TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts' famous colleges and universities
Massachusetts is famous for its many colleges and universities. Therefore you shouldn't miss seeing some of them when you are visiting Massachussetts. But apart from eductional institutions the state of Massachusetts is offering a lot of other interesting places to see and a lot of fun things to do. If you are a student in Massachusetts you should use some of your leisure time to visit the state and if you are living outside the state it is definitely a place that you should consider visiting.
Of course, Harvard University is the most famous university in Massachusetts, proably even the most famous one in all of the US. Not like most educational institutions Harvard is located in Cambridge, but students are prepared to travel to receive such an exceptional education. And they are also prepared to pay a high price, as Harvard is known to have the highest tuition fees. Number two on the university score in the state is the University of Massachusetts that is also known across the boarders. The state is known for its education and if you are looking for a great education, this is definitely the place you should look at first.
There are a lot of traditional colleges in Massachusetts like Becker College, Assumption College, Bay Path College and Hampshire College that are a good choice when it comes to college education. There are different degree programs available at the colleges. No matter if you are looking for an associates or a bachelor's degree, you will find it all there. The programs offered also vary a lot in their area of specialisations.Furthermore you will also find both public and private colleges in the Massachusetts area.
Most of these colleges also include colleges for certificate and degree programs in all sorts of areas. Examples for such institutions are the Career Education Institute, Gibbs College or the Boston College Center. The majority of colleges can be found around Boston.
Massachusetts' history, witchcraft and romance altogether
But the great state of Massachusetts is not only known for having good education. It is actually one of the first states in the US, which means that it is full of historic attractions. There is the Freedom Trail in Boston which has important significance and also the smaller towns around the state played an important role in the Revolutionary War. Massachusetts offers history buffs and other lovers of tradition a lot to see. All of the many historic properties and inns also mean that you will be sure to find the right spot for your romantic destinations in Massachusetts.
Salem, Massachusetts is an incredibly historic town. Site of the Salem Witch Trials back in the 1790's, this area is now set up with many small museums and historic monuments that tell the stories of this black period in American history. Many people choose to come here because of the association with witchcraft and other eerie events but Salem is also a great place for couples who are looking to spend some time together. This small New England town is very friendly to tourists, with some of the main areas of Salem being blocked to everything but foot traffic.
The Salem Inn is the most well-known of the inns and bed and breakfast establishments in the area. The Inn is made of three separate buildings, each of which were built in the 1800's. The Captain West House was built in 1834, the Curwin House was built in 1854 and the newest building, the Peabody House, was built in 1874. The outer facades of the buildings are not very elaborate, but the insides of each home are outfitted with beautiful Victorian furnishings.
There are 41 guest suites at the Salem House, any of which will serve well for your romantic destinations in Salem, featuring whirlpools, as well as fireplaces and other Victorian touches like lace curtains and baroque wallpaper. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning, with continental offerings like bagels and Danish pastries, as well as quiche.
There is no restaurant on premises, so no other meals are served at the Inn. Many restaurants are within walking distance, however. The romance packages here at the Salem Inn include champagne, roses, chocolates, Salem Inn toasting flutes, and a stay in one of the honeymoon suites. It is a perfect spot for any romantic destinations, history and a witch hunter's attraction. This quaint New England town offers all of the best of small town life with the beauty of the area.
Top 10 things to do in Massachusetts
As you can see above, they are:
- visit universities and colleges Massachusetts is famous of
- if you don't have admission to Harvard University, enjoy its sights
- take a two- or four-year degree program in any of the public and private colleges
- join eerie events and witchcraft
- take a historic tour
- visit museums
- visit monuments
- make the trip a romantic holiday
- enjoy the Victorian furnishings
- delight in continental offerings like bagels, Danish pastries and quiche