History

Ride Through History: Take the Train to the Places That Shaped America

Step into the past and explore the rich history of Massachusetts. From the Freedom Trail in Boston to the battlefields and museums of Concord, the Commuter Rail connects history enthusiasts to some of the most significant sites in the nation. Visit colonial towns, Revolutionary War landmarks, and heritage museums—all without the hassle of traffic or parking. With MA250 celebrations happening across the state, now is the perfect time to experience the places where American history was made. Just take the train and learn the stories that shaped a nation.

Old State House in Boston

Step into the past and explore the rich history of Massachusetts. From the Freedom Trail in Boston to the battlefields and museums of Concord, the Commuter Rail connects history enthusiasts to some of the most significant sites in the nation. Visit colonial towns, Revolutionary War landmarks, and heritage museums—all without the hassle of traffic or parking. With MA250 celebrations happening across the state, now is the perfect time to experience the places where American history was made. Just take the train and learn the stories that shaped a nation.

Mechanics Hall

321 Main St, Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608

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Massasoit Statue

35 Carver St, Plymouth, MA 02360

Line: Kingston

Station: Kingston

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Mayflower Society House

4 Winslow St, Plymouth, MA 02360

Line: Kingston

Station: Kingston

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Lizzie Borden House

230 Second St, Fall River, MA 02721

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National Monument to the Forefathers

72 Allerton St, Plymouth, MA 02360

Line: Kingston

Station: Kingston

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Plymouth Rock

79 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360

Line: Kingston

Station: Kingston

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Salem Maritime National Historic Site

160 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970

Line: Newburyport/Rockport

Station: Salem

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John Adams Statue

75 Thomas E. Burgin Pkwy, Quincy, MA 02169

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Dorothy Quincy Homestead

34 Butler Rd, Quincy, MA 02169

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United First Parish Church “The Church of the Presidents”

1306 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169

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The Robert Lincoln House

10 West St, Hingham, MA 02043

Line: Greenbush

Station: West Hingham

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Sleepy Hollow Cemetary

Bedford St, Concord, MA 01742

Line: Fitchburg

Station: Concord

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Ralph Waldo Emerson House

28 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742

Line: Fitchburg

Station: Concord

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Codman Estate

34 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773

Line: Fitchburg

Station: Lincoln

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Roger Williams National Memorial

282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903

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Hale Farm

39 Hale St, Beverly, MA 01915

Line: Newburyport/Rockport

Station: Beverly

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Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse

45 Norwood Heights, Gloucester, MA 01930

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Amelia Earhart Memorial

76 Brooks St, Medford, MA 02155

Line: Lowell

Station: West Medford

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Loring Greenough

12 South St, Boston, MA 02130

Line: Needham

Station: Forest Hills

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World War II Memorial

in Back Bay Fens, Boston, MA 02115

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Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead

35 Webster St, Newton, MA 02465

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New England Holocaust Memorial

98 Union St., Boston, MA 02129

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Copp’s Hill Burying Ground

45 Hull St., Boston, MA 02118

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Great Molasses Flood Site

529 Commerical St, Boston, MA 02109

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John Hancock Tower

120 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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Old South Church

645 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

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Old South Meeting House

310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

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Freedom Trail (Starting Point)

139 Tremont Street , Boston, MA 02108

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Massachusetts State House

24 Beacon Street , Boston, MA 02133

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Destinations

Within a half mile from station

Historic Sites
John Hale House in Hale Farm at 39 Hale Street in historic center of Beverly, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Hale Farm

Beverly, MA

Line: Newburyport/Rockport

Station: Beverly

Historic Sites
Historic Sites

World War II Memorial

Boston, MA

Historic Sites

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Salem, MA

Line: Newburyport/Rockport

Station: Salem

Historic Sites
Quincy Homestead

Dorothy Quincy Homestead

Quincy, MA

Historic Sites

Massasoit Statue

Plymouth, MA

Line: Kingston

Station: Kingston

Historic Sites
Historic Sites

Nathaniel Topliff Allen Homestead

Newton, MA