Local Picks on List of Massachusetts 1,000 Great Places

"This list exemplifies the riches in MetroWest, which make this region a great place to live and visit," stated Senator Spilka.  "As the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, I often have the opportunity to discuss the many thriving companies in my district.  This list helps to illustrate that the quality of life here is also high, with a number of cultural and natural resources.  Those resources are an economic driver as well.  I actively encourage everyone around the state to come and visit us and see what MetroWest has to offer - and this list is a great place to start!"

The official list of 1,000 Great Places was announced on July 12 at the Massachusetts State House. The list was compiled by the 1,000 Great Places Commission which was created by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick in 2009. Its mission is to identify and recognize the 1,000 most truly special places in the Commonwealth, in order to celebrate pride in our history and culture, increase knowledge of our natural surroundings, and encourage regional and international tourism. 

The Great Places initiative celebrates what is unique about the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its communities, and its people. It aims to boost visitation to Massachusetts as well as give local residents the opportunity to visit known and unknown historic sites, cultural venues, and natural landscapes.

A complete list of the 1,000 Great Places can be found on the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's (MOTT) website: http://www.massvacation.com. 

The 1,000 Great Places program is administered through a partnership of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development; the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and its regional tourism councils; and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC).