Sightseeing
Sightseeing in Massachusetts includes churches, lighthouses, parks, historic houses
Stand in a spot and turn yourself 360 degrees and discover the scenic majesty of Massachusetts. The founding home of our republic is a place of profound political and literary history, cozy B&B’s , natural wonders, mountains and shorelines. This is a sightseeing and photographer’s paradise. Pick a starting point, check out these tourism hubs for suggestions and tours, then visit its bountiful cities, quaint towns and villages, stunning valleys and waterways, and the bucolic countryside of this beloved state. Stay local in a boutique hotel.
3 places to visit
Island Queen
Sightseeing options too many to mention when you book a ferry trip from the Cape to the Vineyard
75 Falmouth Heights Road Falmouth, MA 02540 508-548-4800 When you book a ride aboard the Island Queen from Falmouth to Martha’s Vineyard, MA, the world is your oyster (so to speak) when it comes to sightseeing! Falmouth is a lively seaside community with beautiful beaches, a scenic bikeway, an aquarium and a Cape Cod Baseball League team. If you explore Cape Cod, you’ll want to visit the National Seashore, colorful Provincetown, MA, bustling Hyannis, MA. Oak Bluffs has the country’s oldest carousel and colorful Gingerbread Cottages. The Vineyard boasts superb sailing, beaches, bikeways, shopping and dining in Edgartown, MA and the magnificent red cliffs of Aquinnah, MA. And then there are the sights you’ll see on your comfortable 35-minute cruise from the Cape to the Vineyard: the sparkling waters of Vineyard Sound, the fabled island of Martha’s Vineyard as you near your destination.
The Freedom Trail
Boston, MA 02111 617-357-8300 Boston's Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile walk connecting 16 of the country's most significant historic sites linked to the American Revolution. Great for all ages and for groups. Specialty tours of Pirates and Patriots, African American Patriots, Historic Pub Crawl, and the Historic Holiday Stroll are offered throughout the year and seasonally.
Freedom Trail visitor information centers are located at Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. - Directions and Parking
Freedom Trail visitor information centers are located at Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. - Directions and Parking
USS Constitution Museum and Warship USS Constitution
at the Charlestown Navy Yard Charlestown, MA 02129 617-426-1812 The USS Constitution – “Old Ironsides” – the oldest active ship in the U.S. Navy and the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat, resides at the Charlestown Navy Yard, next to the property of the USS Constitution Museum. The museum presents a fascinating history of the ship and many interesting exhibits about life in the U.S. Navy, from Colonial times to the present. The museum hosts many special events, and it is designed to be fun and welcoming to children. Tours of the ship itself are hosted by Navy personnel on a regular schedule. The tours include the spar deck, gun deck and berth deck.
Hours: Museum is open daily 10am - 5pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. The Ship is open for tours Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm, and is closed Mondays, MLK Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Museum Admission (suggested): Adults $10-15, Children $5-10. Thank you for supporting us.
Hours: Museum is open daily 10am - 5pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. The Ship is open for tours Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm, and is closed Mondays, MLK Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Museum Admission (suggested): Adults $10-15, Children $5-10. Thank you for supporting us.