Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts, commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War. Located along the historic Battle Road in the towns of Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, this park preserves and interprets key sites related to April 19, 1775, the day of the battles that marked the start of the revolution.
The New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a key cultural institution that offers a diverse range of art exhibitions, educational programs, and community-based projects. It plays a vital role in fostering contemporary and historical art appreciation in the region, reflecting New Bedford’s rich cultural heritage and its vibrant arts community.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a renowned institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the whaling industry, its global impact, and its connections to maritime culture. The museum is a central part of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, reflecting the city’s history as the world's leading whaling port in the 19th century.
Chinatown, Boston, MA, is a vibrant and historic neighborhood located in Downtown Boston. It is home to a diverse population of Chinese immigrants and their descendants and has been a part of Boston’s cultural landscape since the late 19th century.
The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a research library, museum, and repository for the papers of Mary Baker Eddy. Mary Baker Eddy is an American author, poet, teacher, and religious leader.
The American Heritage Museum at the Collings Foundation featuring the Jacques M. Littlefield Collection explores major conflicts ranging from the Revolutionary War until today. Visitors discover and interact with our American heritage through the history, the changing technology, and the Human Impact of America’s fight to preserve the freedom we all hold dear.
World's End is a 251-acre (1 km²) park and conservation area located on a peninsula in Hingham, Massachusetts. The deep green trails of World’s End will guide you along a journey exploring the beauty of nature at this popular destination.
The Worcester Art Museum connects people, communities, and cultures through the experience of art. The wide-ranging exhibitions tell global stories—from art made thousands of years ago to works being created today. The Museum’s collection of over 38,000 objects, assembled since its opening in 1898, provides a foundation to connect visitors of all ages with art, artists, and the ideas they spark.
Quincy is a city located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a part of the Boston metropolitan area and sits approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of downtown Boston. Quincy had a population of around 94,000 residents. Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents' John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams.
Adams National Historical Park, Quincy, MA, is comprised of the birthplace homes of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams; the Old House, home to four generations of the Adams family; and the Stone Library. Many park programs and special events are offered to give kids of all ages an opportunity to Picture Themselves in the Past and see themselves in their nation's future.
Quincy Quarries Reservation is where America's large scale granite quarrying industry was born. The area is also famous for being the source of stone used for the Bunker Hill Monument. The quarry now inactive and fill is a popular area for rock climbing and picnicking.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and museum of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. It is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world.
Located only minutes from the bustle of downtown Boston, the DCR Blue Hills Reservation stretches over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham, Milton to Randolph, providing a green oasis in an urban environment. Rising above the horizon, Great Blue Hill reaches a height of 635 feet, the highest of the 22 hills in the Blue Hills chain.
Ames Nowell State Park is a 700 acre property located in Abington, with 10+ miles of paved and unpaved trails through forest and wetlands. Equestrians and cyclists are welcome. Launch your non-motorized boat on Cleveland Pond, the centerpiece of the park. Ten miles of trails and unpaved roads. Some trails are wide, some are narrow. Many are marked with numbered blue blazes, but quite a few are not.
Castle Island is a peninsula in South Boston on the shore of Boston Harbor. In 1928, Castle Island was connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land and is thus no longer an island. It has been the site of a fortification since 1634, and is currently a 22-acre (8.9 ha) recreation site and the location of Fort Independence.[
Made up of 34 islands and peninsulas, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is an urban oasis just minutes from Boston’s city center. Hop aboard a park ferry and discover islands rich with opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation and learning.
Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. There are thousands of aquatic animals to visit at the Aquarium—from the African penguins to Myrtle the green sea turtle and the California sea lions. Here are a few of the animals that await you at the New England Aquarium.
Brockton, Massachusetts, is a city located in Plymouth County and is part of the Greater Boston area. Known as the "City of Champions" due to its rich sports history, Brockton has a diverse community and a significant historical background. The population was 105,643 at the 2020 United States census.
Burlington, Massachusetts is a town located in Middlesex County, just about 12 miles northwest of Boston. It's known for its suburban feel, with a mix of residential areas, commercial developments, and open spaces. One of its prominent features is the Burlington Mall, a large shopping center that attracts visitors from surrounding areas. The population was 26,377 at the 2020 census.
The Stone Tower was built in 1936 as a fire watch tower and sits approximately 50 feet above the highest point in Lynn Woods Reservation. The Tower is constructed of stone and mortar, circular in plan and approximately thirty feet in diameter.
