If you’re looking for places to go in Boston and the Merrimack Valley, here are some must-visit sites for the whole family to enjoy. From the arts to pristine beaches, this scenic corner of New England truly has it all.
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
617.267.9300MFA Boston is one of the most esteemed art museums in Boston with a collection of over 500,000 paintings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, and more. The institution organizes exhibits and events featuring Contemporary American art as well as Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art. View the museum’s collections here. Its programs include lectures, film screenings, live musical performances, and studio art classes. The museum gift shop offers an assortment of tote bags, notebooks, accessories, and other merchandise.
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA
617.566.1401This museum is dedicated to music, landscape architecture, archival research, and art conservation. Designed after Palazzo Barbaro on the Grand Canal, the museum features Venetian-inspired architecture, leather wall panels, and exquisite gardens with hanging nasturtiums, ferns, palms, and azaleas. It also harbors an impressive collection of artworks, including old master paintings, archival objects, and rare books. Other highlights include Cafe G and the Weekend Concert Series.
- SEE Science Center
200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH
603.669.0400The science center features immersive exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities on light, sound, gravity, electricity, momentum, and other fun scientific concepts. It is home to the LEGO® Millyard Project, a LEGO® recreation of a 1900s millyard built with millions of pieces. The museum also hosts camps and private events like birthday parties. The gift shop carries a selection of educational toys, stuffed animals, and children’s books.
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation
State Reservation Road
Salisbury, MA
978.462.4481This 3.8-mile sandy beach overlooks the confluence of the Merrimack River and the Atlantic. In addition to the beach, the area also features a playground, picnic area, and pavilion. As a popular outdoor destination, Salisbury Beach offers a wide range of activities in the warmer months, including swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, and camping. The scenic Broadway Loop is a 4.5-mile trail loop and classic boardwalk lined with eateries, arcade games, a carousel, and other attractions.
- Lowell National Historical Park
246 Market Street
Lowell, MA
978.970.5000This park features historic structures, museums, canal walks, and green spaces. Guests can join guided walking and boating tours for a rare glimpse into the American Industrial Revolution. Highlights include the Boott Cotton Mill Museum, Mill Girls Boarding House Exhibit, and the Northern Canal Walkway.
This urban park is also home to diverse and complex ecosystems with rivers, streams, and a watershed teeming with salmon, carp, and eel. It also hosts various art classes, live performances, and other special events throughout the year.
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