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The Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre zoo located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is currently operated by Zoo New England, which also operates the Stone Zoo in Stoneham, Massachusetts. See Massachusetts - See America!

The Boston Women's Memorial celebrates three important contributors to Boston's rich history - Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone, and Phillis Wheatley. Each of these women had progressive ideas that were ahead of her time, was committed to social change, and left a legacy through her writings that had a significant impact on history.

Whitewater rafting in Western Massachusetts is an exhilarating, must-try experience!

Wheatleigh, one of many Berkshire Cottages, is located on Hawthorne Road in Lenox, Massachusetts, United States. It was built by Henry H. Cook and given to his daughter, Georgie, as a wedding gift when she married Count Carlos de Heredia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a museum located in Nantucket, Massachusetts, dedicated to the history of whaling. See America!

New Bedford Whaling Museum - focuses on how Whaling had an impact on the American imagination and influenced American literature, painting, fashion, and folk art. In New Bedford the whaling economy financed homes, businesses, and public buildings, and influenced the local architecture and landscape.

Whale Watching Tours are an exciting experience on your travels through Massachusetts and New England. See America.

USS Constitution is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. Named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America, she is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat.

Catch a wave on the Massachusetts Shores.

A beautiful sunset softly lights a coastal fishing village in Massachusetts - See America The Beautiful.

A winter sleighride through a charming Massachusetts Village.

Massachusetts has an abundance of quality ski and snowboard resorts.

Constitution is most famous for her actions during the War of 1812 against Great Britain, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships - The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname of "Old Ironsides" and public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping.

A small state with a long coastline and many harbors, Massachusetts has a large number of lighthouses. See America.

Massachusetts is an All American Community that prides itself on its Patriotism for the United States of America.

A National Historic Landmark and National Medal of Arts recipient, Jacob's Pillow is home to America's longest running dance festival, located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts.

Welcome to the horse country of Massachusetts, where business and pleasure, sport and lifestyle come together with mutual love for the Equines. See America.

Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in the United States, which re-creates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres. The Village includes 59 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a working farm. The museum is a popular tourist and educational field trip destination. Costumed interpreters speaking in modern language help visitors understand 19th century life. See America.

Copley Square, named for painter John Singleton Copley, is a public square in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, bounded by Boylston Street, Clarendon Street, St. James Avenue, and Dartmouth Street.

Often compared to Georges-Eugène Haussmann's Paris boulevards, Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay is a parkway divided at center by a wide grassy mall.

The bright and striking clay cliffs at the western edge of Martha’s Vineyard are a long-celebrated landmark of the community of Aquinnah, formerly known as Gay Head and the heart of the island’s Wampanoag Indian community.

The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge (or Zakim Bridge) is a cable-stayed bridge across the Charles River in Boston, Massachusetts. See America.

The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by several cities in Greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts - Remain Boston Strong and America Strong! Believe in America.

Boston is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston also serves as county seat of the state's Suffolk County.

The Berkshires in Berkshire County is ideal for New England vacations and antiques. Any time of year - the Berkshires is a wonderful vacation destination.

Six Flags New England, formerly Riverside Amusement Park, is a Six Flags theme park, named for the New England region, in which it is located.

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Visit Massachusetts - A Northern Treat

It’s simply not possible to say that you’ve made an honest attempt to see America without visiting Massachusetts. It’s most definitely one of the most historically rich places in the entire United States. From Boston to Cape Cod and everywhere you travel in-between; you’ll find a million things to do for the entire family.

You should start your sightseeing in Greater Boston, where you can take a short ride on the T to the Kennedy Library and Museum, take your little ones to the Children’s Museum, or explore the New England Aquarium. And the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the greatest museums worldwide with thousands of exhibits of fine art throughout the ages. Other sites that you won’t want to miss are the Opera House, the Citi Performing Arts Center, the Fort Point Channel area, and especially Boston Harbor and Boston Light, where you can enjoy some great sailing in spring and summer; or head over to Boston Common to the Frog Pond for a fantastic ice-skating experience. If you happen to be in Boston during the holidays, you’ll never forget the beauty of Boston Common at that time of the year. It is the epitome of the holiday spirit and will stick in your mind forever. At any time of year, Boston is one of those absolutely great cities that you want to keep going back to.

