http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com The #1 online Massachusetts Tourism Info Guide to Events and Attractions in Massachusetts and throughout the Northeast. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:05:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have Fun at the Historical Hancock Shaker Village. The Hancock Shaker Village, located in the city of Hancock, Massachusetts is a fun and interesting place to visit, especially for those who are interested in history. The historic village has 20 buildings, gardens, and plenty more for people to explore. http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma3/hancock-shaker-village.html Bring Back the Good Old Days at the Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove. The early 1900s were considered by many to be the Golden Age of the wooden carousel. During this time, a variety of companies built many different carousels. The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built the Fall River Carousel, ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma7/fall-river-carousel-battleship-cove-massachusetts.html Tons to Do at the EcoTarium. Located in Worchester, Massachusetts, the EcoTarium is a unique museum that is quite popular with locals as well as visitors. The museum has exhibits both indoors and outside, all of which are quite interesting. http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma4/ecotarium.html Touring the Salem Maritime Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts. The Salem Maritime Historic Site was the first National Historic Site in the National Park System. Located on nine acres in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem Maritime consists of twelve historic structures situated along the waterfront. The site interprets the history of the ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma5/salem-maritime.html Kids Will Have a Great Time at the Boston Children's Museum. People who come to the city of Boston will never find themselves at a loss for things to do. The city is full of history, and it has a great many attractions that people are sure to love. However, ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma6/boston-children-museum.html Visit Boston's Old State House and Soak up History. The Old State House is located at the intersection of Washington Street and State Street in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the oldest standing public building in the city, built in 1713. This beautiful brick building was the place where the first ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma6/old-state-house.html  Lots to Enjoy at the Cape Cod National Seashore.  In August of 1961 then President John F. Kennedy designated a forty mile stretch of Massachusetts shoreline as the Cape Cod National Seashore. Containing over forty three thousand acres of sandy beaches, ponds, marshlands, and uplands as well as encompassing several ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma8/national-seashore.html Tour Yankee Candle Co. Flagship Store in South Deerfield, MA On your next visit to western Massachusetts, plan to visit the Yankee Candle Co. flagship store in South Deerfield. This huge shop is the company’s headquarters, and it is unlike any candle shop you’ve ever visited before. A variety of beautiful ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma3/yankee-candle.html Explore the History of Whaling in New Bedford, MA The Whaling Museum in New Bedford, MA is a fascinating attraction to visit on your trip to Boston, Cape Cod or Rhode Island. It is the biggest Whaling Museum in the United States. Art, manuscripts, ship models and artifacts are included in ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma7/whaling-museum.html Spend a Day at Walden Pond in Concord, MA Walden Pond State Reservation in northeast Massachusetts is a beautiful place to visit whether you love touring literary sites or spending time in a beautiful outdoors setting. The 411-acre nature preserve is located in Concord, MA. This is the site where Henry ... http://www.massachusettsbeautiful.com/ma5/walden-pond.html