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Salem, Massachusetts

Schooner Fame of Salem

Sail on this replica of the first American privateer vessel to make a capture during the War of 1812.
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Boston, Massachusetts

‘Japanese Lantern’

This historic sculpture from the 16th century is even older than the city of Boston.
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Boston, Massachusetts

A. Philip Randolph Statue

This sculpture dedicated to a pioneering labor unionist and civil rights activist is located inside a busy Boston train station.
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Boston, Massachusetts

Arthur Fiedler Memorial

A giant sculpture head with an optical illusion dedicated to the longtime conductor of the Boston Pops.
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Hawley, Massachusetts

Hawley Beehive Kiln

The oldest flagstone charcoal kiln in New England serves as a reminder of the importance of land conservation and sustainability.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Leif Erikson Plaque 

An engraved granite slab claims to mark the location where Leif Erikson built his house in the year 1000.
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Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Norman Rockwell Museum

A rich collection honors the iconic American artist, down to the jacket worn in his “Freedom of Speech” painting.
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Boston, Massachusetts

PCC Car No. 3295 & Type 5 Car No. 5734

A pair of antique trolleys are on display at one of the oldest subway stations in the United States.
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Somerville, Massachusetts

Prospect Hill Monument

Earliest version of the American flag can be seen atop the hill where it first flew.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard Bixi

This imperial marble stele was given to Harvard by Chinese alumni in the 1930s.
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Boston, Massachusetts

USS Cassin Young

This historic World War II ship is one of only 4 Fletcher-class destroyers remaining worldwide.
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Boston, Massachusetts

‘Good Will Hunting’ Bench

The bench featured in the film with Robin Williams and Matt Damon has become a popular destination for moviegoers.
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Boston, Massachusetts

Scarlett O’Hara House

This faux Greek Revival mansion is a clever optical illusion tucked into a Beacon Hill alley.
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Brookline, Massachusetts

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

This historic house was the birthplace and childhood home of the 35th president of the United States.
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Boston, Massachusetts

Park Street Station Mural

This mosaic commemorates the oldest subway tunnel and station in the United States.
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Ipswich, Massachusetts

Ipswich Devil’s Footprint

According to legend, the Devil left a footprint behind after an epic showdown with a traveling priest.
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Boston, Massachusetts

Temple Bell

A 17th-century Japanese bell brought back by U.S. sailors after WWII and later gifted as a symbol of peace.
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Arlington, Massachusetts

Jason Russell House

Historic house still contains bullet holes from an overlooked battle of the American Revolution.
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Medford, Massachusetts

Amelia Earhart Home

The aviator lived here from 1924 until she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane in 1928.
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Boston, Massachusetts

Catie Copley Memorial Plaque

This plaque is dedicated to a historic hotel’s Canine Ambassador and the subject of two children’s books.
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Brookline, Massachusetts

Counterintelligence Corps Headquarters Marker

Marking the location of the secret headquarters for the Counterintelligence Corps in WWII.
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Rockport, Massachusetts

Motif No. 1

This replica of a historic fishing shack long dubbed the most painted building in America.
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North Canaan, Connecticut

Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument

The last blast furnace to close in New England offers a rare window into the region’s once-thriving iron industry.
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North Canaan, Connecticut

Carl 'Great' Barrington Memorial

A small memorial dedicated to a man purportedly killed when a meteor the size of an SUV crashed into him.
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