If you cross the Charles River, you’ll be in Cambridge and you’ll just love the diversity of the Harvard Square bookstores and the MIT Museum. The ethnic cuisine is legendary in Cambridge and your palate will be sure to be satisfied no matter where you choose to dine. You can also go south to historic Quincy and visit the Adams National Historical Park for a dose of true American history.

And, if you love water sports, the Charles River and Boston Harbor both offer an array of activities from swimming, sailing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking and every kind of good time that you can possibly have on the water. And that even includes whale watching, where you can get up close and personal with a pilot, humpback or blue whale from May to October.

And don’t forget to do some of your sightseeing on Nantucket, which is only 30 short miles off the coast of Massachusetts, with its cobblestone streets, one-of-a-kind antique shops, towering lighthouses and virtually acres of land dedicated to conservation. You won't want to miss the Nantucket Whaling Museum, which features outstanding scrimshaw, a 46-foot long skeleton of a sperm whale, as well as a dramatic view of the gorgeous harbor from the museum’s rooftop observation deck.

Western Massachusetts should certainly not be left out of your sightseeing plans. It’s famous for its natural beauty and eclectic communities. You’ll be touched by Franklin County’s rural charm and enjoy the sophisticated entertainment of the Berkshires. If you’re lucky enough to see Western Massachusetts in the early fall, don’t miss the Mohawk Trail for the most dramatic fall foliage in the United States along the scenic automobile route. And, for winter sports, you just can’t beat western Massachusetts ski country for world-class skiing and snow-boarding from the Berkshires to Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort.

In addition to all the events and sights to see in Massachusetts, there are literally dozens of state parks and national parks that offer an endless list of activities for the entire family from swimming to skiing, skating, boating, hiking, camping, picnicking cycling and so much more. If all of that isn't enough to get you to travel to Massachusetts, try the food. The culinary diversity of all areas of Massachusetts will leave you wanting more. From the seafood to the Boston baked beans, fine restaurants abound anywhere you choose to travel in Massachusetts. So, come for the fun family activities and endless historical flavor and stay for the food.

You'll be glad you did!

The Big E, the largest fair in the Northeast, is home to The Big E Cream Puff & Craz-E Burger. It's a New England extravaganza with top name entertainment, The Big E Super Circus, The Avenue of States, Storrowton Village Museum, animals, competitive exhibits, rides, shopping, crafts, a daily parade and a Mardi Gras parade, and foods from around the world —- for 17 days each September!

The Last Blast of Summer - The Big E!

Today, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to nearly three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Located on the picturesque banks of the Connecticut River, the new museum is a fitting shrine to the game Dr. Naismith invented more than a century ago.

The landmark structure is one of the world’s most distinctive monuments punctuating the Springfield skyline and stirring the spirits of basketball fans everywhere. Hundreds of interactive exhibits share the spotlight with skills challenges, live clinics, and shooting contests. And of course there is enough basketball history to impress the world’s most avid sports fans!

Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield

Plimoth Plantation is a living museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts that shows the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by English colonists, some of whom later became known as Pilgrims. View more!

Plimoth Plantation - A cherished memory!

A Ride in Massachusetts

Head on over to Cape Cod and leave all of your worries behind while you enjoy spending your leisure time enjoying the beautiful sunny beaches, rolling sand dunes and a wealth of family fun. With better than 550 miles of natural coastline and pristine beaches, you could easily lose yourself in the sheer beauty of Cape Cod. You’ll love biking, walking, horseback riding, kayaking, sailing or fishing while in Cape Cod. Or, take a 45-minute ferry ride over to Martha’s Vineyard to see the quaint shops and experience the culinary delights of the local seafood restaurants.