Les meilleurs événements de la ville Boston. Ensemble de visites autoguidées en voiture et à pied dans le Massachusetts commander (réserver en ligne) tickets.afisha.life. Get the full Massachusetts experience with this combo of walking and driving tours around Boston!<br><br>You’ll find ten tours in one app - all highly entertaining, thoroughly researched and prepared by local guides

1

Boston Common

Embark on this adventure into America's Revolutionary past at the heart of old Boston: the Boston Common. This spacious green has been a part of the city since its early colonial beginnings. We'll begin the tour by the Visitor Center and find the red-brick path. As we follow the path, we'll dive back in time to the 1700s and set the scene...

2

Massachusetts State House

The first stop along our red-bricked Freedom Trail tour is right at the corner of Boston Common: the Massachusetts State House! This building is both historic and architecturally beautiful.... and of course, we can't forget about it's eye-catching golden dome! We'll pause in front of the State House to catch up on a couple of key Revolutionary War characters (and soon-to-be American heroes) and a little colonial history. We'll also take a look at the Robert G Shaw and 54th Memorial, which stands opposite the State House. Who was Shaw and what made the 54th Regiment so significant? We'll get into all of those details right here.

3

Park Street Church

From the State House and Shaw Memorial, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail. That brings us through Boston Common and out to the Park Street Church. As we walk, we'll dive into the most important question of all: what prompted the Revolutionary War? As we peel back the layers, we discover that the battle for American Independence was one falling domino in a long chain of dominos stretching across multiple continents and older wars...

4

Granary Burying Ground

This brings us to the truly ancient Granary Burying Ground! Established in 1660, this is only Boston's third-oldest burying ground. Can you imagine what's changed in the last 400 years? Well for one thing, this ground is so old it actually holds the grave of Mother Goose. We still hear her stories today! We'll also visit the graves of American legends like Paul Revere, Robert Paine, and James Otis. And we can't miss John Hancock and Sam Adams' graves either! Lastly, we'll visit the graves of those killed in the Boston Massacre, one of the stepping stones to the full-blown revolution. We'll be heading to the site of this Massacre later.

5

Boston Latin School

From the Granary, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail's red bricks. We'll check out the King's Chapel along the way and pause in front of the Latin School. This historic site contains a number of fun statues to pose with (including a donkey!) and quite a lot of rich history to dive into.

6

Boston Irish Famine Memorial

A few steps down from the Latin School, we'll find the Irish Famine Memorial. Here we'll jump a bit later into Boston history and talk about the new wave of immigrants after the revolution. We'll learn about the hardships they faced and overcame... and where these communities are today.

7

Old South Meeting House

Just across the street from the Irish Famine Memorial, we'll find the historic Old South Meeting House. This small, tucked-away building is easy to miss but we'll pause in front of it. Here, we'll be transported back in time to one of the most fateful events leading up the Revolutionary War... the Boston Tea Party. We'll learn all about the organizers, their motivations, and of course the consequences of their "tea party".

8

Old State House

Our red-brick road finally brings us to the one of the most popular stops along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House. We'll pause here to identify key architectural features and learn about it's significance (and long history!). Then, we'll walk around to the other side....

9

Boston Massacre Site

... to see the site of the infamous Boston Massacre! But was it a massacre? Or just a rowdy riot, as the British said? We'll dive into the thrilling tale while standing at the very spot where history unfolded. We'll also learn about Crispus Attacuks, an honored American hero.

10

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

We'll follow the Freedom Trail to another popular resting spot: Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market! First we'll explore the site's fascinating history and then explore it's huge range of food options!

11

Haymarket

As we continue our journey along the red-bricked path of the Freedom Trail, we'll also dive into the story of the historic Haymarket, the new and striking Holocaust Memorial out in front, and the stunning view of the Custom House Tower a little beyond. We'll learn a bit about each of these sites as we make our way to another popular stop.

12

The Paul Revere House

Our path brings us to another popular stop along the Freedom Trail: Paul Revere's House! Here we'll learn about Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride", it's immortalization in a poem by Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, and the truths and myths behind this historic moment.

13

Old North Church & Historic Site

From Paul Revere's House, we'll make our way to the Old North Church. This is the iconic site where the "one if by land, two if by sea" lanterns were lit, silently signalling the British troops' movements to colonial revolutionaries.

14

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

From the Old North Church, we'll follow the Freedom Trail farther up to the historic Copp's Hill Burying Ground. This historic cemetery in Boston's North End is older than the Granary... but only by a year!

15

USS Constitution Museum

Our last few stops are a little farther along, over the bridge and into the Charlestown Navy Yard. There we'll see the historic and impressive USS Constitution -- and learn all about her epic battle against the Guerriere. We'll explore the naval battles of the War for Independence in more detail while at this historic site.

16

Bunker Hill Monument

Finally we'll follow the Freedom Trail up to the Bunker Hill Monument, built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. We'll walk around this hill, exploring the site of this epic battle and getting an understanding of the brutality and intensity of the battle for freedom. This site is the last along our comprehensive tour along Boston's historic Freedom Trail.

17

Memorial Hall

Next up: the imposing High Victorian Gothic Memorial Hall. This is the most beautiful building on campus, without contest.

18

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

After that, make your way to the Samuel Pickman House, a creepy house with an even creepier history. Supposedly, a father chained his daughter up in the basement for days without food or water... and some say she still lingers to this day

19

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Up next is the graveyard where most of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator during those trials, who directly caused many deaths

20

Salem Old Town Hall

The path takes you next to the old Town Hall. There's a little-known secret about this place, though--supposedly, it sits atop miles of secret underground tunnels!

21

John Ward House

At the Joshua Ward House, up next, you'll get a glimpse of what remains of the residence once belonging to Sheriff George Corwin, who signed the arrest and execution warrants of those accused of witchcraft

22

Roger Conant Statue

Then you'll pass by an impressive statue of Roger Conant, Salem's founder and first governor, as well as the Witch Museum, filled with all sorts of deep-dive info about the trials and the surrounding mass hysteria

23

Gedney House

One optional stop takes you to the Gedney House, a perfect example of the peculiarities of colonial architecture

24

Broad Street Cemetery

Another detour brings you to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin ended up after suffering a mysterious heart attack

25

Hamilton Hall

Then you'll see Hamilton Hall, a venue which has hosted esteemed figures like Alexander Hamilton, FDR, and the Marquis de Lafayette

26

Ropes Mansion and Garden

The next optional stop is the Ropes Mansion, the former home of a wealthy Salem resident who became the center of a bitter distrust in the midst of a smallpox epidemic

27

Witch House

After that is the so-called Witch House. Once home to Judge Jonathan Corwin, who presided over some of the witch trials, it is one of very few buildings still standing from that era

28

Nathanial Hawthorne Statue

Literature fans won't want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, dedicated to one of America's greatest authors

29

Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace

You can also visit the birthplace of famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been preserved in its original condition

30

The House of the Seven Gables

The final optional stop is the House of the Seven Gables, a dour building which inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's supernatural Gothic novel of the same name

31

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

As we walk along Boston's Harborwalk, we'll look out across the water for a glimpse of an actual blast from the past: a colonial ship packed with tea crates! We'll learn about the events of Boston's Tea Party but we'll also dive deeper: what really caused this riot? Why were taxes so high? What did a far-away international war have to do with the price of tea in Boston?

32

New England Aquarium

We're now approaching a popular stop in Boston and along the Harborwalk: the Aquarium! This huge attraction is partially built over the Harbor, allowing the aquarium access to the natural environment of Boston's Harbor.

33

Plymouth Visitor Information Center

The MA Visitor Information Center is a major stop for visitors traveling to and from Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, and throughout all of New England.

