Massachusetts was where the original colonists settled and it has a lot of historically significant things to see and do. There are also plenty of parks and family friendly places to make any trip to Massachusetts one to remember.

41. Boston Common (Boston)

Founded in 1634, this is the oldest park in America. Throughout its history, it has always served as a place for public gathering and free speech and there are plaques and memorials throughout the park to learn all the detail. There’s also the Frog Pond where you can ice skate in the winter and play in a spray pool in the summer. You can spend 2-3 hours here.

42. New England Aquarium (Boston)

There are thousands of aquatic animals at the New England Aquarium, including a giant Pacific octopus, sea lions, and the largest shark and ray touch tank in the eastern US. There’s also an IMAX theater where you’ll see amazing 3D movies about sea life. Spend 2-3 hours here, depending on if you want to see a movie during your visit.

43. Martha’s Vineyard (Martha’s Vineyard)

An island just south of Cape Cod, it’s accessible only by boat and air and has a reputation as an affluent summer community. There’s no stop lights, no streetlights, no big box stores. But there’s plenty to do here. It’s comprised of six different towns, each different from the other. You can go boating, visit farmer’s markets, go fishing, go shopping. Stay for a weekend or longer so you can see each town and what makes them so special.

44. Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (North Adams)

It has huge galleries and performance venues both indoors and outdoors The exhibit work from both well known and up and coming artists and are set to double their gallery space with upcoming expansions. They also have a packed schedule of performance artists and offer a wide range of educational programs. Depending on what you want to see, you could easily spend 2-3 hours here.

45. Fenway Park (Boston)

Home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912, any sports fan should stop by when they’re in Boston even if it’s just to sit atop the Green Monster, the legendary 37 foot high wall that overlooks left field. A tour will take about an hour but plan for a whole day and stick around to see a game if you can.

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