Quick Summary:
- What makes Massachusetts a great family destination?
- Massachusetts is known for its abundance of things to see and do with the whole family.
- What are some must-visit places in Massachusetts?
- Visit the famous Nantucket Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cape Cod which are like their own hidden worlds, complete with picturesque lighthouses and excellent beaches.
- What else does Massachusetts offer to travelers?
- Western Massachusetts offers stunning fall foliage and many unique museums. There’s also music at Springfield's Symphony Hall and hoops at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Which college towns can be visited in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts has some of the world’s most idyllic college towns like Northampton and Amherst.
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Norman Rockwell Museum
Peabody Essex Museum
Old Sturbridge Village
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
The Clark Art Institute
The House of the Seven Gables, Salem
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Fenway Park
Boston Public Garden
Tanglewood
Museum of Fine Arts
Whaling Museum, Nantucket
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Herrell's
Lizzie Borden House and Breakfast Museum
The Printing Office of Edes & Gill
Adams National Historical Park
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Jenney Museum
MIT Museum
The Museum of Russian Icons
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch
AHA! New Bedford
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
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