34

Mayflower II

"Mayflower II is a reproduction of the 17th-century ship Mayflower, celebrated for transporting the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The reproduction was built in Devon, England during 1955–1956, in a collaboration between Englishman Warwick Charlton and Plimoth Plantation, an American museum. "

35

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded the Plymouth Colony in December 1620.

36

Massasoit Statue

"Massasoit is a statue by the American sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was completed in 1921 to mark the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing. The sculpture is meant to represent the Pokanoket leader Massasoit welcoming the Pilgrims on the occasion of the first Thanksgiving. "

37

Brewster Gardens

The park up ahead and walks toward the center. This is Brewster Gardens, named for William Brewster, one of the original Mayflower passengers.

38

Burial Hill

"Burial Hill is a historic cemetery or burying ground on School Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Established in the 17th century, it is the burial site of several Pilgrims, the founding settlers of Plymouth Colony. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. "

39

Richard Sparrow House

"The Richard Sparrow House is a historic house at 42 Summer Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the oldest surviving house in Plymouth. The house was built around 1640 by Richard Sparrow, an English surveyor who arrived in Plymouth in 1636. "

40

Plimoth Grist Mill

The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working grist mill located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is a reconstruction of the original Jenney Grist Mill, and it stands on the site of the original mill.

41

Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.

42

National Monument to the Forefathers

"The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States. It is thought to be the world's largest solid granite monument. "

43

Hedge House

"The Plymouth Antiquarian House is a historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts owned by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. The house was built in 1809 for William Hammatt, a New England sea captain. The Hedges, a family of entrepreneurs, purchased the house in 1830 and lived there until 1919. "

44

Jabez Howland House

"The Jabez Howland House is a historic house at 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The oldest portion of this two-story wood-frame house was built by Jacob Mitchell in 1667 and purchased by Jabez Howland, son of Mayflower passengers John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley Howland, two of the original Pilgrims. "

45

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

"Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, founded in 1947. It attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims. "

46

Harwich

Another optional detour takes us to Harwich, a quaint Cape town known for its numerous beautiful beaches. If you fancy a swim, this is one of the best places on the Cape for it!

47

Cape Cod Lavender Farm

While in Harwich, we'll visit the Cape Cod Lavender Farm, a secluded estate that's just as gorgeous and fragrant as it sounds. Walk any of the woodland trails for free, soak up the smell of lavender, and pick up a few souvenirs!

48

Bank Street Beach

Next, our Harwich detour will take us to Bank Street Beach, the perfect place to relax or dip your toes into the Atlantic.

49

First Encounter Beach

Continuing down the Cape, we'll arrive at First Encounter Beach, where that dramatic skirmish between Nauset and Pilgrims took place. The beach now bears a plaque commemorating the encounter and the eventual truce.

50

Salt Pond Visitor Center

A little farther on, we'll arrive at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. This miniature museum is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some extra Cape history, use the bathroom, or just stretch your legs.

51

Nauset Lighthouse

As we continue our drive up the Cape, we'll spot the Nauset Light, the quaint little lighthouse that features in every quintessential Cape Cod photograph. We'll also learn about its importance, and how the Cape's rough waters earned the nickname of "ocean graveyard" before the lighthouse was built.

52

The Three Sisters Lighthouses

Continuing our drive, we'll come to three squat white lighthouses called the Three Sisters Lighthouses. What's peculiar about these lighthouses is that they're not on the coast at all! They're actually nestled among a thicket of trees pretty far inland. Hear about why that is, and how they came to be there. We'll also learn about how the Cape transformed from Nauset land to Colonial fishing towns, and then from fishing towns to a tourist hotspot.

53

Stage Fort Park and Beach

We can also choose to walk around this area before our driving, admiring the amazing views of the park, the ocean, and the city.

54

Niles Beach

As we drive along scenic Cape Ann's waterfront, we'll discover beaches both big and small. We can choose to stop at one, some, or all, as we learn more about what's unique about each one.

55

Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a beautiful historic home tucked away on the Cape Ann waterfront. As we drive, we'll dive back into Cape Ann's history.

56

Eastern Point Lighthouse

During the early 1800s, maritime trade in Gloucester was booming. Ships traveling between these ports and China or India were turning enormous profits, and captains started to become especially anxious at the prospect of losing their extremely valuable cargo in a shipwreck. Enter: lighthouses!

57

Rockport

Our scenic drive along Cape Ann now leaves Gloucester and brings us into Rockport. We'll learn more about Rockport and the region as we drive.

58

Motif Number 1

Our brings us to "the most painted building in America"!

59

Bearskin Neck

This land was once home to a large number of bears, but don’t worry! They’re long gone now. According to legend, one such bear was caught by the tide and killed in 1700, which is how this place got its name.

60

Boston Common

Embark on this adventure into America's Revolutionary past at the heart of old Boston: the Boston Common. This spacious green has been a part of the city since its early colonial beginnings. We'll begin the tour by the Visitor Center and find the red-brick path. As we follow the path, we'll dive back in time to the 1700s and set the scene...

61

Massachusetts State House

The first stop along our red-bricked Freedom Trail tour is right at the corner of Boston Common: the Massachusetts State House! This building is both historic and architecturally beautiful.... and of course, we can't forget about it's eye-catching golden dome! We'll pause in front of the State House to catch up on a couple of key Revolutionary War characters (and soon-to-be American heroes) and a little colonial history. We'll also take a look at the Robert G Shaw and 54th Memorial, which stands opposite the State House. Who was Shaw and what made the 54th Regiment so significant? We'll get into all of those details right here.

62

Park Street Church

From the State House and Shaw Memorial, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail. That brings us through Boston Common and out to the Park Street Church. As we walk, we'll dive into the most important question of all: what prompted the Revolutionary War? As we peel back the layers, we discover that the battle for American Independence was one falling domino in a long chain of dominos stretching across multiple continents and older wars...

63

Granary Burying Ground

This brings us to the truly ancient Granary Burying Ground! Established in 1660, this is only Boston's third-oldest burying ground. Can you imagine what's changed in the last 400 years? Well for one thing, this ground is so old it actually holds the grave of Mother Goose. We still hear her stories today! We'll also visit the graves of American legends like Paul Revere, Robert Paine, and James Otis. And we can't miss John Hancock and Sam Adams' graves either! Lastly, we'll visit the graves of those killed in the Boston Massacre, one of the stepping stones to the full-blown revolution. We'll be heading to the site of this Massacre later.

64

Boston Latin School

From the Granary, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail's red bricks. We'll check out the King's Chapel along the way and pause in front of the Latin School. This historic site contains a number of fun statues to pose with (including a donkey!) and quite a lot of rich history to dive into.

65

Boston Irish Famine Memorial

A few steps down from the Latin School, we'll find the Irish Famine Memorial. Here we'll jump a bit later into Boston history and talk about the new wave of immigrants after the revolution. We'll learn about the hardships they faced and overcame... and where these communities are today.

66

Old South Meeting House

Just across the street from the Irish Famine Memorial, we'll find the historic Old South Meeting House. This small, tucked-away building is easy to miss but we'll pause in front of it. Here, we'll be transported back in time to one of the most fateful events leading up the Revolutionary War... the Boston Tea Party. We'll learn all about the organizers, their motivations, and of course the consequences of their "tea party".

67

Old State House

Our red-brick road finally brings us to the one of the most popular stops along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House. We'll pause here to identify key architectural features and learn about it's significance (and long history!). Then, we'll walk around to the other side....

68

Boston Massacre Site

... to see the site of the infamous Boston Massacre! But was it a massacre? Or just a rowdy riot, as the British said? We'll dive into the thrilling tale while standing at the very spot where history unfolded. We'll also learn about Crispus Attacuks, an honored American hero.

69

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

We'll follow the Freedom Trail to another popular resting spot: Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market! First we'll explore the site's fascinating history and then explore it's huge range of food options!

