Step beyond the crowded, touristed confines of Boston and Cape Cod into the heart of New England with this encyclopedic guidebook to one of the country"s most beautiful -- and underrated -- travel destinations. Three-quarters of Massachusetts lies off the beaten track, and Massachusetts: An Explorer"s Guide will reveal all of its surprises to you. -- Explore more than a quarter-million acres of public lands. -- Visit museums ranging from the sophisticated Clark Art Institute to Old Sturbridge Village. -- Fish for trout in the Berkshires, salmon in the Quabbin Reservoir, and striped bass in the Atlantic. -- Discover the unspoiled hilltowns with their artists" studios, country fairs, theater productions, and souvenir stands. -- Go whale-watching off Plymouth, bird-watching on Plum Island, leaf-watching in Nashoba Valley, and concert-watching at Tanglewood.Now in its second edition, Massachusetts: An Explorer"s Guide has been fully updated to reflect the latest in travelers" attractions.