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Highest-rated things to do in Massachusetts by visitors

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When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

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Indeed, even if you've lived in Massachusetts your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Massachusetts reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Massachusetts using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Massachusetts, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

#30. The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

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#30. The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,089 reviews)
- City: Lenox
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#26. Commercial Street

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#26. Commercial Street

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,340 reviews)
- City: Provincetown Cape Cod
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#24. Race Point Beach

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#24. Race Point Beach

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,547 reviews)
- City: Provincetown Cape Cod
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#21. Norman Rockwell Museum

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#21. Norman Rockwell Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,581 reviews)
- City: Stockbridge
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#20. Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Jamaica Plain

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#20. Samuel Adams Boston Brewery - Jamaica Plain

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,578 reviews)
- City: Boston
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#18. Salem Witch Trials Memorial

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#18. Salem Witch Trials Memorial

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,106 reviews)
- City: Salem
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#10. John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

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#10. John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library

- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,083 reviews)
- City: Boston
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#8. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

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#8. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,378 reviews)
- City: Boston
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#5. The House Of The Seven Gables

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#5. The House Of The Seven Gables

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,200 reviews)
- City: Salem
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#3. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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#3. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

- Rating: 4.6/5 (7,191 reviews)
- City: Boston
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#1. Fenway Park

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#1. Fenway Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (17,716 reviews)
- City: Boston
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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