Historical Landmarks in Boston and Beyond
Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park, Roxbury
The Dillaway-Thomas House was built in 1750 and served as headquarters for General John Thomas and the Continental Army during the siege of Boston in 1775.
The Dillaway-Thomas House was built in 1750 and served as headquarters for General John Thomas and the Continental Army during the siege of Boston in 1775.
Dr. Suess National Memorial Sculpture Garden, Western Mass, Free
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is now open at the Quadrangle in Springfield, MA, the city where Theodor Seuss Geisel was born.
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is now open at the Quadrangle in Springfield, MA, the city where Theodor Seuss Geisel was born.
Edgar Allan Poe Statue - Boston Common, Boston, Free
The statue is a bronze-based figure carved to look as though Poe is rushing down Boylston Street at the intersection of Charles Street South. Flying next to Poe is a giant raven, bursting from his baggage. A heart, representing his well-known work The Tell-Tale Heart, is...
The statue is a bronze-based figure carved to look as though Poe is rushing down Boylston Street at the intersection of Charles Street South. Flying next to Poe is a giant raven, bursting from his baggage. A heart, representing his well-known work The Tell-Tale Heart, is...
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, Free
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a favorite destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a favorite destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Forbes House Museum, Milton, $
The Forbes House Charitable Trust was established in 1984 to ensure the preservation of the house, collections, and grounds at 215 Adams Street. These treasures are interpreted through tours, lectures, programs, and...
The Forbes House Charitable Trust was established in 1984 to ensure the preservation of the house, collections, and grounds at 215 Adams Street. These treasures are interpreted through tours, lectures, programs, and...
Gibson House, Back Bay, $
Built in 1859, the Gibson House is a historic house museum of Back Bay --filled with the Gibson's original furniture and personal possessions. Visitors enjoy a
Built in 1859, the Gibson House is a historic house museum of Back Bay --filled with the Gibson's original furniture and personal possessions. Visitors enjoy a
Golden Ball Tavern Museum, Weston
A fascinating glimpse of Americana, learn about the history of a colonial tavern, a gracious home, and the six generations of the Weston Colonial family that lived in it.
A fascinating glimpse of Americana, learn about the history of a colonial tavern, a gracious home, and the six generations of the Weston Colonial family that lived in it.
Gore Place Mansion, Waltham, $$
Visit Gore place, a beautifullay renovated mansion & estate built in 1806. Explore the grounds of this 45-acre estate as a family! Children ages 3-9 with accompanying adults can explore the gardens, brook, and open spaces & visit the farm
Visit Gore place, a beautifullay renovated mansion & estate built in 1806. Explore the grounds of this 45-acre estate as a family! Children ages 3-9 with accompanying adults can explore the gardens, brook, and open spaces & visit the farm
Grist Mill at Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Free
The Wayside Inn Grist Mill opened on Thanksgiving Day, 1929 and was built under the direction of former Wayside Inn owner and automobile maker Henry Ford.
The Wayside Inn Grist Mill opened on Thanksgiving Day, 1929 and was built under the direction of former Wayside Inn owner and automobile maker Henry Ford.
Hancock-Clarke House, Lexington, Free
Dr Joseph Warren of Boston sent William Dawes and Paul Revere to Lexington with news of the advancing British troops. Arriving separately, they stopped to warn Hancock and Adams, then set off for Concord.
Dr Joseph Warren of Boston sent William Dawes and Paul Revere to Lexington with news of the advancing British troops. Arriving separately, they stopped to warn Hancock and Adams, then set off for Concord.
Hood Milk Bottle, Boston, $$
In 1977 the Milk Bottle was placed aboard a barge for its “Great Bottle Sail” through Boston Harbor to the Museum Wharf, now Children’s Wharf at 308 Congress Street, where it serves as a destination landmark delighting millions of people from around the world and the city...
In 1977 the Milk Bottle was placed aboard a barge for its “Great Bottle Sail” through Boston Harbor to the Museum Wharf, now Children’s Wharf at 308 Congress Street, where it serves as a destination landmark delighting millions of people from around the world and the city...
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site, Brookline, Free
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace in 1917 and boyhood home of the 35th President of the United States in Brookline, MA.
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace in 1917 and boyhood home of the 35th President of the United States in Brookline, MA.
Lexington Historical Society, Lexington, Free
The Lexington Historical Society operates three historic houses: Buckman Tavern, Hancock Clark House and Munroe Tavern. Guided tours are available from April
The Lexington Historical Society operates three historic houses: Buckman Tavern, Hancock Clark House and Munroe Tavern. Guided tours are available from April
Liberty Ride, Lexington, $$$
Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts exciting events that defined America.
Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts exciting events that defined America.
Lowell National Historical Park & Boott Cotton Mills Museum, Lowell, $
Enjoy learning all about the Industrial Revolution through many hands-on activities, programs, and tours.
Enjoy learning all about the Industrial Revolution through many hands-on activities, programs, and tours.
Make Way for Ducklings Boston, Boston, Free
Installed in 1987, Nancy Schön's magical bronze sculpture of Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, & Quack has since been one of the most popular Boston attractions for kids.
Installed in 1987, Nancy Schön's magical bronze sculpture of Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, & Quack has since been one of the most popular Boston attractions for kids.
Mayflower II, Plymouth
Reproduction of the 17th-century merchant ship Mayflower that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620. Interpreters and role-playing reenactors and exhibits relate the storyof the journey.
Reproduction of the 17th-century merchant ship Mayflower that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth in 1620. Interpreters and role-playing reenactors and exhibits relate the storyof the journey.
