Known for its history, both Colonial and the American Revolution, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has over 4,000 places listed on the national historic register, 189 national historic landmarks, and over 400 archeological sites. Over 10 million visitors every year visit the 15 national parks and national heritage sites. Explore three of the wild and scenic rivers or national trails. Multiple state parks and 38 state forests are also open for exploring the trails or resting by the shore. Walk the Freedom Trail in Boston and visit sites such as the Bunker Hill Monument.
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National Parks & Historic Sites
Adams National Historical Park
1250 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Various; Maine to Georgia, CT,GA,MA,MD,ME,NC,NH,NJ,NY,PA,TN,VA,VT,WV
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
670 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville, MA 01588
Boston National Historical Park
Building 5, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02109
Boston African American National Historic Site
46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02108
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
191w Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02109
Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site Road, Wellfleet, MA 02667
Essex National Heritage Area
10 Federal St #12, Salem, MA 01970
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
99 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
83 Beals St, Brookline, MA 02446
John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
670 Linwood Avenue, Northbridge, MA 01588
Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Lowell National Historical Site
67 Kirk St, Lowell, MA 01852
Minute Man National Historical Park
Concord, Lincoln, Lexington, MA
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740
New England National Scenic Trail
MA,CT (Visitor Center is in Field Road, Guilford, CT 06437)
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
244 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
1 Armory St Suite #2, Springfield, MA 01105
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor
Danielson, CT, MA
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
Various; MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, DC
For more national historical attractions, visit the National Park Service.
For additional sites, go to Visit Massachusetts.
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