The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the world's most vibrant centers for creating and viewing today's most evocative art. With expansive galleries and an impressive collection of indoor and outdoor performance venues, MASS MoCA encompasses all forms of art: music, sculpture, dance, film, painting, photography, theater, and new works that transcend boundaries and defy categorization.
The Nantucket Shipwreck and Salvage Museum in Nantucket, Massachusetts, is a small, seasonal, non-profit museum dedicated to the history of shipwrecks off the coast of Nantucket and in the Nantucket Strait. The museum displays over 5,000 artifacts and memorabilia collected from local shipwrecks over the past 300 years.
The Cape Cod National Seashore covers 43,607 acres (68.1 sq mi; 176.5 km2) on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The reserve includes lakes, woodlands, and beaches in the Atlantic coastal pine forest ecoregion. CCNS encompasses nearly 40 miles (64 km) of shoreline along the Atlantic-facing eastern shore of Cape Cod, in the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans, and Chatham.
Suffolk County is located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As of the 2020 census, the population was 797,936, making it the fourth-most populous county in Massachusetts. The county comprises the cities of Boston, Chelsea, and Revere, and the town of Winthrop. The traditional county seat is Boston, the state capital and the largest city in Massachusetts.
Barnstable County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. At the 2020 census, the population was 228,996. The county seat is Barnstable. The County is comprised of fifteen towns and covers all of the land area typically identified as Cape Cod. Cape Cod and Barnstable County refer to the same area.
Worcester County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. At the 2020 census, the population was 862,111, making it the second-most populous county in Massachusetts. Being 1,510.6 square miles of land area, it is the largest county in Massachusetts by geographic area. The largest city and traditional shire town is Worcester.
Essex County is a county in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. At the 2020 census, the total population was 809,829,[1] making it the third-most populous county in the state. The largest city in Essex County is Lynn. The county was named after the English county of Essex. It has two traditional county seats: Salem and Lawrence.
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.
Plymouth County is a county in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, south of Boston. As of the 2020 census, the population was 530,819. Its county seats are Plymouth and Brockton. Plymouth County is home to some of the most renowned historical monuments and beautiful coastal landscapes.
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation is a protected state park in Sutton, Massachusetts. Located within the Blackstone Valley, Purgatory Chasm is a unique natural landmark offering exciting adventure. Follow trails to rock formations such as The Corn Crib, The Coffin and Lovers’ Leap. After exploration, settle down for an afternoon picnic.
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 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.
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.
The Norman Rockwell Museum is an art museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It dedicates to the art of Norman Rockwell. It is home to the world's largest collection of original Rockwell art.
The Bunker Hill Monument is not on Bunker Hill but instead on Breed's Hill, where most of the fighting in the misnamed Battle of Bunker Hill actually took place.
Massachusetts, often abbreviated as MA, is a state located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is one of the original thirteen colonies and has a rich history dating back to the early days of American settlement. Its population was 6,981,974 in 2022.
Six Flags New England is a popular amusement park located in Agawam, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest amusement parks in the New England region. It offers a wide range of thrilling rides, family-friendly attractions, live entertainment, dining options, and special events. The park is known for its roller coasters and water rides.
Middlesex Fells Reservation is a public recreation area covering more than 2200 acre in Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, and Winchester, Massachusetts.
