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The American Revolution began here in 1775. Sites include North Bridge, site of “the shot heard ’round the world” and the five-mile Battle Road Trail. The grounds, trails and parking areas of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, from sunrise to sunset. The park closes at sunset. There is no fee to visit the park.

Burlington Mall is the premier shopping center in northwest suburban Boston with Macy's, Nordstrom, Primark, The Village and Crate & Barrel. Burlington Mall features more than 185 specialty shops including - Apple, Altar'd State, CAMP - A Family Experience Company, H&M, Lululemon, Tory Burch, Sephora, Warby Parker and an impressive line up of restaurants including - The Cheesecake Factory, Common Craft, The Friendly Toast, Fogo de Chao, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, Karma Asian Fusion Cusine, