We’ve all been there. You can’t find one glove, your street is an ice rink, and you’ve dropped your keys in the snow again. On days when winter is getting you down, it’s nice to be reminded of the magic of the season. Let these stunning shots of a Massachusetts winter take the bite out of the frost.
- The pre-dawn light over a snowy Martha’s Vineyard is dreamy and delicate.
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- Boston Common. Just like strolling through a snowglobe.
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- This spot in Tyngsboro is perfect for some peaceful reflection.
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- South Beach on Martha’s Vineyard: no crowds, just serenity.
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- Hiller Farm in Rochester adds a bit of colorful warmth to the icy landscape.
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- A snowy street in Marshfield. You can almost hear the sleigh bells.
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- A wintery Mount Greylock blushes for the camera.
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- Winter in this state isn’t all hot cocoa and carols. This stormy scene in Scituate is beautifully raw.
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- The view from Jiminy Peak. Absolutely breaktaking.
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- It’s still technically sunbathing right?
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- Notchview, Windsor. That tree probably fainted from picturesque overload.
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- This West Tisbury art gallery looks amazing with a fresh coat of white paint.
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- A beautifully chilly moment in Lowell.
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- The Captain William Smith House in Lincoln seems built for snowy days.
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- They’re maple sugaring at South Face Farm in Ashfield. A cold clear day like this one is perfect for a sweet treat.
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- A quiet view over Great Brook in Carlisle.
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- In Massachusetts, sometimes just pulling out of your driveway makes for a jaw dropping wintertime moment.
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While parking in the snowy city can sometimes be a nightmare, these spots definitely prove that winter in Massachusetts can also be an absolute dream. How do you make the most of the chilly weather?
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Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, James Higgins
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Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Ali Stevenson
Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, Kristina Smith
Flickr/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, N. Friedler
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