78 | meetboston.com USS Constitution Museum Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston 02129 617-426-1812 • ussconstitutionmuseum.org America’s national treasure, the USS Constitution, comes to life at the museum. Swing in a hammock, scrub the deck or furl a sail while learning the history of “Old Ironsides.” Open daily. Admission by dona- tion. Groups of 10+ require advance booking. H View Boston 800 Boylston Street, Boston 02116 viewboston.com View Boston is a 360° taste of the city, offering breathtaking indoor and outdoor views atop one of Boston’s most iconic buildings. Whether you are discovering famed landmarks and coveted hidden gems or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail, your unforgettable Bostonian experience begins here. See ad page 13. Greater Boston Adams National Historical Park 135 Adams Street, Quincy 02169 617-773-1177 • nps.gov/adam Adams NHP is comprised of the birthplaces of presidents John and John Quincy Adams; the Old House, home to four generations of the Adams family; and the Stone Library. Open April 19- November 10. Visitor Center located at 1250 Hancock Street. H Concord Museum 200 Lexington Road, Concord 01742 978-369-9763 • concordmuseum.org An inspiring collection of American treasures are exhibited in family-friendly galleries. Highlights include the famed 1775 Revere lantern, Emerson’s study, Thoreau’s Walden desk and a renowned decorative arts collection of Concord clocks, silver and furniture. H Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester 01930 978-283-2080 • hammondcastle.org Unique museum and event venue nestled into the rocky cliffs of Gloucester’s shore built by John Hays Hammond, Jr., one of the nation’s most prolific inventors. It is a nonprofit and is on the National Register of Historic Places. We offer guided tours and educational and cultural events. Available for private and corporate rental. The Larz Anderson Auto Museum 15 Newton Street, Brookline 02445 617-522-6547 • larzanderson.org Home to “America’s Oldest Automobile Collection.” The museum’s historic Carriage House sits amid a beautiful 62-acre park, offering guided tours, a skating rink, educational forums, exhibits, including the Anderson vehicles, and Lawn events. H The Mount Washington Cog Railway 3168 Base Station Road Mt. Washington, NH 03589 603-278-5404 • thecog.com Climb aboard the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway to the highest peak in the northeastern U.S. Steeped in history, this marvel of 19th-century technology and modern innovation is an exhilarating voyage through mountain landscapes and nature. A 3-hour round trip, rain or shine. Includes free admission to the new museum. H Newport Mansions - Preservation Society of Newport County 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 401-847-1000 • newportmansions.org America’s past comes to life at the Newport Mansions. From the colonial headquarters of the French naval force commander to the many opulent summer palaces of the Gilded Age aristocracy, these historic house museums offer guests perspectives of the social, economic and architectural fabric of the nation not found elsewhere. H See ad page 51. Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem 01970-3783 978-745-9500 • pem.org In this stunning museum, explore the region’s connections to the art and culture of China, Japan and beyond, view original Witch Trial artifacts, and don’t miss Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old Chinese house. Only 16 miles north of Boston. Open Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 5 pm. H See ad page 17. Plimoth Patuxet Museums 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth 02360 508-746-1622 • plimoth.org You can’t change history, but it can change you! Plimoth Patuxet Museums explores the complex and interwoven stories of English and Indigenous cultures in the 17th century through immersive and experiential outdoor and indoor learning environments. H See ad page 75. Community Rowing ©Cecille Avila ©View Boston ©Key to Amaze
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