70

Haymarket

As we continue our journey along the red-bricked path of the Freedom Trail, we'll also dive into the story of the historic Haymarket, the new and striking Holocaust Memorial out in front, and the stunning view of the Custom House Tower a little beyond. We'll learn a bit about each of these sites as we make our way to another popular stop.

71

The Paul Revere House

Our path brings us to another popular stop along the Freedom Trail: Paul Revere's House! Here we'll learn about Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride", it's immortalization in a poem by Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, and the truths and myths behind this historic moment.

72

Old North Church & Historic Site

From Paul Revere's House, we'll make our way to the Old North Church. This is the iconic site where the "one if by land, two if by sea" lanterns were lit, silently signalling the British troops' movements to colonial revolutionaries.

73

Copp's Hill Burying Ground

From the Old North Church, we'll follow the Freedom Trail farther up to the historic Copp's Hill Burying Ground. This historic cemetery in Boston's North End is older than the Granary... but only by a year!

74

USS Constitution Museum

Our last few stops are a little farther along, over the bridge and into the Charlestown Navy Yard. There we'll see the historic and impressive USS Constitution -- and learn all about her epic battle against the Guerriere. We'll explore the naval battles of the War for Independence in more detail while at this historic site.

75

Bunker Hill Monument

Finally we'll follow the Freedom Trail up to the Bunker Hill Monument, built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. We'll walk around this hill, exploring the site of this epic battle and getting an understanding of the brutality and intensity of the battle for freedom. This site is the last along our comprehensive tour along Boston's historic Freedom Trail.

76

Memorial Hall

Next up: the imposing High Victorian Gothic Memorial Hall. This is the most beautiful building on campus, without contest.

77

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

After that, make your way to the Samuel Pickman House, a creepy house with an even creepier history. Supposedly, a father chained his daughter up in the basement for days without food or water... and some say she still lingers to this day

78

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Up next is the graveyard where most of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator during those trials, who directly caused many deaths

79

Salem Old Town Hall

The path takes you next to the old Town Hall. There's a little-known secret about this place, though--supposedly, it sits atop miles of secret underground tunnels!

80

John Ward House

At the Joshua Ward House, up next, you'll get a glimpse of what remains of the residence once belonging to Sheriff George Corwin, who signed the arrest and execution warrants of those accused of witchcraft

81

Roger Conant Statue

Then you'll pass by an impressive statue of Roger Conant, Salem's founder and first governor, as well as the Witch Museum, filled with all sorts of deep-dive info about the trials and the surrounding mass hysteria

82

Gedney House

One optional stop takes you to the Gedney House, a perfect example of the peculiarities of colonial architecture

83

Broad Street Cemetery

Another detour brings you to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin ended up after suffering a mysterious heart attack

84

Hamilton Hall

Then you'll see Hamilton Hall, a venue which has hosted esteemed figures like Alexander Hamilton, FDR, and the Marquis de Lafayette

85

Ropes Mansion and Garden

The next optional stop is the Ropes Mansion, the former home of a wealthy Salem resident who became the center of a bitter distrust in the midst of a smallpox epidemic

86

Witch House

After that is the so-called Witch House. Once home to Judge Jonathan Corwin, who presided over some of the witch trials, it is one of very few buildings still standing from that era

87

Nathanial Hawthorne Statue

Literature fans won't want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, dedicated to one of America's greatest authors

88

Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace

You can also visit the birthplace of famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been preserved in its original condition

89

The House of the Seven Gables

The final optional stop is the House of the Seven Gables, a dour building which inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's supernatural Gothic novel of the same name

90

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

As we walk along Boston's Harborwalk, we'll look out across the water for a glimpse of an actual blast from the past: a colonial ship packed with tea crates! We'll learn about the events of Boston's Tea Party but we'll also dive deeper: what really caused this riot? Why were taxes so high? What did a far-away international war have to do with the price of tea in Boston?

91

New England Aquarium

We're now approaching a popular stop in Boston and along the Harborwalk: the Aquarium! This huge attraction is partially built over the Harbor, allowing the aquarium access to the natural environment of Boston's Harbor.

92

Plymouth Visitor Information Center

The MA Visitor Information Center is a major stop for visitors traveling to and from Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, and throughout all of New England.

93

Mayflower II

"Mayflower II is a reproduction of the 17th-century ship Mayflower, celebrated for transporting the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The reproduction was built in Devon, England during 1955–1956, in a collaboration between Englishman Warwick Charlton and Plimoth Plantation, an American museum. "

94

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded the Plymouth Colony in December 1620.

95

Massasoit Statue

"Massasoit is a statue by the American sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was completed in 1921 to mark the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing. The sculpture is meant to represent the Pokanoket leader Massasoit welcoming the Pilgrims on the occasion of the first Thanksgiving. "

96

Brewster Gardens

The park up ahead and walks toward the center. This is Brewster Gardens, named for William Brewster, one of the original Mayflower passengers.

97

Burial Hill

"Burial Hill is a historic cemetery or burying ground on School Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Established in the 17th century, it is the burial site of several Pilgrims, the founding settlers of Plymouth Colony. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. "

98

Richard Sparrow House

"The Richard Sparrow House is a historic house at 42 Summer Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the oldest surviving house in Plymouth. The house was built around 1640 by Richard Sparrow, an English surveyor who arrived in Plymouth in 1636. "

99

Plimoth Grist Mill

The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working grist mill located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is a reconstruction of the original Jenney Grist Mill, and it stands on the site of the original mill.

100

Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.

101

National Monument to the Forefathers

"The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States. It is thought to be the world's largest solid granite monument. "

102

Hedge House

"The Plymouth Antiquarian House is a historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts owned by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. The house was built in 1809 for William Hammatt, a New England sea captain. The Hedges, a family of entrepreneurs, purchased the house in 1830 and lived there until 1919. "

103

Jabez Howland House

"The Jabez Howland House is a historic house at 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The oldest portion of this two-story wood-frame house was built by Jacob Mitchell in 1667 and purchased by Jabez Howland, son of Mayflower passengers John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley Howland, two of the original Pilgrims. "

104

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

"Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, founded in 1947. It attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims. "

105

Harwich

Another optional detour takes us to Harwich, a quaint Cape town known for its numerous beautiful beaches. If you fancy a swim, this is one of the best places on the Cape for it!

106

Cape Cod Lavender Farm

While in Harwich, we'll visit the Cape Cod Lavender Farm, a secluded estate that's just as gorgeous and fragrant as it sounds. Walk any of the woodland trails for free, soak up the smell of lavender, and pick up a few souvenirs!

107

Bank Street Beach

Next, our Harwich detour will take us to Bank Street Beach, the perfect place to relax or dip your toes into the Atlantic.

108

First Encounter Beach

Continuing down the Cape, we'll arrive at First Encounter Beach, where that dramatic skirmish between Nauset and Pilgrims took place. The beach now bears a plaque commemorating the encounter and the eventual truce.

109

Salt Pond Visitor Center

A little farther on, we'll arrive at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. This miniature museum is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some extra Cape history, use the bathroom, or just stretch your legs.

110

Nauset Lighthouse

As we continue our drive up the Cape, we'll spot the Nauset Light, the quaint little lighthouse that features in every quintessential Cape Cod photograph. We'll also learn about its importance, and how the Cape's rough waters earned the nickname of "ocean graveyard" before the lighthouse was built.

111

The Three Sisters Lighthouses

Continuing our drive, we'll come to three squat white lighthouses called the Three Sisters Lighthouses. What's peculiar about these lighthouses is that they're not on the coast at all! They're actually nestled among a thicket of trees pretty far inland. Hear about why that is, and how they came to be there. We'll also learn about how the Cape transformed from Nauset land to Colonial fishing towns, and then from fishing towns to a tourist hotspot.

