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Discover the best top things to do in Massachusetts, United States including Old State House, Provincetown Town Hall, Massachusetts State House, Salem Old Town Hall, Boston City Hall, Needham Townhall, Carey Hall, Taunton City Hall, Mattapoisett Harbormaster, Plymouth Town Office Building.
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1. Old State House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,366 reviews
Relive the drama and excitement of the American Revolution with fun and engaging programs and tours, interactive exhibits, beautifully restored period rooms and unsurpassed 18th century treasures. Celebrating 300 years as America's oldest and most historic colonial building, the Old State House is now Boston's Revolutionary Museum. Visit us at the heart of the Freedom Trail and only steps away from Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market and the New England Aquarium.
Reviewed By TheAviator0765 - Ripon, United Kingdom
This really is a 'must-see' on the Trail. Not only is the building beautifully kept and steeped in history in its own right, the museum will guide you around the story of Boston and allow you to fully understand the part it and its people played in the War Of Independence. Access is via the Visitors' Centre desk in the gift shop. The fee is well worth it, for inside the exhibits and interpretation boards describe clearly and in chronological order what happened in the famous city. Now as a Brit, I was curious on what slant the events would be described, but rest assured the story is sold factually without a hint of partisanship. That said, I fully recognise George III was best described as an absent landlord who saw the Colonies as a cash-cow, while the British Army's idea of defence diplomacy of the era was to pour more fuel onto the nearest available spark! But the collection of exhibits in its own right amounts to a truly fascinating collection. There are also a number of tours throughout the day. Do try and catch one; the briefers are knowledgable and full of enthusiasm, and add immensely to the overall experience. There is a gift shop on the ground floor, well stocked with good quality and interesting products; all things to do with the Revolution. Plan to spend at least an hour here. It's not a 'poke head inside and tick off' kind of place. We spent nearly two hours here, but felt much the richer for it.
2. Provincetown Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Provincetown's municipal center also contains 30 pieces of art donated by local artists.
Reviewed By KeithLampmanPerlman - Provincetown, United States
Grand old building, still an operating town hall, with offices on the lower floor. The community space and concert hall, complete with wraparound balcony (best acoustics for musical events), are old-world, wooden living history.
3. Massachusetts State House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 749 reviews
Designed in 1798 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, the historic building is dominated by a magnificent gold dome.
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Presiding above Boston Common on Beacon Hill sits the "New" State House, designed by prominent architect Charles Bulfinch. The seat of Massachusetts government since 1798, Oliver Wendall Holmes proclaimed: "The Boston State House is the hub of the solar system". Designated a National Historic Landmark, it is considered a masterpiece of Federal Style architecture. Paul Revere covered its original wooden dome with copper, which was replaced with shimmering 23 karat gold leaf in 1997. Atop sits a pine cone, reflecting the logging history of Massachusetts. Art work, statuary, stained glass, mosaics, murals, marble floors and columns, sweeping staircases,coffered ceilings, exquisite details; this is a must see! Stately, stunning and impressive!
4. Salem Old Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By MorticiaDruid - Salem, United States
Though it is still called Old Town Hall, it is now a historical museum. The hold plays upstairs every so often. It is another building that was featured in Hocus Pocus. It's in the scene where Max and Dani (along with Allison) find their parents while they are attending the Town Hall Halloween Party. Only the outside is featured in the movie, NOT the inside as the inside was filmed in a studio.
5. Boston City Hall
6. Needham Townhall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. Carey Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
8. Taunton City Hall
Overall Ratings
1.5 based on 4 reviews
9. Mattapoisett Harbormaster
10. Plymouth Town Office Building
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