these 11 underrated spots are worth every mile.
Notchview, Windsor, Massachusetts
Three thousand acres and almost nobody around. That is Notchview on a good weekday morning, and it never gets old.
This Trustees reservation in Windsor sits high in the Berkshires, offering open trails, dense spruce forest, and views that stretch farther than you expect. Most people associate it with cross-country skiing, but the hiking and birdwatching outside of winter are just as rewarding…