112

Stage Fort Park and Beach

We can also choose to walk around this area before our driving, admiring the amazing views of the park, the ocean, and the city.

113

Niles Beach

As we drive along scenic Cape Ann's waterfront, we'll discover beaches both big and small. We can choose to stop at one, some, or all, as we learn more about what's unique about each one.

114

Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a beautiful historic home tucked away on the Cape Ann waterfront. As we drive, we'll dive back into Cape Ann's history.

115

Eastern Point Lighthouse

During the early 1800s, maritime trade in Gloucester was booming. Ships traveling between these ports and China or India were turning enormous profits, and captains started to become especially anxious at the prospect of losing their extremely valuable cargo in a shipwreck. Enter: lighthouses!

116

Rockport

Our scenic drive along Cape Ann now leaves Gloucester and brings us into Rockport. We'll learn more about Rockport and the region as we drive.

117

Motif Number 1

Our brings us to "the most painted building in America"!

118

Bearskin Neck

This land was once home to a large number of bears, but don’t worry! They’re long gone now. According to legend, one such bear was caught by the tide and killed in 1700, which is how this place got its name.

119

Boston Common

Embark on this adventure into America's Revolutionary past at the heart of old Boston: the Boston Common. This spacious green has been a part of the city since its early colonial beginnings. We'll begin the tour by the Visitor Center and find the red-brick path. As we follow the path, we'll dive back in time to the 1700s and set the scene...

120

Massachusetts State House

The first stop along our red-bricked Freedom Trail tour is right at the corner of Boston Common: the Massachusetts State House! This building is both historic and architecturally beautiful.... and of course, we can't forget about it's eye-catching golden dome! We'll pause in front of the State House to catch up on a couple of key Revolutionary War characters (and soon-to-be American heroes) and a little colonial history. We'll also take a look at the Robert G Shaw and 54th Memorial, which stands opposite the State House. Who was Shaw and what made the 54th Regiment so significant? We'll get into all of those details right here.

121

Park Street Church

From the State House and Shaw Memorial, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail. That brings us through Boston Common and out to the Park Street Church. As we walk, we'll dive into the most important question of all: what prompted the Revolutionary War? As we peel back the layers, we discover that the battle for American Independence was one falling domino in a long chain of dominos stretching across multiple continents and older wars...

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Granary Burying Ground

This brings us to the truly ancient Granary Burying Ground! Established in 1660, this is only Boston's third-oldest burying ground. Can you imagine what's changed in the last 400 years? Well for one thing, this ground is so old it actually holds the grave of Mother Goose. We still hear her stories today! We'll also visit the graves of American legends like Paul Revere, Robert Paine, and James Otis. And we can't miss John Hancock and Sam Adams' graves either! Lastly, we'll visit the graves of those killed in the Boston Massacre, one of the stepping stones to the full-blown revolution. We'll be heading to the site of this Massacre later.

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Boston Latin School

From the Granary, we'll continue following the Freedom Trail's red bricks. We'll check out the King's Chapel along the way and pause in front of the Latin School. This historic site contains a number of fun statues to pose with (including a donkey!) and quite a lot of rich history to dive into.

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Boston Irish Famine Memorial

A few steps down from the Latin School, we'll find the Irish Famine Memorial. Here we'll jump a bit later into Boston history and talk about the new wave of immigrants after the revolution. We'll learn about the hardships they faced and overcame... and where these communities are today.

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Old South Meeting House

Just across the street from the Irish Famine Memorial, we'll find the historic Old South Meeting House. This small, tucked-away building is easy to miss but we'll pause in front of it. Here, we'll be transported back in time to one of the most fateful events leading up the Revolutionary War... the Boston Tea Party. We'll learn all about the organizers, their motivations, and of course the consequences of their "tea party".

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Old State House

Our red-brick road finally brings us to the one of the most popular stops along the Freedom Trail: the Old State House. We'll pause here to identify key architectural features and learn about it's significance (and long history!). Then, we'll walk around to the other side....

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Boston Massacre Site

... to see the site of the infamous Boston Massacre! But was it a massacre? Or just a rowdy riot, as the British said? We'll dive into the thrilling tale while standing at the very spot where history unfolded. We'll also learn about Crispus Attacuks, an honored American hero.

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Faneuil Hall Marketplace

We'll follow the Freedom Trail to another popular resting spot: Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market! First we'll explore the site's fascinating history and then explore it's huge range of food options!

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Haymarket

As we continue our journey along the red-bricked path of the Freedom Trail, we'll also dive into the story of the historic Haymarket, the new and striking Holocaust Memorial out in front, and the stunning view of the Custom House Tower a little beyond. We'll learn a bit about each of these sites as we make our way to another popular stop.

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The Paul Revere House

Our path brings us to another popular stop along the Freedom Trail: Paul Revere's House! Here we'll learn about Paul Revere's famous "Midnight Ride", it's immortalization in a poem by Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, and the truths and myths behind this historic moment.

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Old North Church & Historic Site

From Paul Revere's House, we'll make our way to the Old North Church. This is the iconic site where the "one if by land, two if by sea" lanterns were lit, silently signalling the British troops' movements to colonial revolutionaries.

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Copp's Hill Burying Ground

From the Old North Church, we'll follow the Freedom Trail farther up to the historic Copp's Hill Burying Ground. This historic cemetery in Boston's North End is older than the Granary... but only by a year!

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USS Constitution Museum

Our last few stops are a little farther along, over the bridge and into the Charlestown Navy Yard. There we'll see the historic and impressive USS Constitution -- and learn all about her epic battle against the Guerriere. We'll explore the naval battles of the War for Independence in more detail while at this historic site.

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Bunker Hill Monument

Finally we'll follow the Freedom Trail up to the Bunker Hill Monument, built to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. We'll walk around this hill, exploring the site of this epic battle and getting an understanding of the brutality and intensity of the battle for freedom. This site is the last along our comprehensive tour along Boston's historic Freedom Trail.

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Memorial Hall

Next up: the imposing High Victorian Gothic Memorial Hall. This is the most beautiful building on campus, without contest.

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Salem Witch Trials Memorial

After that, make your way to the Samuel Pickman House, a creepy house with an even creepier history. Supposedly, a father chained his daughter up in the basement for days without food or water... and some say she still lingers to this day

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Old Burying Point Cemetery

Up next is the graveyard where most of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator during those trials, who directly caused many deaths

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Salem Old Town Hall

The path takes you next to the old Town Hall. There's a little-known secret about this place, though--supposedly, it sits atop miles of secret underground tunnels!

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John Ward House

At the Joshua Ward House, up next, you'll get a glimpse of what remains of the residence once belonging to Sheriff George Corwin, who signed the arrest and execution warrants of those accused of witchcraft

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Roger Conant Statue

Then you'll pass by an impressive statue of Roger Conant, Salem's founder and first governor, as well as the Witch Museum, filled with all sorts of deep-dive info about the trials and the surrounding mass hysteria

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Gedney House

One optional stop takes you to the Gedney House, a perfect example of the peculiarities of colonial architecture

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Broad Street Cemetery

Another detour brings you to the Broad Street Cemetery, where Sheriff Corwin ended up after suffering a mysterious heart attack

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Hamilton Hall

Then you'll see Hamilton Hall, a venue which has hosted esteemed figures like Alexander Hamilton, FDR, and the Marquis de Lafayette

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Ropes Mansion and Garden

The next optional stop is the Ropes Mansion, the former home of a wealthy Salem resident who became the center of a bitter distrust in the midst of a smallpox epidemic

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Witch House

After that is the so-called Witch House. Once home to Judge Jonathan Corwin, who presided over some of the witch trials, it is one of very few buildings still standing from that era

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Nathanial Hawthorne Statue

Literature fans won't want to miss the Nathaniel Hawthorne statue, dedicated to one of America's greatest authors

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Nathaniel Hawthorne Birthplace

You can also visit the birthplace of famous author Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been preserved in its original condition

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The House of the Seven Gables

The final optional stop is the House of the Seven Gables, a dour building which inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne's supernatural Gothic novel of the same name

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

As we walk along Boston's Harborwalk, we'll look out across the water for a glimpse of an actual blast from the past: a colonial ship packed with tea crates! We'll learn about the events of Boston's Tea Party but we'll also dive deeper: what really caused this riot? Why were taxes so high? What did a far-away international war have to do with the price of tea in Boston?

