A library that looks nothing short of a castle, the Cambridge Public Library building is a city landmark. It was built in 1888 and boasts a Romanesque style of architecture. In addition to a diverse book collection, it hosts an array of events and author readings, as well as several book groups. Whether you’re a bibliophile or simply enjoy being in the lap of history, a visit here will surely be worth it. It is open from Monday to Thursday between 9:00a and 9:00p, Friday to Saturday between 9:00a and 5:00p, and on Sunday between 1:00p and 5:00p.
The Moswetuset Hummock is a historic woodland in Massachusetts, credited to being the inspiration behind the commonwealth's name. This 1.5-acre (0.6-hectare) landscape is in the shape of an Indian arrowhead giving the hummock its name. This site is open free of cost to tourists offering a glimpse of this place's historic past. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The First Baptist Church of Medfield is located on Main Street, Medfield in Massachusetts. It is a Bible-oriented, missions-minded and a Gospel-centered church community. Worship timings are 9:30a during summer and 10:30a during the fall, winter and spring. Carrying great historic significance, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of 2003.
At the Short Path Distillery, you can sample freshly brewed rum and gin or order a delightful cocktail at the bar such as the Grapefruit Fizz. The staff is really passionate about their work which does wonders for the atmosphere of the place and the quality of the drinks served. The light, refreshing drinks are perfect to beat the heat on a hot summer day. If you love gin and rum, you’ll love the original, inventive spirits Short Path Distillery has on offer.
A trip to Boston is not complete without a visit to this attraction. From mid-April until mid-September, one can take a quick tour on a paddle boat designed to look like a swan. The Swan Boat tours have been run by the same family for over a hundred years in the Boston Public Garden, which was the setting for the famous children's story, 'Make Way for Ducklings'. Tourists will understand why as they glide among the hundreds of ducks that call the Garden pond home. The lucky visitors may also catch glimpses of a couple of real swans.