8 Must Visit Places

In Boston To New York Road Trip

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If you’re planning a road trip from Boston to New York, you’ll be passing through several Massachusetts cities, such as

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before ending your journey in Manhattan. While the fastest route takes 3 hours and 50 minutes driving along the I-90 W, there are many charming towns and historical attractions worth exploring along the way.

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Freedom Trail, Massachusetts

Explore 16 of Boston’s best historic landmarks by walking along the 2.5-mile-long Freedom Trail, which highlights over 250 years of the city’s rich history, from the American Revolution to the present day.

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Harvard University

Harvard University, established by John Harvard in 1636, is a world-renowned private Ivy League research university and one of the most prestigious colleges in the world.

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Take a short detour to visit Salem, a trendy tourist destination known for its infamous witch trials of the late 1600s. 

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Salem, Massachusetts

Quincy, Massachusetts

Quincy is a small Massachusetts coastal city famous for being the birthplace of former US Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as John Hancock, the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

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Plymouth Patuxet, Massachusetts

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Plimoth Patuxet in Plymouth is a living museum that recounts the tales of the region’s English Pilgrims and the native Patuxet People.

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Providence is a vibrant city that provides road trippers with a healthy balance of old and new to experience across various historical and contemporary attractions. 

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Providence, Rhode Island

International Tennis Hall Of Fame, Rhode Island

Located in Newport, Rhode Island, the International Tennis Hall of Fame is a must-visit for any tennis fan. This museum and grounds celebrate the history and culture of the sport, including exhibits, interactive experiences, and a tour of the Hall of Fame.

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Mystic Seaport Museum is the largest maritime museum in the world and features exhibits, artifacts, and historic vessels that tell the story of America’s relationship with the sea. Visitors can learn about the whaling industry, experience a 19th-century seafaring village, and see the Charles W.

Mystic Seaport Museum, Connecticut

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