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New England Aquarium

We're now approaching a popular stop in Boston and along the Harborwalk: the Aquarium! This huge attraction is partially built over the Harbor, allowing the aquarium access to the natural environment of Boston's Harbor.

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Plymouth Visitor Information Center

The MA Visitor Information Center is a major stop for visitors traveling to and from Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod, and throughout all of New England.

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Mayflower II

"Mayflower II is a reproduction of the 17th-century ship Mayflower, celebrated for transporting the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The reproduction was built in Devon, England during 1955–1956, in a collaboration between Englishman Warwick Charlton and Plimoth Plantation, an American museum. "

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Plymouth Rock

Plymouth Rock is the traditional site of disembarkation of William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims who founded the Plymouth Colony in December 1620.

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Massasoit Statue

"Massasoit is a statue by the American sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It was completed in 1921 to mark the three hundredth anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing. The sculpture is meant to represent the Pokanoket leader Massasoit welcoming the Pilgrims on the occasion of the first Thanksgiving. "

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Brewster Gardens

The park up ahead and walks toward the center. This is Brewster Gardens, named for William Brewster, one of the original Mayflower passengers.

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Burial Hill

"Burial Hill is a historic cemetery or burying ground on School Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Established in the 17th century, it is the burial site of several Pilgrims, the founding settlers of Plymouth Colony. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. "

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Richard Sparrow House

"The Richard Sparrow House is a historic house at 42 Summer Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the oldest surviving house in Plymouth. The house was built around 1640 by Richard Sparrow, an English surveyor who arrived in Plymouth in 1636. "

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Plimoth Grist Mill

The Plimoth Grist Mill is a working grist mill located in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is a reconstruction of the original Jenney Grist Mill, and it stands on the site of the original mill.

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Pilgrim Hall Museum

The Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.

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National Monument to the Forefathers

"The National Monument to the Forefathers, formerly known as the Pilgrim Monument, commemorates the Mayflower Pilgrims. Dedicated on August 1, 1889, it honors their ideals as later generally embraced by the United States. It is thought to be the world's largest solid granite monument. "

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Hedge House

"The Plymouth Antiquarian House is a historic house museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts owned by the Plymouth Antiquarian Society. The house was built in 1809 for William Hammatt, a New England sea captain. The Hedges, a family of entrepreneurs, purchased the house in 1830 and lived there until 1919. "

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Jabez Howland House

"The Jabez Howland House is a historic house at 33 Sandwich Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The oldest portion of this two-story wood-frame house was built by Jacob Mitchell in 1667 and purchased by Jabez Howland, son of Mayflower passengers John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley Howland, two of the original Pilgrims. "

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Plimoth Patuxet Museums

"Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, founded in 1947. It attempts to replicate the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims. "

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Harwich

Another optional detour takes us to Harwich, a quaint Cape town known for its numerous beautiful beaches. If you fancy a swim, this is one of the best places on the Cape for it!

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Cape Cod Lavender Farm

While in Harwich, we'll visit the Cape Cod Lavender Farm, a secluded estate that's just as gorgeous and fragrant as it sounds. Walk any of the woodland trails for free, soak up the smell of lavender, and pick up a few souvenirs!

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Bank Street Beach

Next, our Harwich detour will take us to Bank Street Beach, the perfect place to relax or dip your toes into the Atlantic.

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First Encounter Beach

Continuing down the Cape, we'll arrive at First Encounter Beach, where that dramatic skirmish between Nauset and Pilgrims took place. The beach now bears a plaque commemorating the encounter and the eventual truce.

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Salt Pond Visitor Center

A little farther on, we'll arrive at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. This miniature museum is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some extra Cape history, use the bathroom, or just stretch your legs.

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Nauset Lighthouse

As we continue our drive up the Cape, we'll spot the Nauset Light, the quaint little lighthouse that features in every quintessential Cape Cod photograph. We'll also learn about its importance, and how the Cape's rough waters earned the nickname of "ocean graveyard" before the lighthouse was built.

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The Three Sisters Lighthouses

Continuing our drive, we'll come to three squat white lighthouses called the Three Sisters Lighthouses. What's peculiar about these lighthouses is that they're not on the coast at all! They're actually nestled among a thicket of trees pretty far inland. Hear about why that is, and how they came to be there. We'll also learn about how the Cape transformed from Nauset land to Colonial fishing towns, and then from fishing towns to a tourist hotspot.

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Stage Fort Park and Beach

We can also choose to walk around this area before our driving, admiring the amazing views of the park, the ocean, and the city.

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Niles Beach

As we drive along scenic Cape Ann's waterfront, we'll discover beaches both big and small. We can choose to stop at one, some, or all, as we learn more about what's unique about each one.

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Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House

Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a beautiful historic home tucked away on the Cape Ann waterfront. As we drive, we'll dive back into Cape Ann's history.

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Eastern Point Lighthouse

During the early 1800s, maritime trade in Gloucester was booming. Ships traveling between these ports and China or India were turning enormous profits, and captains started to become especially anxious at the prospect of losing their extremely valuable cargo in a shipwreck. Enter: lighthouses!

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Rockport

Our scenic drive along Cape Ann now leaves Gloucester and brings us into Rockport. We'll learn more about Rockport and the region as we drive.

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Motif Number 1

Our brings us to "the most painted building in America"!

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Bearskin Neck

This land was once home to a large number of bears, but don’t worry! They’re long gone now. According to legend, one such bear was caught by the tide and killed in 1700, which is how this place got its name.

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Commune de Boston

Embarquez pour cette aventure dans le passé révolutionnaire de l'Amérique au cœur du vieux Boston : le Boston Common. Ce vaste espace vert fait partie de la ville depuis ses débuts coloniaux. Nous commencerons la visite par le centre d'accueil et trouverons le chemin en briques rouges. En suivant le chemin, nous replongerons dans le temps jusqu'aux années 1700 et planterons le décor...

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Maison d'État du Massachusetts

Le premier arrêt de notre circuit en briques rouges sur le Freedom Trail se trouve juste au coin de Boston Common : le Massachusetts State House ! Ce bâtiment est à la fois historique et architecturalement magnifique... et bien sûr, nous ne pouvons pas oublier son dôme doré accrocheur ! Nous nous arrêterons devant la State House pour rattraper quelques personnages clés de la guerre d'indépendance (et bientôt des héros américains) et un peu d'histoire coloniale. Nous allons également jeter un œil au Robert G Shaw et au 54e mémorial, qui se dresse en face de la State House. Qui était Shaw et qu'est-ce qui rendait le 54e régiment si important ? Nous allons entrer dans tous ces détails ici.

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Église de la rue du parc

Depuis la State House et le Shaw Memorial, nous continuerons à suivre le Freedom Trail. Cela nous amène à Boston Common et à l'église de Park Street. En marchant, nous plongerons dans la question la plus importante de toutes : qu'est-ce qui a déclenché la guerre d'indépendance ? Alors que nous décollons les couches, nous découvrons que la bataille pour l'indépendance américaine était un domino tombant dans une longue chaîne de dominos s'étendant sur plusieurs continents et des guerres plus anciennes...

