15 Historical Landmarks You Absolutely Must Visit In Massachusetts
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When you live in Massachusetts, you know that there’s a historical landmark on practically every street corner. This state was the birthplace of the nation, and we have plenty of amazing sites to show for it. Check out these fascinating historical spots across the state.
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1. The House of the Seven Gables
2. Harvard University
3. Lizzie Borden House
4. Old North Church & Historic Site
5. The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home
6. Bunker Hill Monument
7. Hancock Shaker Village
8. Granary Burying Ground
9. Old State House
10. Mayflower II
11. Aquinnah Cliffs
12. Atwood Museum
13. The Paul Revere House
14. Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
15. Minute Man National Historical Park
16. Plymouth Rock
17. Adams National Historical Park
18. The Old North Bridge
19. Castle Island
20. National Monument to the Forefathers
21. Emily Dickinson Museum
22. Walden Pond State Reservation
23. Edward Gorey House
24. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
25. First Encounter Beach
26. The Printing Office of Edes & Gill
27. Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum
28. Springfield Armory National Historic Site
29. Chesterwood
30. Charlestown Navy Yard
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4. George Washington Statue, Boston. Flickr/MOTT. Nestled in the stunning flora of Beacon Hill's public garden, this monument to one of our nation's most famed founding figures is a beautiful place for a picnic or stroll. 5. Old State House, Boston. Flickr/Wally Gobetz.
Historic Sites in Massachusetts, United States. 1. The House of the Seven Gables. 2. Harvard University. Insightful stories on the history of Harvard as well as tidbits on campus life as a Harvard student. 3. Lizzie Borden House.