Massachusetts Recreation Areas

Directions Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 – Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south – exit 19 – and follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six traffic lights. At the seventh traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block and turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street on your left. Validated parking is in the garage to the rear. Phone (617) 770-1175 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Adams National Historical Park Official Website Adams National Historical Park Map From the sweet little farm

Directions Site administrative offices are located at 15 State Street. However, Ranger programs begin at either the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial on Beacon Street, or at the Museum of African American History at 46 Joy Street on Beacon Hill. Phone (617) 742-5415 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Boston African American National Historic Site Official Website Boston African American National Historic Site Map Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the African American community of 19th century Boston led the city and the nation in the fight against slavery and injustice. These remarkable men and women, together with their allies, were leaders in Abolition Movement, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, and the early struggle for equal rights

Directions Visitor Centers are located at Historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 5. Go to the Directions page for more detailed information. Phone (617) 242-5601 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Boston National Historical Park Official Website Boston National Historical Park Map Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

Directions Heading north of Boston, Interstate 93 and state Routes 1 and 1A traverse the length of the ENHA. South from New Hampshire, take Routes 1, 3 and Interstates 93 and 95. West from the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), take Interstates 495 north or Interstate 95/Route 128. From the northwest, take state Route 2. The Essex National Heritage Commission has placed brown highway signs on all major roads to guide visitors to local sites and visitor centers. They are easy to see and easy to follow! Phone (978) 740-0444 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Essex National Heritage Area Official Website Essex National Heritage Area Map The Essex National Heritage Area begins just 10 miles north of Boston and covers

Directions Site is located on the southwest corner of Warren and Dudley Streets in Brookline, south of Route 9, near the Brookline Reservoir. Site is 0.7 miles from the Brookline Hills MBTA stop on the Green Line, D Branch. Phone (617) 566-1689 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Official Website Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Map Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture and the nation’s foremost parkmaker. Olmsted moved his home to suburban Boston in 1883 and established the world’s first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design. During the next century, his sons and successors perpetuated Olmsted’s design ideals, philosophy, and influence.

Directions By Subway: Take Green line (“C” -Cleveland Circle) trolley to Coolidge Corner stop. Walk four blocks north on Harvard Street, turn right on Beals Street and continue to number 83. By Car: From Exit 18 (I-90 E) or Exit 20 (1-90 W) follow the Allston/Brighton exit ramp, merge onto Cambridge Street and go one mile. At the fourth light, turn left on Harvard Street and proceed about one mile. Turn left on Beals Street and go to number 83. Limited Street Parking available. Phone (617) 566-7937 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Official Website John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Map As a boy, JFK™s parents never expected he would grow up

Directions Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS is located in a residential section of Cambridge, MA. There is very little public parking in the area and onsite parking is limited to vehicles with handicapped parking permits. However, the site is a short walk from Harvard Square, where there are paid parking lots and a station for the MBTA Red Line and numerous bus routes. The use of public transportation to the site is highly recommended. Follow the link for detailed instructions. Phone (617) 876-4491 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site Official Website Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site Map Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site preserves the home

Directions From Interstate Route 495 take Exit 35C on to the Lowell Connector. From Route 3 take Exit 30A if traveling southbound, Exit 30B if traveling northbound. ¢ Take the Lowell Connector to Exit 5B (Thorndike Street). ¢ Continue right on to Thorndike Street, which becomes Dutton Street. ¢ At the third traffic light continue straight under the overpass. ¢ At the next light turn right into the Visitor Center Parking Lot. Take a ticket at the gate and bring the ticket inside for free validation. Phone (978) 970-5000 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Lowell National Historical Park Official Website Lowell National Historical Park Map Discover the Continuing Revolution. Lowell™s water-powered textile mills

Directions North Bridge Visitor Center is located at 174 Liberty St. Concord MA 01742 For Minute Man Visitor Center please use the following addresses: Google Maps: 250 North Great Rd. Lincoln MA 01773. IMaps or MapQuest: 3151 Marrett Rd. Lexington MA 02421 “Warning about GPS Systems! Vehicle Navigation Systems and GPS units may provide inaccurate information. Please follow brown informational signs from Interstate exits for wayfinding.” Phone (978) 369-6993 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Minute Man National Historical Park Official Website Minute Man National Historical Park Map At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with

Directions From I-195 East or West take Exit 15 (Route 18 / Downtown). Take exit 15 to merge onto MA-18 S toward Downtown/New Bedford Continue straight onto MA-18 Turn right at the first set of lights, Elm St. Turn left onto Acushnet Ave Turn left onto William St Destination will be on the left Phone (508) 996-4095 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Official Website New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Map “The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford¦all these brave houses

Directions From Route 128, take exit 25A, Route 114 East to Salem. Follow Route 114 into Salem where it will become North Street, then Summer Street (pass the Witch House on the right). Turn left onto Norman Street and then stay straight through the traffic light onto Derby Street (note: Route 114 will turn right at this corner toward Marblehead). Follow Derby Street throught the traffic light straight past the Beverly Cooperative Bank to the next intersection. Phone (978) 740-1650 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Salem Maritime National Historic Site Official Website Salem Maritime National Historic Site Map When the United States was young, sailors, merchants, and privateers ventured all over the world from Salem, Massachusetts to bring

Directions From Interstate 95 Northbound: Take exit 43 to Walnut Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Dive 2.3 miles, then turn right onto Central Street. Stay on Central Street for 1.1 miles. Turn left to stay on Central Street (road makes a sharp turn). From Interstate 95 Southbound: Take exit 43 to Walnut Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street. Drive 2.3 miles and turn right onto Central Street. Stay on Central Street for 1.1 Miles. Turn left to stay on Central Street (road makes a sharp turn). Phone (781) 233-0050 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site Official Website Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site Map In the 1600’s, on the banks of the

Directions The entrance to Armory Square is on Federal Street in Springfield, MA. Armory Square is shared by Springfield Armory NHS and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The park is located on the STCC campus. Follow the one way roadway around until you see the entrance sign for the park. If stopped by campus security let them know you are visiting the park. Parking is available in front of the Springfield Armory visitor center. Phone (413) 734-8551 Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Massachusetts Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Massachusetts Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Massachusetts Recreation Areas Springfield Armory National Historic Site Official Website Springfield Armory National Historic Site Map For nearly two centuries, the US Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms. Springfield Armory