By Lauren Rey
Introduction
There are many famous landmarks in Massachusetts to see; the state is steeped in the...
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Boston National Historical Park is a collection of several historic sites relating to the American...
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Cape Cod National Seashore covers 68 square miles of the eastern shores of Cape Cod...
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One of the most notable stops on the Boston Freedom Trail, the USS Constitution Museum...
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Known as the site where pilgrims first landed in 1620, Plymouth Rock has become a...
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Adams National Historical Park preserves the history of the Adams Family from 1720 to 1927...
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Known as "America's oldest park," Boston Common was founded in 1634. This 50-acre park is...
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Directly adjacent to the Boston Common, the Boston Public Garden is another of Boston's oldest...
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Founded in 1812, the American Antiquarian Society houses the largest collection of American historical literature...
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The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an interactive museum experience on the Boston...
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Built in 1680, the Paul Revere House is one of the oldest historical sites in...
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Harvard University is one of the most renowned Ivy League schools in America, with three...
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Located within Harvard University, the Harvard Museum of Natural History houses an impressive collection of...
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The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is one of the most famous landmarks of Massachusetts...
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Faneuil Hall Marketplace, also known as Quincy Market, is a historic downtown Boston marketplace filled...
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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was opened in 1903 by famed art collector and philanthropist...
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The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum was dedicated to preserving the legacy of John F...
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Built in 1798, the Massachusetts State House is one of the oldest working state capitols...
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On April 19th, 1775, the first armed conflict of the American Revolutionary War took place...
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Built in 1723, the Old North Church is the oldest church in Boston. It was...
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Another of Boston's iconic museums, the Peabody Essex, features an impressive collection of over one...
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The Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of nine acres of historic sites along the...
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Another iconic stop on the Boston Freedom Trail, the Old South Meeting House, was built...
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The Flying Horses Carousel debuted in 1876 in New York's famous Coney Island amusement park...
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The Plimoth Patuxet Museums are a unique set of living history museums that transport visitors...
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The Ralph Waldo Emerson house is a historic landmark and popular attraction in Concord, Massachusetts...
Conclusion
Whether visiting one of the museums or historical places in Massachusetts, you're sure to gain...
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