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Your Work Adventure is Waiting for You in Scenic Towns Across the Bay State 

If you’ve been dreaming of a place where your career can thrive while your weekends are filled with incredible views, historic streets, and seasonal adventures, Massachusetts should be on your radar. From Boston’s bustling city streets to the quiet charm of the Berkshires, the state is full of opportunities for travel therapists ready to make new memories. 

Explore, Connect, and Create Memories on Every Assignment 

Being a travel therapist isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle. You’re not only helping patients heal, but you’re also living in a constant state of adventure, moving from city to city, neighborhood to neighborhood, discovering hidden gems, and collecting stories along the way. Every new assignment is a chance to hit reset, explore a new corner of the country, and create memories that you’ll carry long after you’ve packed up and moved on. 

Three months may feel like a blink to someone who lives in one place for years, but for travelers, it’s a rich, full stretch of time. It’s enough to get your bearings, dive into the local culture, and carve out experiences that make a city feel like more than just a backdrop for work. The key is being intentional without overthinking—balancing routine with exploration, connection with freedom, and planning with spontaneity. Here’s how to fully embrace life in a new city, make the most of your assignment, and turn those 13 weeks into an adventure worth remembering. 

Turn Every Assignment into an Adventure with this Traveler-Approved Google Map 

One of the best parts about working as a traveling occupational therapist? The freedom to turn any corner of the country into your own backyard. Your life isn’t just about shifts and schedules—it’s about mornings spent watching sunrises over unfamiliar skylines, weekend hikes in hidden parks, and those local diners where they remember your usual by the time you come back. This lifestyle is all about discovery, and no one gets that better than the OT travelers who live it every day. 

So we reached out to our community of travel therapists to share the places that made them pause and breathe. The cozy cafés tucked off the main road, the scenic drives that helped clear their heads, the parks where they found a moment of calm, and the quirky spots that brought a smile after a long day. What came back is a living, breathing Google Map packed with their personal road trip routes, off-the-beaten-path finds, and can’t-miss experiences all across the U.S. Whether you’re gearing up for your next assignment, taking the scenic route there, or carving out joy between shifts, consider this your invite to explore like a local—with guides who’ve already been down the road. 

Every new contract is a chance to hike unfamiliar trails, paddle across new lakes, connect with strangers-turned-friends, and make a difference along the way. For travel therapists who live for the thrill of the unknown and the freedom of the open road, packing isn’t just preparation—it’s the first step into something extraordinary.Whether you're venturing into national parks, exploring coastal towns, or mapping out weekend road trips between shifts, here’s your essential guide to packing smart, light, and with purpose. 

There’s something undeniably magical about fall—the crisp air, the scent of wood smoke, and most of all, the explosion of color as leaves turn brilliant shades of crimson, gold, and amber. As a travel therapist, you’re in a rare position to not only witness autumn’s showstopping display—but to plan your next assignment around it. 

Whether you're hoping to soak up the hues on your daily commute or carving out a week between contracts for an epic road trip, now is the perfect time to plan. Fall foliage peaks from late September through mid-October across much of the U.S., making it a prime window for a scenic contract or a well-timed break. Here’s how to make the most of this fleeting season and some breathtaking routes to consider.