Massachusetts
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Massachusetts
Massachusetts—the best of the past with all of the excitement of the future. Climb aboard the Mayflower; explore the USS Constitution and learn why sailors named the ship “Old Ironsides.” Go to Boston harbor and throw tea into the harbor just like the colonists did in 1773.
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re you looking for the perfect place for your family to visit? Now is the time to visit Massachusetts. Massachusetts has something to amuse and interest people of all ages. A trip to Massachusetts is always an educational experience as no part of the state is without historical significance.
Massachusetts is also a state for all seasons—beautiful foliage and apple-picking in the
fall; majestic mountains for skiing in winter; nature trails for
spring walking; and glorious beaches in the summer. And there is amazing sightseeing all year round.
Massachusetts is also filled with great places to stay during your journey, from first-class hotels to bed and breakfasts to camping grounds. For more information, call the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism at 1-800-555-5555 or visit our Website at
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BOSTON
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the nation and as such, there are many historical sights that cannot be missed, such as Old North Church and the USS Constitution, two stops along the Freedom Trail. In addition, one can visit the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Kennedy Library and Museum, and the New England Aquarium, a surefire hit for children. And be sure not to miss the sights, sounds, and shopping in Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Hall.
CAMBRIDGE
Walk beside the majestic Charles River and within lively Harvard Square. Visit Harvard University and MIT.
SALEM
Home to the witch trials of 1690, Salem has many sights dedicated to this famous moment in history.
CAPE COD
Cape Cod is one of the most beautiful places on earth, with its endless sandy beaches nestled between desert-like sand dunes. If you choose to leave the beaches, be sure to visit the National Marine Fisheries Aquarium in Woods Hole, the JFK Memorial in the picturesque seaside town of Hyannis, and Provincetown, a funky artists’ colony on the tip of the Cape.
THE BERKSHIRES
The Berkshires, rolling mountains and valleys in western Massachusetts, are a perfect place to visit in all seasons. Try skiing Brody Mountain and Jay Peak in the winter. Hike along the broad range of nature trails in fall and spring. Listen to the Boston Symphony Orchestra on a lazy summer evening at Tanglewood estate in Lennox. Visit historic Stockbridge, home of the elegant Norman Rockwell Museum. And watch the amazing array of Summer Theater and dance groups that come to the area each summer.
PLYMOUTH
Home of the Plymouth rock, the famous sight where the pilgrims landed and founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Be sure not to miss Plimoth Plantation, a living-history museum that recreates the 1627 Plymouth community.