Quincy Market The rotunda inside historic Faneuil Hall The Skinny House / Spite House Old North Church The hall at Old South Meeting House Old State House – where the Boston Massacre happened Exhibitions inside Old State House Massachusetts State House USS Constitution – world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat Under the deck of the USS Constitution Dry dock and museum next to USS Constitution Model of the USS Constitution inside the museum Salem Witch Museum Our children had finished US History in school not too long ago so they were fascinated by all the landmarks that they’ve read in the textbooks. We spent most of our second day touring landmarks along the Freedom Trail and historic Boston. Williams College Museum of Art Mao by Andy Warhol Aphrodisiacs by John Hatfield Gallery at Williams College Museum of Art Freedom Trail and Historic Boston The art collection was quite impressive and we highly recommend stopping by. We took some time to view the art collections at Williams College Museum of Art before heading back to Boston. The campus was graceful and the atmosphere was very different from the college campuses on the west coast.
Eyes by Louise Bourgeois Thompson Memorial Chapel at Williams College It is about 135 miles from Boston and we arrived around 3 pm. Our picturesque drive west ended at Williamstown, home of Williams College. Salmon Falls – site of potholes (Indian Fishing Treaty) Breathtaking scenery near Bissell Covered Bridge Elk statue near Whitcomb Summit Retreat View from Whitcomb Summit Retreat Williams College We headed west on the Mohawk Trail instead and it took us almost across the entire state of Massachusettes. Unfortunately, a storm formed right off the coast which would impact our trip. The foliage had just peaked and it was the best time to visit. Our original plan for fall foliage was to drive north from Boston into New Hampshire and Maine. We won’t be including the history and background story behind each place in this post, but you’ll find the appropriate links for your own discovery! Fall Foliage Drive in New England – Mohawk Trail Day 3 – Salem Witch Museum and new Boston.Day 2 – Freedom Trail and historic Boston tour.Day 1 – Fall foliage drive on Mohawk Trail from Boston to western Massachusetts.In 2019, our family spent four wonderful days in the New England area exploring and learning its fascinating history. The fall foliage scenery simply dazzles with its beauty. Find some of the best places to visit in New England in this Fall Travel Guide.Īutumn is an absolutely magical time to visit New England. Learn about the witch hunt in Salem and tour the beautiful campus of Cambridge colleges. Walk along the Freedom Trail in Boston and drive a Duck in the Charles River. Experience the vibrant colors of the fall season with a trip through New England.