Old Manse House, Concord, $$
No house in Concord has a more evocative atmosphere or a greater variety of historic associations than The Old Manse. Inhabitants like Nathanial & Sophia Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson fill the rich history of the...
No house in Concord has a more evocative atmosphere or a greater variety of historic associations than The Old Manse. Inhabitants like Nathanial & Sophia Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson fill the rich history of the...
Old North Bridge, Concord, Free
Site where the shot heard round the world was fired. Stroller friendly paths give passage to a serene park area with a view of the river.
Site where the shot heard round the world was fired. Stroller friendly paths give passage to a serene park area with a view of the river.
Old North Church Gardens, Boston, Free
Surrounding Old North Church are some wonderful, relaxing gardens, including an 18th century garden, complete with rose arches, and terraces.
Surrounding Old North Church are some wonderful, relaxing gardens, including an 18th century garden, complete with rose arches, and terraces.
Old Ordinary Museum, Hingham, $
Take a step back in time through three hundred years. This fourteen room house museum contains an extensive collection of period furniture export porcelain, glass, paintings, textiles, tools and more.
Take a step back in time through three hundred years. This fourteen room house museum contains an extensive collection of period furniture export porcelain, glass, paintings, textiles, tools and more.
Quincy Market, Boston, Free
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Quincy Market has great shops and nifty peddler carts galore.
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Quincy Market has great shops and nifty peddler carts galore.
Regent Theatre, Arlington, $$
Enjoy a wonderful mix of family shows, live theater, musical performances, and art films.
Enjoy a wonderful mix of family shows, live theater, musical performances, and art films.
Richard Sparrow House, Plymouth, $
Built in 1640, the Richard Sparrow House is Plymouth's oldest surviving wooden frame house. A neat view of an authentic early Pilgrim life.
Built in 1640, the Richard Sparrow House is Plymouth's oldest surviving wooden frame house. A neat view of an authentic early Pilgrim life.
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, Saugus, Free
Learn about the nation's first integrated iron works (1646) in the iron-making plant, museum collection, the 17th-century Iron Works House, and the reconstructed ironworks complex.
Learn about the nation's first integrated iron works (1646) in the iron-making plant, museum collection, the 17th-century Iron Works House, and the reconstructed ironworks complex.
Seaman's Bethel (Moby Dick), New Bedford, Free
Chapel visited by Herman Melville and described in the novel Moby Dick. The chapel is a memorial to whalers who were lost at sea.
Chapel visited by Herman Melville and described in the novel Moby Dick. The chapel is a memorial to whalers who were lost at sea.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, Free
Visit remains of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, among many other notables.
Visit remains of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathanial Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, among many other notables.
Stonehurst, the Robert Treat Paine Estate, Waltham
Visit the convention-breaking interiors of Stonehurst, the country place of social reformer Robert Treat Paine and his family, where architect H.H. Richardson’s bold plan and flowing spaces combine with rich textures and handcrafted details, heralding the Arts and Crafts...
Visit the convention-breaking interiors of Stonehurst, the country place of social reformer Robert Treat Paine and his family, where architect H.H. Richardson’s bold plan and flowing spaces combine with rich textures and handcrafted details, heralding the Arts and Crafts...
The Globe at Babson College, Wellesley, Free
Quite the funky roadside attraction, Babson College in Wellesley, MA boasts having one of the largest 'worlds' in the world on their grounds near the Coleman Map Building. The Babson World weighs 25 tons, is 28'...
Quite the funky roadside attraction, Babson College in Wellesley, MA boasts having one of the largest 'worlds' in the world on their grounds near the Coleman Map Building. The Babson World weighs 25 tons, is 28'...
The Paper House, Rockport, $
If you drive up Pidgeon Hill Street in Rockport, you may not notice anything unusal about the house at #52. The only giveaway is the sign on the front: 'Paper House'.
If you drive up Pidgeon Hill Street in Rockport, you may not notice anything unusal about the house at #52. The only giveaway is the sign on the front: 'Paper House'.
The Witch House, Salem, $$
The Witch House, home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Judge Corwin served on the Court of Oyer and Terminer, which ultimately...
The Witch House, home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Judge Corwin served on the Court of Oyer and Terminer, which ultimately...
United First Parish Church: Church of the Presidents, Quincy, $
Known as the 'Church of the Presidents,' this historic church was built from Quincy granite in 1828. Tours of the church include a visit to the Adams Family crypt.
Known as the 'Church of the Presidents,' this historic church was built from Quincy granite in 1828. Tours of the church include a visit to the Adams Family crypt.
USS Constitution ('Old Ironsides'), Charlestown, Free
Old Ironsides is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. A tour of this 200-year-old ship may give your little landlubber a chance to get his sea legs. The USS Constitution Museum offers interactive...
Old Ironsides is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. A tour of this 200-year-old ship may give your little landlubber a chance to get his sea legs. The USS Constitution Museum offers interactive...
Wayside Inn, Sudbury, Free
Walk around the beautiful grounds of the historic inn - view the big water wheel, tour the house, dine at the upscale tavern, bunk in a lovely room.
Walk around the beautiful grounds of the historic inn - view the big water wheel, tour the house, dine at the upscale tavern, bunk in a lovely room.
Winnekenni Castle, Haverhill
This favorite Haverhill landmark, built in 1875, is a valuable part of the community, still serving as a recreational park and offering, concerts, plays, workshops, craft fairs, Halloween parties, fundraisers and so...
This favorite Haverhill landmark, built in 1875, is a valuable part of the community, still serving as a recreational park and offering, concerts, plays, workshops, craft fairs, Halloween parties, fundraisers and so...