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Cimetière du grenier

Cela nous amène au véritable ancien cimetière du grenier ! Établi en 1660, ce n'est que le troisième cimetière le plus ancien de Boston. Pouvez-vous imaginer ce qui a changé au cours des 400 dernières années ? Eh bien, d'une part, ce terrain est si ancien qu'il abrite en fait la tombe de Mother Goose. On entend encore ses histoires aujourd'hui ! Nous visiterons également les tombes de légendes américaines telles que Paul Revere, Robert Paine et James Otis. Et nous ne pouvons pas non plus manquer les tombes de John Hancock et Sam Adams ! Enfin, nous visiterons les tombes des personnes tuées lors du massacre de Boston, l'un des tremplins de la révolution à part entière. Nous nous dirigerons vers le site de ce massacre plus tard.

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École latine de Boston

Depuis le Grenier, nous continuerons à suivre les briques rouges du Freedom Trail. Nous visiterons la chapelle du roi en cours de route et nous nous arrêterons devant l'école latine. Ce site historique contient un certain nombre de statues amusantes avec lesquelles poser (y compris un âne !) et une riche histoire dans laquelle plonger.

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Mémorial de la famine irlandaise de Boston

A quelques pas de l'école latine, nous trouverons le mémorial de la famine irlandaise. Ici, nous plongerons un peu plus tard dans l'histoire de Boston et parlerons de la nouvelle vague d'immigrants après la révolution. Nous découvrirons les difficultés qu'ils ont rencontrées et surmontées... et où en sont ces communautés aujourd'hui.

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Ancienne maison de réunion du sud

Juste en face de l'Irish Famine Memorial, nous trouverons l'historique Old South Meeting House. Ce petit bâtiment caché est facile à manquer, mais nous nous arrêterons devant. Ici, nous serons transportés dans le temps à l'un des événements les plus fatidiques qui ont précédé la guerre d'indépendance... la Boston Tea Party. On apprendra tout sur les organisateurs, leurs motivations, et bien sûr les conséquences de leur "tea party".

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Ancienne maison d'État

Notre route de briques rouges nous amène enfin à l'un des arrêts les plus populaires du Freedom Trail : l'Old State House. Nous ferons une pause ici pour identifier les principales caractéristiques architecturales et en apprendre davantage sur sa signification (et sa longue histoire !). Ensuite, nous irons de l'autre côté...

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Site du massacre de Boston

... pour voir le site du tristement célèbre massacre de Boston ! Mais était-ce un massacre ? Ou juste une émeute tapageuse, comme disaient les Britanniques ? Nous plongerons dans l'histoire passionnante tout en nous tenant à l'endroit même où l'histoire s'est déroulée. Nous découvrirons également Crispus Attacuks, un héros américain honoré.

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Marché Faneuil Hall

Nous suivrons le Freedom Trail jusqu'à un autre lieu de repos populaire : Faneuil Hall et Quincy Market ! Nous explorerons d'abord l'histoire fascinante du site, puis explorerons sa vaste gamme d'options de restauration !

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Haymarket

Alors que nous poursuivons notre voyage le long du sentier en briques rouges du Freedom Trail, nous plongerons également dans l'histoire de l'historique Haymarket, du nouveau et saisissant mémorial de l'Holocauste devant et de la vue imprenable sur la Custom House Tower un peu au-delà. Nous en apprendrons un peu plus sur chacun de ces sites en nous dirigeant vers un autre arrêt populaire.

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La maison Paul Revere

Notre chemin nous amène à un autre arrêt populaire le long du Freedom Trail : la maison de Paul Revere ! Ici, nous découvrirons le célèbre "Midnight Ride" de Paul Revere, son immortalisation dans un poème de Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow, ainsi que les vérités et les mythes derrière ce moment historique.

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Ancienne église nord et site historique

De la maison de Paul Revere, nous nous dirigerons vers l'église Old North. C'est le site emblématique où les lanternes "une si par terre, deux si par mer" étaient allumées, signalant silencieusement les mouvements des troupes britanniques aux révolutionnaires coloniaux.

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Cimetière de Copp's Hill

De l'église Old North, nous suivrons le Freedom Trail plus loin jusqu'à l'historique Copp's Hill Burying Ground. Ce cimetière historique du North End de Boston est plus ancien que le Granary... mais seulement d'un an !

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Musée de la Constitution de l'USS

Nos derniers arrêts sont un peu plus loin, sur le pont et dans le Charlestown Navy Yard. Là, nous verrons l'historique et impressionnant USS Constitution - et apprendrons tout sur sa bataille épique contre la Guerriere. Nous explorerons plus en détail les batailles navales de la guerre d'indépendance sur ce site historique.

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Monument de la colline de Bunker

Enfin, nous suivrons le Freedom Trail jusqu'au Bunker Hill Monument, construit pour commémorer la bataille de Bunker Hill. Nous marcherons autour de cette colline, explorerons le site de cette bataille épique et comprendrons la brutalité et l'intensité de la bataille pour la liberté. Ce site est le dernier de notre visite complète le long de l'historique Freedom Trail de Boston.

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Salle commémorative

Prochaine étape : l'imposante salle commémorative de style gothique victorien. C'est le plus beau bâtiment du campus, sans conteste.

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Mémorial des procès des sorcières de Salem

Après cela, dirigez-vous vers la maison Samuel Pickman, une maison effrayante avec une histoire encore plus effrayante. Soi-disant, un père a enchaîné sa fille dans le sous-sol pendant des jours sans nourriture ni eau... et certains disent qu'elle persiste encore à ce jour

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Cimetière de l'ancien point d'enfouissement

Ensuite se trouve le cimetière où la plupart des victimes du procès des sorcières sont enterrées. Ironiquement, c'est aussi le dernier lieu de repos de l'enquêteur en chef lors de ces essais, qui a directement causé de nombreux décès.

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Ancien hôtel de ville de Salem

Le chemin vous emmène à côté de l'ancien hôtel de ville. Il y a cependant un secret peu connu à propos de cet endroit - soi-disant, il se trouve au sommet de kilomètres de tunnels souterrains secrets !

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Maison de quartier John

À la Joshua Ward House, ensuite, vous aurez un aperçu de ce qui reste de la résidence ayant appartenu au shérif George Corwin, qui a signé les mandats d'arrêt et d'exécution des personnes accusées de sorcellerie

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Statue de Roger Conant

Ensuite, vous passerez devant une impressionnante statue de Roger Conant, le fondateur et premier gouverneur de Salem, ainsi que le musée des sorcières, rempli de toutes sortes d'informations approfondies sur les procès et l'hystérie de masse environnante.

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Maison Gedney

Un arrêt facultatif vous emmène à la Gedney House, un exemple parfait des particularités de l'architecture coloniale

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Cimetière de la rue Broad

Un autre détour vous amène au cimetière de Broad Street, où le shérif Corwin s'est retrouvé après avoir subi une mystérieuse crise cardiaque

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Salle Hamilton

Ensuite, vous verrez Hamilton Hall, un lieu qui a accueilli des personnalités estimées comme Alexander Hamilton, FDR et le marquis de Lafayette

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Cordes Manoir et Jardin

Le prochain arrêt facultatif est le Ropes Mansion, l'ancienne maison d'un riche résident de Salem qui est devenu le centre d'une méfiance amère au milieu d'une épidémie de variole.

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La maison de la sorcière

Après cela, c'est la soi-disant Witch House. Autrefois résidence du juge Jonathan Corwin, qui a présidé certains des procès de sorcières, c'est l'un des rares bâtiments encore debout de cette époque.

