Sightseeing in Massachusetts includes churches, lighthouses, parks, historic houses

Half the fun of vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard is the ferry ride over. On the Island Queen, your 35-minute voyage from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs gives you plenty of time to marvel at the shimmering Vineyard Sound, and views of Cape Cod and the Vineyard. Enjoy a cup of chowder or a cocktail in the enclosed lounge or on the outside decks. Once in Oak Bluffs, visit The Flying Horses, the country’s oldest carousel, and the Campground’s multicolored Victorian gingerbread houses. Walk Edgartown’s lively streets to shop, dine and marvel at whaling captains’ homes. In Aquinnah, visit the stunning red clay cliffs. There are also lighthouses, sailing and fishing excursions and great hiking and biking trails, Back in Falmouth, visit the lovely beaches, historic homes and shops of this picturesque seaside town.

The cruise you choose at Captain John Boats depends on the sights you want to see. The Pilgrim Belle, a paddlewheel boat, glides through historic Plymouth Harbor, where the Mayflower came to the end of its voyage, and the calm waters of scenic Cape Cod Bay. (Ask about sunset cruises.) If your preference runs more to, say, humpbacks, then take an exhilarating whale-watch cruise out of Plymouth or Provincetown. If the sights you want to see are the shops, galleries and restaurants of colorful Provincetown, Captain John’s fast ferry can get you there in 90 minutes. And, if your favorite sight is landing a good-sized mackerel, there are four- and eight-hour deep-sea fishing trips to choose from.

The USS Constitution – “Old Ironsides” – the oldest active ship in the U.S. Navy and the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat, resides at the Charlestown Navy Yard, next to the property of the USS Constitution Museum. The museum presents a fascinating history of the ship and many interesting exhibits about life in the U.S. Navy, from Colonial times to the present. The museum hosts many special events, and it is designed to be fun and welcoming to children. Tours of the ship itself are hosted by Navy personnel on a regular schedule. The tours include the spar deck, gun deck and berth deck.
Hours: Museum is open daily 10am - 5pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. The Ship is open for tours Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm, and is closed Mondays, MLK Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Museum Admission (suggested): Adults $10-15, Children $5-10. Thank you for supporting us.

Boston's Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile walk connecting 16 of the country's most significant historic sites linked to the American Revolution. Great for all ages and for groups. Specialty tours of Pirates and Patriots, African American Patriots, Historic Pub Crawl, and the Historic Holiday Stroll are offered throughout the year and seasonally.
Freedom Trail visitor information centers are located at Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. - Directions and Parking