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Massachusetts has some of the most unique town names of any state in the U.S. And that's actually an understatement. Some town names are so distinctively unique that plenty of residents don't even know how to pronounce them. There's also towns in the Bay State begin with the four directions: North, East, West, and South. There are even 19 towns throughout the Bay State that end in 'ham'. But throughout all the crazy, unique, eccentric, and bizarre town names in Massachusetts, some just don't sound like they are towns that should exist in the Bay State whatsoever!

When you think of Massachusetts, there's a good chance that you think of places to travel to like Boston, Cape Cod, Salem, the Berkshires, Cambridge, or Nantucket/Martha's Vineyard. There's plenty of other cool spots that I'm leaving out. However, none of those were picked as the 25 most underrated destinations in the U.S. As it turns out, the Bay State has two of them. What do you think they are?

They even have a sauce packet garter and matching bow tie.

While it wasn't necessarily a new invention, the popular '90s 'As Seen on TV' product Snakmaster turned this author and millions more into what they thought were professional sandwich makers. But wait—there's more!

How do you feel about snakes, Massachusetts friends and neighbors? Do you think they're creepy? You're definitely not alone in that regard.

There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires, there is something for everyone in Massachusetts. Whether you were born and raised in Massachusetts, or are a transplant to the best state in New England, you know all it has to offer...

Winter temperatures will be above average overall. January is expected to be 4°F above average in the far north of this region. The coldest periods will be mid-December and late February. There will be plenty of snow—however, precipitation and snowfall will be slightly below normal (1 to 1.5% below average). The snowiest periods will be in early December, mid-February, and early March.

I always knew that Massachusetts was loaded with great restaurants and eateries, but I had no idea the Commonwealth was stocked with so many great pizzerias!

The whitest city in Massachusetts has a population of roughly 18,000.

Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course, plenty of shopping. Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment and gift shops...

There is never a bad time to have a hot dog in Massachusetts! And luckily for us living here, the Bay State also is home to some great restaurants all over the state. While there are some great finds in some of the other spots on the eastern side of the state, who knew that western Massachusetts happens to have two of the absolute best hot dog spots throughout the entire state?

Massachusetts is home to some great local restaurants and eateries throughout the state. Some of those are one of a kind spots that are irreplaceable. But if these spots happen to expand to other locations, there's certainly nothing wrong with that. A popular joint that has become an iconic restaurant in western Massachusetts is doing just that as they are now expanding to a second location in the state.