25 Things to Do in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is a state full of history and mystery! Here are some of the must-have experiences and must-see attractions. 1. Take the kids to the Children’s Museum with interactive exhibits focusing on art, science and culture, parents and kids can spend time together and learn together! http://www.bostonkids.org/index2.html  (Boston) 2. Take a walk on the Freedom Trail and travel back to revolutionary Boston. Most of Boston’s historical sites are connected by the trail. Learn facts along the way- a history buff’s dream! http://www.nps.gov/bost/freedom_trail.htm  (Boston) 3. Take a Boston Duck Tour- especially fun for the kids- the bus drives right into the water and floats like a boat. The tour conDUCKtors are hilarious yet informative. Don’t miss this one! http://www.bostonducktours.com/  (Boston) 4. Visit the Prudential Center for shopping, dining, and people watching. http://www.prudentialcenter.com/  (Boston) 5. The Prudentual Center also offers the Skywalk Observatory that boasts a 360 degree view of Boston along with fun facts http://www.prudentialcenter.com/play/skywalk.html  (Boston) 6. Take the family to a Boston Red Sox Game, everyone is sure to enjoy the excitement of the All American Pastime! www.redsox.mlb.com  (Boston) 7. Tour the Harrison Gray Otis Mansion. Learn a bit of the family’s history and see New England architecture at its finest http://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/otis.htm  (Boston) 8. Visit the Salem Witch Museum in Salem for a look back at the famous 1692 Salem witch trials http://www.salemwitchmuseum.com/  9. Visit Dracula’s castle for a fun and haunting time – wa ha ha ha ha! http://www.draculathecastle.com/  (Salem) 10. Get your fill of art and culture at the Peabody-essex museum http://www.pem.org/homepage/  (Salem) 11. Hop on board the Salem Trolly for a guided tour of Salem. Learn the history, myths, and trivia about the mysterious city of Salem. http://www.salemweb.com/guide/trolley.shtml  12. Take the family to the House of the 7 Gables where you will learn history, discover secrets, and relive the past through costumed characters. http://www.7gables.org/  13. See the Friendship, a reconstruction of a 171 foot, 3 mast ship http://www.salemweb.com/frndship/  14. See the harbor in a different way- take a Boston Harbor Cruise- http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/  15. Before visiting the national park, stop in at the Boston National Park Service Center- http://www.nps.gov/bost/  16. Visit Ventfort Hall in Lennox, MA., a beautiful mansion and museum- http://www.gildedage.org/ 17. Be a pirate, set sail and find the treasure at the Pirate Adventures on Cape Cod. Great for the kids! http://www.pirateadventurescapecod.com/  18. Take a tour on the Cape Cod Cat Boat- a beautiful sail boat on the Hyannis harbor http://www.catboat.com/  19. Visit the Cape Cod Maritime Museum http://www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org/ 20. Take the Cape Cod Murder Mystery Train to see the scenery and learn the history – various cruises- including the dinner, family supper and lunch time trains. http://www.capetrain.com/  21. Go whale watching in Provincetown http://www.whalewatch.com/ 22. Visit the Pilgrim monument and Provincetown Museum http://www.pilgrim-monument.org/t3/index.php  23. The Heritage Plantation in Sandwich, MA, is a great place to relive the past http://www.heritagemuseumsandgardens.org/  24. Tour Beauport, Sleeper McCann house and museum in Gloucester 25. Visit the Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester for various tours (including a haunted tour!) http://www.hammondcastle.org/