Ever been up close and personal with a 50-foot, 40-ton whale? Once you have, it's an experience you won't soon forget.
That experience can be yours in Massachusetts, one of the top-ten whale-watching spots in the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund. On a real New England whale-watching expedition, alongside onboard naturalists, you'll head out roughly 25 miles off the coast to Stellwagen Bank and be treated to awe-inspiring sights of humpback, pilot and blue whales breaching and spouting through the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.
Note: Whale-watching charters typically run from April to October, so if you are interested in taking one, you may want to plan your visit to the Bay State during the warmer months of the year.
North of Boston, Cape Ann Whale Watch,Newburyport Whale Watch and Atlantic Yankee Whale Watch & Deep Sea Fishingare sure bets...In Boston, don't miss Mass Bay Lines Whale Watch and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch...In the Cape and Islands region, check out Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruisers and Sheerwater Excursions.

Boston Jewish Film Festival
November 4, 2009Through November 15. New England's largest Jewish cultural event.
Cider Days in Franklin County
November 7, 2009Through November 8. Cider related activities and events throughout Franklin County.
Evening of Illumination
November 14, 2009See the Village lit only by candlelight, lamplight and firelight.
Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Festival
November 21, 2009Through November 22. Over 25 local family farms and businesses come together to offer all the best fixings for your Thanksgiving table and home.