Fun Things to do in Massachusetts

There are many fun things to do in Massachusetts on vacation.

In Salem you can see where the witch trials were held.

In Plymouth Massachusetts see where the Pilgrims landed.

Explore Nantucket or Cape Cod.

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Boston
Boston has many fun and educational things to do. It is rich in American history just waiting for you to discover it. You can walk the red brick line of the Freedom Trail, see the New England Aquarium, go on a Mass Bay Lines Whale Watch, or take a Boston Duck Tour.

Salem
Salem Massachusetts is most widely known for the witchcraft trials of 1692. it is fascinating to learn the real story of what happened during these trying times. Besides the witchcraft trials Salem has a rich maritime heritage, impressive historic architecture and great stories that span hundreds of years.

Plymouth
Plymouth Massachusetts is best known for the landing spot of the landing of the Pilgrims who were passengers on the Mayflower. The Pilgrims started the colony of Plymouth in 1620. It is the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States.

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Nantucket
Nantucket is a popular tourist destination and summer colony. It is an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod and according to Forbes magazine in 2006 had the highest median property value of any Massachusetts zip code. There are beaches, dining, shopping, lodging and more.

Cape Cod
Cape Cod is another popular vacation destination in Massachusetts. There are arts, culture, quaint shops, wooded bicycle paths, as well as land and sea activities. There is also fine dining, excellent New England golf, and a variety of hotels and lodging.

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