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Statue de Nathaniel Hawthorne

Les fans de littérature ne voudront pas manquer la statue de Nathaniel Hawthorne, dédiée à l'un des plus grands auteurs américains

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Lieu de naissance de Nathaniel Hawthorne

Vous pouvez également visiter le lieu de naissance du célèbre auteur Nathaniel Hawthorne, qui a été conservé dans son état d'origine

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La maison aux sept pignons

Le dernier arrêt facultatif est la maison aux sept pignons, un bâtiment austère qui a inspiré le roman gothique surnaturel du même nom de Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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Navires et musée du Boston Tea Party

En marchant le long du Harborwalk de Boston, nous regarderons de l'autre côté de l'eau pour apercevoir une véritable explosion du passé : un navire colonial rempli de caisses de thé ! Nous en apprendrons davantage sur les événements du Tea Party de Boston, mais nous approfondirons également : qu'est-ce qui a vraiment causé cette émeute ? Pourquoi les impôts étaient-ils si élevés ? Qu'est-ce qu'une guerre internationale lointaine avait à voir avec le prix du thé à Boston ?

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Aquarium de la Nouvelle-Angleterre

Nous approchons maintenant d'un arrêt populaire à Boston et le long du Harborwalk : l'Aquarium ! Cette immense attraction est partiellement construite au-dessus du port, permettant à l'aquarium d'accéder à l'environnement naturel du port de Boston.

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Centre d'information touristique de Plymouth

Le MA Visitor Information Center est une étape majeure pour les visiteurs voyageant à destination et en provenance de Boston, Plymouth, Cape Cod et dans toute la Nouvelle-Angleterre.

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Fleur de mai II

"Mayflower II est une reproduction du navire Mayflower du XVIIe siècle, célèbre pour avoir transporté les pèlerins vers le Nouveau Monde en 1620. La reproduction a été construite dans le Devon, en Angleterre, de 1955 à 1956, dans le cadre d'une collaboration entre l'Anglais Warwick Charlton et Plimoth Plantation, un musée américain. "

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rocher de Plymouth

Plymouth Rock est le site traditionnel de débarquement de William Bradford et des pèlerins du Mayflower qui ont fondé la colonie de Plymouth en décembre 1620.

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Statue de Massasoit

"Massasoit est une statue du sculpteur américain Cyrus Edwin Dallin à Plymouth, Massachusetts. Elle a été achevée en 1921 pour marquer le trois centième anniversaire du débarquement des pèlerins. La sculpture est censée représenter le chef Pokanoket Massasoit accueillant les pèlerins à l'occasion. du premier Thanksgiving. "

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Jardins Brewster

Le parc en avant et se dirige vers le centre. Il s'agit de Brewster Gardens, du nom de William Brewster, l'un des premiers passagers du Mayflower.

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Colline funéraire

« Burial Hill est un cimetière historique ou un cimetière situé sur School Street à Plymouth, dans le Massachusetts. Établi au XVIIe siècle, c'est le lieu de sépulture de plusieurs pèlerins, les colons fondateurs de la colonie de Plymouth. Il a été inscrit au registre national des lieux historiques. en 2013. "

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Maison Richard Sparrow

"La maison Richard Sparrow est une maison historique située au 42 Summer Street à Plymouth, dans le Massachusetts, et la plus ancienne maison encore en vie à Plymouth. La maison a été construite vers 1640 par Richard Sparrow, un géomètre anglais arrivé à Plymouth en 1636. "

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Moulin à farine de Plimoth

Le Plimoth Grist Mill est un moulin à farine en activité situé à Plymouth, dans le Massachusetts. Il s'agit d'une reconstruction de l'original Jenney Grist Mill, et il se dresse sur le site de l'usine d'origine.

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Musée de la salle des pèlerins

Le Pilgrim Hall Museum au 75 Court Street à Plymouth, Massachusetts est le plus ancien musée public des États-Unis en activité continue, ayant ouvert ses portes en 1824.

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Monument national aux ancêtres

"Le Monument national aux ancêtres, anciennement connu sous le nom de Pilgrim Monument, commémore les pèlerins de Mayflower. Dédié le 1er août 1889, il honore leurs idéaux tels qu'ils ont été généralement adoptés par la suite par les États-Unis. On pense qu'il s'agit du plus grand granit solide du monde. monument. "

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Maison de haie

"La Plymouth Antiquarian House est une maison-musée historique à Plymouth, dans le Massachusetts, appartenant à la Plymouth Antiquarian Society. La maison a été construite en 1809 pour William Hammatt, un capitaine de la Nouvelle-Angleterre. Les Hedges, une famille d'entrepreneurs, ont acheté la maison en 1830. et y vécut jusqu'en 1919. "

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Maison Jabez Howland

"La Jabez Howland House est une maison historique située au 33 Sandwich Street à Plymouth, dans le Massachusetts. La partie la plus ancienne de cette maison à ossature de bois à deux étages a été construite par Jacob Mitchell en 1667 et achetée par Jabez Howland, fils des passagers du Mayflower John Howland et Elizabeth Tilley Howland, deux des premiers pèlerins. "

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Musées Plimoth Patuxet

"Plimoth Plantation est un musée d'histoire vivant à Plymouth, Massachusetts, fondé en 1947. Il tente de reproduire la colonie d'origine de la colonie de Plymouth établie au 17ème siècle par les colons anglais connus sous le nom de Pilgrims. "

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Harwich

Un autre détour facultatif nous emmène à Harwich, une ville pittoresque du Cap connue pour ses nombreuses belles plages. Si vous avez envie de nager, c'est l'un des meilleurs endroits du Cap !

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Ferme de lavande de Cape Cod

Pendant votre séjour à Harwich, nous visiterons la Cape Cod Lavender Farm, un domaine isolé aussi magnifique et parfumé que cela puisse paraître. Marchez gratuitement sur l'un des sentiers forestiers, imprégnez-vous de l'odeur de la lavande et ramassez quelques souvenirs!

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Plage de la rue Bank

Ensuite, notre détour par Harwich nous mènera à Bank Street Beach, l'endroit idéal pour se détendre ou plonger les orteils dans l'Atlantique.

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Plage de la première rencontre

En continuant vers le cap, nous arriverons à First Encounter Beach, où cette escarmouche dramatique entre Nauset et Pilgrims a eu lieu. La plage porte maintenant une plaque commémorant la rencontre et la trêve éventuelle.

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Centre d'accueil des visiteurs de Salt Pond

Un peu plus loin, nous arriverons au Salt Pond Visitor Center. Ce musée miniature est l'occasion idéale de rattraper son retard sur l'histoire du Cap, d'utiliser la salle de bain ou simplement de se dégourdir les jambes.

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Phare de Nauset

Alors que nous continuons notre route jusqu'au Cap, nous apercevrons le Nauset Light, le petit phare pittoresque qui figure dans toutes les photographies typiques de Cape Cod. Nous découvrirons également son importance et comment les eaux agitées du Cap lui ont valu le surnom de "cimetière de l'océan" avant la construction du phare.

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Les phares des Trois Sœurs

Poursuivant notre route, nous arriverons à trois phares blancs trapus appelés les phares des Trois Sœurs. La particularité de ces phares, c'est qu'ils ne sont pas du tout sur la côte ! Ils sont en fait nichés dans un bosquet d'arbres assez loin à l'intérieur des terres. Découvrez pourquoi et comment ils en sont arrivés là. Nous découvrirons également comment le Cap s'est transformé de la terre de Nauset en villes de pêcheurs coloniales, puis de villes de pêcheurs en un haut lieu touristique.

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Parc et plage de Stage Fort

Nous pouvons également choisir de nous promener dans cette zone avant de conduire, en admirant la vue imprenable sur le parc, l'océan et la ville.

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Plage du Nil

En longeant le pittoresque front de mer de Cape Ann, nous découvrirons des plages grandes et petites. Nous pouvons choisir de nous arrêter à un, à certains ou à tous, à mesure que nous en apprenons davantage sur ce qui est unique à chacun.

