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.

21. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston)

Isabella Stewart Gardner was born in 1840 and grew to become a patron of the arts. She collected various painting, textiles, and furniture in her many extensive travels and also loved and supported the Boston Symphony. The museum opened to the public in 1903 and has more than 2500 pieces in its collection. Spend an hour or so here learning about this eccentric woman with a zest for life and examining her extensive collection.

22. Battleship Cove (Fall River)

Battleship Cove is a fleet museum of several military ships, including the USS Massachusetts, the USS Joseph P Kennedy Jr, and the USS Lionfish. There’s also informative exhibits about women’s roles in World War II and a carousel ride for the kids. You should allow yourself about 2 hours here.

23. Boston Harborfest (Boston)

During a four day period over the Fourth of July holiday, this is the country’s largest Independence Day celebration. There’s an opening ceremony, live music, art shows, fireworks, and more. It’s a great way to spend a day with the family.

24. Echo Bridge (Newton)

Completed in 1877, the Echo Bridge spans the Charles River. It was the second longest masonry arch bridge in the US at the time of it’s completion. These days, people come to play around with the echo. The sound waves bounce between the water and the arch to create an astounding effect. You won’t need much time here, a half hour or so will be enough to play with sound.

25. Province Lands Visitor Center (Provincetown)

There’s a movie theater that mostly shows short, informational films and a bookstore inside. But the real reason to stop here is to see the 360 degree view of the ocean from the observation deck. There’s a paved trail for biking and walking near by so you could spend about an hour here enjoying the scenery.

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