Travel Historic Massachusetts from Salem to Cape Cod

When you think of New England, historical Massachusetts is probably one of the first states that comes to mind. From the pilgrims landing at

Plymouth Rock in 1620 and the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, to the major thriving business center it is today our 6th state (Feb. 6, 1788) continues to shape United State's historical future. Annually millions of visitors arrive from around the world for business and recreational pleasure. This Grand Ol' State, while historically unique is so dedicated to modern diversity that it deserves its own section further divided into individual cities and other areas of interest.

If skiing entices you then a visit to Western Massachusetts connects you with rustic mountain-top lodges and elegant Berkshire mansions. Here you will find New England skiing at its finest. With beautiful mountains and rolling rivers natural beauty surrounds the visitors. The whole family will love Southwick's Zoo, the largest zoo in New England.

For the best in family fun your options include theme parks such as Six Flags New England in Agawam or a minor league baseball game with the Brockton Rox at Campanelli Stadium at Brockton.

For the science and nature buffs the Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, the largest urban sanctuary in New England offers some 400 acres of woodlands with streams and marsh. Remember your camera when you check out the 14,000 year old glacial carvings of Purgatory Chasm in Sutton and take your family on an old fashioned hayride at Davis' Farmland & MegaMaze at Sterling.

National parks in New England include Cape Cod National Seashore with its wide-open spaces and urban parks that preserve both the state's and the nation's rich historic heritage. Go camping, fishing or just enjoy a leisurely stroll along the many miles of paths and boardwalks. Click on Massachusetts Travel to view photos of this exciting state.

From here let's move on to a few of the most popular, but by no means the most important area attractions in the state. A visit to Massachusetts would be incomplete without a visit to one of our country's oldest cities, Boston. Click on Boston Travel for more information and photos.

After Boston you will want to take a look at the "Witch Trials" city of Salem. Walk through the cemetery and try to understand the religious fanaticism of the day while reading the stone plaques with victim names, date and cause of death. Further your understanding with a stop at the Witch's Museum. Click on Salem Travel for more information and photos of the area.

Maybe a little island adventure is what you seek. In that case a short flight or ferry ride from Hyannis to Martha's Vineyard might fit into your plans. With its six unique communities, five lighthouses and locale for the original thriller "Jaws" filming there is excitement for everyone. Click on Martha's Vineyard Travel for more information and photos of the area.

Beyond Martha's Vineyard is the island of Nantucket. Originally inhabited by the Native American Wampanoag Tribe who gave it it's name meaning "land far out to sea", it was later discovered by Captain Bartholomew Gosnold in 1602. Once considered the Whaling Capital of the world from 1800 to 1840 today tourist will notice "roofwalks" on top of many of the island homes that were used to spot incoming whaleships and sometime for pouring buckets of sand down a burning chimney. Today tourism is its primary economic base. Click on Nantucket Travel for more information and photos of the area.