Outside Boston
There are many things to do and sites to see outside of the Greater Boston area. Here are a few suggestions:
Charlestown
If you follow the Freedom Trail out of Boston, you will reach the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Take some time to explore the heart of
Charlestown. It was one of the first communities settled in North America. Founded in 1628 it is actually an older settlement than Boston. The British
burned most of it in 1775 but there are some handsome wood and brick federal houses which were built after the fire.
Don't forget to visit the Navy Yard and U.S.S Constitution while in Charlestown.
Concord and Lexington: The Revolutionary Trail
If you follow the Revolutionary Trail from Lexington to Concord, you will walk in the footsteps of the British soldiers. They marched from Boston to
Lexington, continued to Concord, and then retreated to Boston on the very first day of the American Revolution, April 19, 1775.
The trail starts at the exit for Mass. 4/225 (From Boston, follow Mass. Ave through Cambridge, through Arlington, into Lexington). On your way to
Concord, you will pass memorial places like the Museum of our National Heritage, Munroe Tavern, Battle Green, Hancock-Clarke House, Minute Man National
Historical Park, the Wayside and finally the North Bridge. This is also the place to be on the Patriots4 Day, April 19. On this day, the historical
events of the revolution are re-enacted.
Stone Zoo & More
www.zoonewengland.com
If you are more interested in nature and wildlife, then the Stone Zoo is a nice place to visit. Formerly known as the Middlesex Fells Zoo, it is located
on a 26-acre site near the sparkling Spot Pond Reservoir in Stoneham, MA. The Zoo was founded in 1905, and in 1969, it was renamed in honor of Walter D.
Stone, a former Zoo Director.
Highlights of Stone Zoo's collection include snow leopards, bald eagles, hornbills and emperor tamarins, jaguars and cougars.
You should also visit the Massachusetts website for wildlife preserves and related information at: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfw_toc.htm
For State Parks visit: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/
Last Updated: April, 2008
