Massachusetts Places to See
Massachusetts
Places to See, Massachusetts Tourism
We have selected our favorite, sometimes less known
places to see when visiting Massachusetts.
Alaska Native Heritage Center
The House of Seven Gables - Salem
Explore the oldest mansion in New England and learn about the house that
inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his novel of the same name. Built in
1668, the house is located along the Salem Harbor. A secret stairway, an 18th
century sea wall, and colonial gardens can all be explored. The home in which
Hawthorne was born in 1804 is located just a few feet away from this
mysterious mansion.
Plimoth Plantation - Plymouth
This living museum takes you back to the 17th century Plymouth settlement.
Tour the Mayflower II, learn about the Wampanoag Indians, and discover what
every-day life was like for the Pilgrims in 1627.
Walden Pond - Concord
Writer Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September
1847. His experiences there provided the material for his book Walden, a work
that is credited with inspiring awareness and respect for nature. Walden Pond
is a National Historic Landmark and is considered the birthplace of the
conservation movement.
Salem Wax Museum - Salem
Life-like wax figures depict the history of Salem from its founding in 1626 to
the hysteria of its witch trials in 1692. Old Burial Point, the nation’s
second oldest burial ground is located behind the museum, along with the Witch
Trials Memorial - erected in memory of the victims.
Museum of Fine Arts - Boston
Boston's finest and most comprehensive art museum features art from all
periods and cultures. The museum offers lectures and film series; gallery
talks; concerts; and many special exhibits. It is well known for its
collections of European paintings, European and American decorative arts and
furnishings, Egyptian sculpture, and Asian fine and decorative arts.
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