Best Places to Visit in Massachusetts
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Massachusetts with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Massachusetts sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Massachusetts that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Massachusetts whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Springfield Museums
Springfield, MA
Zion Union Heritage Museum, Inc.
Hyannis, MA
The Zion Union Heritage Museum, Inc. mission is to create a museum that celebrates the African-American and Cape Verdean population as well as other ethnic and demographic diversity of the Town of Barnstable and Cape Cod.
Titanic Historical Society, Inc.
Indian Orchard, MA
The Titanic Historical Society, Inc. (THS), established in 1963, is the premier source for Titanic and White Star Line information. THS is the original and largest Titanic society in the world. Nearing the half-century mark, their mission of preserving the great ship’s history can be seen in their outstanding publications, Titanic Museum and annual themed events.
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
North Adams, MA
Since opening in 1999, MASS MoCA has become one of the world’s premier centers for making and showing the best art of their time. With annual attendance of 120,000, it ranks among the most visited institutions in the United States dedicated to new art. More than 80 major new works of art and more than 50 performances have been created through fabrication and rehearsal residencies in North Adams, making MASS MoCA perhaps the most fertile site in the country for new art.
Museum of Science
Boston, MA
With daily live presentations, over 700 interactive exhibits, and a steady rotation of Planetarium, IMAX®, and 3-D Digital Cinema shows, there’s always something new going on at the Museum of Science, Boston.
Plimoth Plantation
Plymouth, MA
Plimoth Plantation provides an engaging and experiential outdoor and indoor learning environment on its main campus and at the State Pier on Plymouth’s waterfront. Their permanent exhibits tell the complex and interwoven stories of two distinct cultures – English and Native. The main exhibits are enhanced with an exciting menu of special events, public programs and workshops that offer a rich and diverse exploration of the 17th-century.
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Though generations have come and gone, Fenway Park remains, much like it did the day it opened on April 20, 1912. Come to a game and find out why Fenway Park is “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark.”
Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA
At Battleship Cove, the past is at your fingertips. You’ll thrill to the state-of-the-art special effects in the new Pearl Harbor Experience. The kids will love scampering around the world’s largest collection of US naval ships and imagining dangerous missions aboard the mighty USS Massachusetts; the destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., PT Boats in the South Pacific. And the whole family will love spending quality time together on an unforgettable journey of discovery.
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
Shawme-Crowell State Forest
Sandwich, MA
The regular camping season is from mid-April through mid-October, but off-season camping is also available.
