Things to Do in Massachusetts
Discover historic sites, world-class museums, outdoor adventures, and cultural attractions across the Bay State
Must-Visit Massachusetts Attractions
Boston Freedom Trail
📍 Boston
Walk through 250 years of American history on this iconic 2.5-mile trail connecting 16 revolutionary sites from Boston Common to Bunker Hill.
Cape Cod National Seashore
📍 Cape Cod
Explore 40 miles of pristine beaches, dunes, and coastal trails in this protected national treasure.
Tanglewood Music Center
📍 Lenox, Berkshires
Summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, offering world-class classical music in a stunning outdoor setting.
Salem Witch Museum
📍 Salem, North Shore
Explore Salem's haunting history with exhibits about the 1692 witch trials and the city's maritime heritage.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
📍 Plymouth, South Shore
Step into 1620 at this living history museum where costumed interpreters portray actual Mayflower passengers.
Mount Greylock State Reservation
📍 Adams, Berkshires
Massachusetts' highest peak offers spectacular views, hiking trails, and the iconic Veterans War Memorial Tower.
Explore by Category
Historic Sites
Walk through centuries of American history at preserved sites and living museums.
View All Historic SitesMuseums & Culture
World-class museums featuring art, science, and cultural exhibitions.
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Hiking, beaches, state parks, and outdoor recreation across Massachusetts.
View All Outdoor ActivitiesArts & Entertainment
Theaters, concert venues, festivals, and cultural performances.
View All Arts & CultureFamily Activities
Kid-friendly attractions, interactive museums, and family entertainment.
View All Family ActivitiesSports & Recreation
Professional sports, recreational activities, and seasonal sports.
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Greater Boston
Historic sites, world-class museums, and vibrant neighborhoods in America's walking city.
Top Attractions:
- Freedom Trail
- Fenway Park
- Museum of Science
- Harvard University
Cape Cod & Islands
Pristine beaches, charming villages, and island adventures in coastal paradise.
Top Attractions:
- Cape Cod National Seashore
- Martha's Vineyard
- Provincetown
- Whale Watching
The Berkshires
Cultural sophistication meets natural beauty with world-class performances and mountain adventures.
Top Attractions:
- Tanglewood
- Mass MoCA
- Mount Greylock
- Norman Rockwell Museum
North Shore
Historic seaports, maritime heritage, and coastal beauty from Salem to Newburyport.
Top Attractions:
- Salem Witch Museum
- House of Seven Gables
- Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial
- Plum Island
Seasonal Activities
🌸 Spring Activities
- Boston Public Garden blooms
- Whale watching season begins
- Hiking trail reopenings
- Maple sugaring demonstrations
- Spring festivals and events
☀️ Summer Activities
- Cape Cod beach season
- Tanglewood concerts
- Harbor Islands exploration
- Outdoor festivals
- Farmers markets
🍂 Fall Activities
- Berkshire fall foliage tours
- Cranberry bog harvests
- Salem Halloween celebrations
- Apple picking and cider mills
- Harvest festivals
❄️ Winter Activities
- Berkshire skiing and snowshoeing
- Boston holiday markets
- Ice skating on Boston Common
- Museum and indoor attractions
- Winter whale watching
Plan Your Massachusetts Adventure
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