Visit Massachusetts - August 29, 2025

Five National Heritage Areas For You to Explore

Come and explore the five National Heritage Areas in Massachusetts,...

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If you’re looking to combine outdoor activities with local history, consider visiting one of Massachusetts’s National Heritage Areas. With five locations across the state, opportunities to engage with local history and experience Massachusetts are endless.

Plan Your Visit

Nearly 75 years ago, Sullivan’s Castle Island opened in South Boston with a simple plan: to provide quality food at reasonable prices in a family-friendly atmosphere. Who knew that the humble beginnings of this concession stand would endure the test of time and become an iconic treasure?

In our latest Culinary Corner blog post we talked with Brendan Sullivan about the legends, lore, and stewardship of this James Beard Northeast American Classic’s Award-Winning establishment.

Hungry for History?

Looking to stay in the heart of the history? You’ll find charming inns, quaint bed and breakfasts, and historic hotels across Massachusetts.

Book Your Stay

Franklin County is located in Western Massachusetts - right where Routes 91 and 2 meet up. This region is full of iconic Massachusetts historic sites such as Historic Deerfield and the Bridge of Flowers as well as legendary businesses like Yankee Candle and Berkshire Brewing Company.

Combine your love of history with outdoor adventure, culinary treats, and a range of places to take a rest. You’ll find this to be a perfect road trip - and see why there is more to Franklin County.

Get the Itinerary

Aug 29 | Free Admission | The Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth is 201! Celebrate with free admission, cupcakes, refreshments, treasure hunts and more.

Sep 6 | Living History | Come visit the women who grappled with divided loyalties, daily life, and the preparation for winter - all while events were unfolding in Deerfield in September 1775.

Sep 7 | Historic House Tour | Join the Falmouth Historical Society for a rare opportunity to explore some of the most storied private homes in Falmouth connected to the American Revolution.

Sep 12 | Movie Night | The Paul Revere House in Boston is hosting their first-ever free movie night at Christopher Columbus Park. View two classics - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and Johnny Tremain.

Sep 13-28 | Free Events | Essex Heritage presents Trails and Sails - two weeks of free events just north of Boston.

Sep 14 | Festival | ”Johnny Appleseed” was an American pioneer best known for introducing apple trees to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada. Celebrate with apple crisp, demonstrations, and more in Leominster.

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