Fall Foliage

Grab a bike, put on your hiking shoes or jump in the car and enjoy the changing colors on one side and the coastline on the other.

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Museums & Zoos

The National Heritage Museum, the Fruitlands Museum, Discovery Museum — you'll be surprised by how much fun you can have at a museum or zoo.

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Nature Centers

The Thoreau Institute's research and education center brings you closer to Walden Woods. The Nashoba Brook Wildlife Sanctuary gives you two long trails to explore. There is ample opportunity to discover the scenic views of this area.

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Scenic Wonders

Open from 5 A.M. until sunset, the Walden Pond State Reservation brings together natural beauty and inspiration. A unique spot in Westford is the Butterfly Place, where you can observe more than 50 species of butterfly.

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Featured Cities

Gloucester:

Here you'll find rugged fishing ports, great seafood restaurants and exciting whale-watching expeditions.

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Concord:

Concord is where the famous Walden Pond and homes of many literary heroes are located.

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Ipswich:

One of the oldest towns in the United States, founded in 1633, is centrally located on the North Shore.

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Featured Attractions

The Lowell National Historical Park

Tour an old cotton mill, ride aboard an early 1900s trolley and learn about Lowell's storied past. Learn more>>

Newburyport's High Street

This historic street is lined with early-American mansions that were built by wealthy sea captains and merchants. Learn more>>

National Heritage Museum

This museum includes exhibits on everything from early-American 20th-century photography to New England neon. Learn more>>