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Beauport, la maison Sleeper-McCann

Beauport, également connu sous le nom de Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport ou Henry Davis Sleeper House, est une belle maison historique nichée sur le front de mer de Cape Ann. Pendant que nous conduisons, nous replongerons dans l'histoire de Cape Ann.

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Phare de la pointe orientale

Au début des années 1800, le commerce maritime à Gloucester était en plein essor. Les navires voyageant entre ces ports et la Chine ou l'Inde réalisaient d'énormes profits, et les capitaines commençaient à devenir particulièrement anxieux à l'idée de perdre leur cargaison extrêmement précieuse dans un naufrage. Entrez : phares !

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Rockport

Notre route panoramique le long de Cape Ann quitte maintenant Gloucester et nous amène à Rockport. Nous en apprendrons plus sur Rockport et la région pendant que nous conduisons.

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Motif numéro 1

Notre nous amène au "bâtiment le plus peint d'Amérique" !

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Col en peau d'ours

Cette terre abritait autrefois un grand nombre d'ours, mais ne vous inquiétez pas ! Ils sont partis depuis longtemps maintenant. Selon la légende, un de ces ours a été attrapé par la marée et tué en 1700, d'où le nom de cet endroit.

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Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail is Boston’s most famous historic route, connecting 16 iconic sites that shaped America’s fight for independence. From the Old North Church to Paul Revere’s House, it’s a journey through the heart of revolutionary history.

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Boston Common

Part of the Boston Ghost Tour, Boston Common is America’s oldest park, with a haunting past of public hangings, restless spirits, and eerie legends.

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Salem Witch Trials Memorial

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 remain one of the most infamous events in early American history. Driven by fear and superstition, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, leading to tragic consequences and lasting lessons about justice and tolerance.

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Boston Harborwalk

Boston’s Harborwalk is a scenic waterfront path stretching along the harbor, offering stunning views, public art, and historic landmarks. It’s the perfect blend of Boston’s maritime heritage and modern charm.

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Plymouth

Plymouth is the historic landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620, home to Plymouth Rock and a rich legacy as “America’s Hometown.” Explore centuries of history where the New World began.

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Cape Cod

Cape Cod is a classic New England getaway, known for its charming seaside towns, sandy beaches, lighthouses, and fresh seafood. It’s the perfect spot for relaxation and coastal adventure.

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Provincetown

Provincetown, at the tip of Cape Cod, is a vibrant coastal town known for its artistic community, historic Pilgrim landing, stunning beaches, and lively atmosphere.

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Cape Ann

Cape Ann is a picturesque coastal region in Massachusetts, famous for its charming fishing villages, rocky shores, historic lighthouses, and vibrant arts scene.

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Lexington

Lexington and Concord are the historic towns where the first battles of the American Revolutionary War were fought in 1775. Walk the battlefields and landmarks where America’s fight for independence began.

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Concord

Lexington and Concord are iconic towns where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired in 1775. Explore historic battlefields, colonial homes, and landmarks that mark the beginning of America’s fight for freedom.

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Martha's Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard is a charming island off the coast of Cape Cod, known for its picturesque beaches, historic lighthouses, and quaint seaside towns. A favorite summer escape with rich history and coastal beauty.

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Bunker Hill Monument

The Bunker Hill Monument commemorates one of the first major battles of the American Revolution. Standing 221 feet tall, it honors the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on June 17, 1775.

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Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail is Boston’s most famous historic route, connecting 16 iconic sites that shaped America’s fight for independence. From the Old North Church to Paul Revere’s House, it’s a journey through the heart of revolutionary history.

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Boston Common

Part of the Boston Ghost Tour, Boston Common is America’s oldest park, with a haunting past of public hangings, restless spirits, and eerie legends.

251

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 remain one of the most infamous events in early American history. Driven by fear and superstition, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, leading to tragic consequences and lasting lessons about justice and tolerance.

252

Boston Harborwalk

Boston’s Harborwalk is a scenic waterfront path stretching along the harbor, offering stunning views, public art, and historic landmarks. It’s the perfect blend of Boston’s maritime heritage and modern charm.

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Plymouth

Plymouth is the historic landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620, home to Plymouth Rock and a rich legacy as “America’s Hometown.” Explore centuries of history where the New World began.

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Cape Cod

Cape Cod is a classic New England getaway, known for its charming seaside towns, sandy beaches, lighthouses, and fresh seafood. It’s the perfect spot for relaxation and coastal adventure.

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Provincetown

Provincetown, at the tip of Cape Cod, is a vibrant coastal town known for its artistic community, historic Pilgrim landing, stunning beaches, and lively atmosphere.

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Cape Ann

Cape Ann is a picturesque coastal region in Massachusetts, famous for its charming fishing villages, rocky shores, historic lighthouses, and vibrant arts scene.

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Lexington

Lexington and Concord are the historic towns where the first battles of the American Revolutionary War were fought in 1775. Walk the battlefields and landmarks where America’s fight for independence began.

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Concord

Lexington and Concord are iconic towns where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired in 1775. Explore historic battlefields, colonial homes, and landmarks that mark the beginning of America’s fight for freedom.

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Martha's Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard is a charming island off the coast of Cape Cod, known for its picturesque beaches, historic lighthouses, and quaint seaside towns. A favorite summer escape with rich history and coastal beauty.

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Bunker Hill Monument

The Bunker Hill Monument commemorates one of the first major battles of the American Revolution. Standing 221 feet tall, it honors the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on June 17, 1775.

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Freedom Trail

The Freedom Trail is Boston’s most famous historic route, connecting 16 iconic sites that shaped America’s fight for independence. From the Old North Church to Paul Revere’s House, it’s a journey through the heart of revolutionary history.

262

Boston Common

Part of the Boston Ghost Tour, Boston Common is America’s oldest park, with a haunting past of public hangings, restless spirits, and eerie legends.

263

Salem Witch Trials Memorial

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 remain one of the most infamous events in early American history. Driven by fear and superstition, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, leading to tragic consequences and lasting lessons about justice and tolerance.

264

Boston Harborwalk

Boston’s Harborwalk is a scenic waterfront path stretching along the harbor, offering stunning views, public art, and historic landmarks. It’s the perfect blend of Boston’s maritime heritage and modern charm.

265

Plymouth

Plymouth is the historic landing place of the Pilgrims in 1620, home to Plymouth Rock and a rich legacy as “America’s Hometown.” Explore centuries of history where the New World began.

266

Cape Cod

Cape Cod is a classic New England getaway, known for its charming seaside towns, sandy beaches, lighthouses, and fresh seafood. It’s the perfect spot for relaxation and coastal adventure.

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Provincetown

Provincetown, at the tip of Cape Cod, is a vibrant coastal town known for its artistic community, historic Pilgrim landing, stunning beaches, and lively atmosphere.

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Cape Ann

Cape Ann is a picturesque coastal region in Massachusetts, famous for its charming fishing villages, rocky shores, historic lighthouses, and vibrant arts scene.

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Lexington

Lexington and Concord are the historic towns where the first battles of the American Revolutionary War were fought in 1775. Walk the battlefields and landmarks where America’s fight for independence began.

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Concord

Lexington and Concord are iconic towns where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired in 1775. Explore historic battlefields, colonial homes, and landmarks that mark the beginning of America’s fight for freedom.

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Martha's Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard is a charming island off the coast of Cape Cod, known for its picturesque beaches, historic lighthouses, and quaint seaside towns. A favorite summer escape with rich history and coastal beauty.

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Bunker Hill Monument

The Bunker Hill Monument commemorates one of the first major battles of the American Revolution. Standing 221 feet tall, it honors the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on June 17, 1775.

Ensemble de visites autoguidées en voiture et à pied dans le Massachusetts

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