Learn about America's history through the eyes of John Adams and his family. Opportunity abounds for history and nature buffs alike at this Massachusetts park.
National Parks
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Adams National Historical Park
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Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston African American National Historic Site is comprised of the largest area of pre-Civil War black owned structures in the United States.
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
The Boston Harbor Islands National Park unit includes 34 islands situated within the Greater Boston shoreline, where visitors can see a Civil War era fort.
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Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution, including many sites found along the Freedom Trail.
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Cape Cod National SeashoreVisitors to Cape Cod National Seashore can explore Henry David Thoreau's famous route as he traced the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts.
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Explore the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design located at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site takes visitors back in time to experience the roots of one of the nation's most prolific leaders in Presidential history.
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Longfellow House - Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
A historical garden, period furniture and artwork, and an archive make the Longfellow House near Boston a destination for visitors and researchers alike.
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Lowell National Historical Park
Explore Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts through a boat, trolley, or walking tour to learn about the history of industry and labor.
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Minute Man National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park honors the first battles of the American Revolution.
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, which preserves whaling artifacts, offers guided tours and education programs.
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New England National Scenic Trail
From the long ridges of Connecticut to the highlands of Massachusetts, the New England National Scenic Trail covers 235 miles of panoramic vistas, offering visitors a glimpse into the natural and cultural landscape of southern New England.
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Salem Maritime National Historic Site marks the port U.S. Ships exited when carrying cargo from the West to Asia, and includes ship and walking tours.
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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, where European iron makers integrated into America, includes water wheels, hot forges, mills, and a 17th century home.
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the nation's first armory, and holds the world's largest collection of U.S. military small arms.