Massachusetts contains natural areas, historic sites and architectural features. Stone towers offer views while waterfalls hide in state parks. The region includes native gardens, geological formations, a glass globe museum, lighthouses, historic mansions and Victorian architecture.
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
The stone tower built in 1900 stands in Salisbury Park and offers views over the city of Worcester.
Mount Washington, Massachusetts, USA
An 80-foot waterfall in the state park flows year-round over granite rocks with a split cascade formation.
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
This botanical garden spans 45 acres and contains more than 1000 species of North American plants.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A walkable globe from 1935 with 608 colored glass panels displays the political world map of that period.
Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA
Historical lighthouse at the northern tip of Nantucket Island, accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles through sandy beach roads.
Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
Fresh water pond spanning 133 acres with walking paths, fishing spots, and seasonal waterfowl viewing areas near Boston.
Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Natural granite rock formation extending 1/4 mile with 70-foot-high cliffs, featuring rock climbing areas and hiking trails.
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Country residence and studio of Lincoln Memorial sculptor Daniel Chester French, featuring gardens, woodland paths, and art exhibitions.
Ashfield, Massachusetts, USA
A waterfall in the Berkshire mountains surrounded by oak and maple trees with several water pools.
Dennis, Massachusetts, USA
A 30-foot stone tower on the highest point of Cape Cod with views of the bay.
New Salem, Massachusetts, USA
A natural reserve with granite rocks, waterfall and half-mile of trails through hemlock forest.
Hull, Massachusetts, USA
A hilltop park with 18th century military remains and views of Boston Harbor.
Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Founded in 1855, this cemetery contains the graves of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Louisa May Alcott.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Medical amphitheater in Massachusetts General Hospital where the first public surgery using ether anesthesia occurred in 1846.
Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
The park spans 157 acres with nature trails, a community garden, and historical landscape features from the 19th century.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Built in 1685, this structure is the second oldest house in Cambridge and displays various architectural styles from its construction periods.
Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
This coastal area contains 3.4 miles of sandy elevations with grass and plants that serve as habitat for numerous bird species.
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
The museum displays modern crafts in a 55-acre park setting with sculptures and a pond.
Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
An 2,200-acre forest with hiking trails, historic stone towers and two lakes for outdoor recreation.
Berkley, Massachusetts, USA
A museum featuring a 40-ton boulder from the Taunton River covered with inscriptions.
South Deerfield, Massachusetts, USA
Offers sweeping views of the Connecticut River Valley from a distinctly shaped hilltop.
Weston, Massachusetts, USA
An eccentric museum dedicated to the preservation of stamp collecting and postal history.
Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA
A secret seaside spot known for its scuba diving and artistic history.
Natick, Massachusetts, USA
A hidden natural oasis featuring a diverse array of habitats and wildlife.
Hingham, Massachusetts, USA
The 251-acre park features four drumlin hills with stone walls, walking paths and views of Boston Harbor.
Princeton, Massachusetts, USA
The 3000-acre reservation offers 17 miles of marked trails and a summit reaching 2006 feet in elevation.
Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, USA
The quartz sand of this half-mile coast produces a whistling sound through friction between grains when walked upon.
Milton, Massachusetts, USA
The 50-foot granite tower on Massachusetts' highest coastal hill provides 360-degree views of the region.
Groton, Massachusetts, USA
This stone fortress built in 1906 stands on Gibbet Hill. It overlooks the Nashua River Valley.
Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA
A 65-acre natural reserve with limestone outcrops and over 800 plant species in the Housatonic River Valley.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A Victorian townhouse from 1859 with original furniture, wallpaper, and personal objects from the Gibson family.
Hadley, Massachusetts, USA
The 400-acre park on Mount Holyoke features the Connecticut River Valley and the historic Summit House.