National Parks
National Parks preserve some of the most historic, important and beautiful places in our nation. Click the links below to learn how you can enjoy these great places while you are in Boston.
Adams National Historic Park
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Explore the lives of the Adams family at this fascinating museum housed within their old home.
Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor
Learn more about the American Industrial Revolution and the significance of the famous Blackstone River.
Bosotn Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
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Enjoy many outdoor recreational activities when you visit this public area, just a shout away from downtown Boston!
Boston African American National HIstoric Site
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Explore the lives and adversities faced by the men and women who fought for the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Boston National Historic Park
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Learn more about the city that became such an important factor in the Revolutionary War.
Cape Cod National Seashore
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Spend some time in the Great Outdoors at this national seashore.
Essex National Heritage Area
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Explore hundreds of historical sites at this eastern Massachusetts attraction.
Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site
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Explore the life and accomplishments of the man credited with the founding of American landscape architecture.
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site
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Visit the birthplace of one of our nation's most influential political figures.
Longfellow National Historic Site
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This unique historical site served as home to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and was later utilized as George Washington’s headquarters during the Siege of Boston.
Lowell National Historic Park
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This National Historic Park provides a deeper look into the American Industrial Revolution and its lingering influence on our everyday lives.
Minute Man National Historic Park
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Discover the fascinating events surrounding the start of the Revolutionary War and “the shot heard round the world.”
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
Learn about this 19th century whaling port, once called the “richest city in the world.”
Salem Maritim National Historic Site
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Explore the history of Salem Massachusetts and the city’s 19th century maritime accomplishments.
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
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Discover the enthralling story of this early Massachusetts colony.