Massachusetts State Information

Welcome to the Massachusetts information page! Take a look around and learn more about Massachusetts's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about Massachusetts auto insurance.

If you are moving to the great state of Massachusetts, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north. Most of its population of 6.4 million live in the Boston metropolitan area. The eastern half of the state is made up of urban, suburban and rural areas, while western Massachusetts is mostly rural. Massachusetts is the most populous of the six New England states. It ranks fourth among U.S. states in GDP per capita.

• There is a house in Rockport built entirely of newspaper.
• Massachusetts first began issuing drivers licenses and registration plates in June of 1903.
• Boston built the first subway system in the United States in 1897.
• The Fig Newton was named after Newton, Massachusetts.
• Norfolk County is the birthplace of four United States presidents: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John Fitzgerald Kennedy and George Herbert Walker Bush.
• The 3rd Monday in April is a legal holiday in Massachusetts called Patriot’s Day.

Are you thinking of moving to the great state of Massachusetts? Here are a few tips to help you get started right from your computer at home.

Visit the Massachusetts Department of Registry of Motor Vehicles online for important information on obtaining your Massachusetts driver's license, requirements for ID Cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
There are so many things to remember when moving from getting the storage boxes to calling the utility companies.

• Here's a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to help you stay on track!

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Massachusetts State Tourism site.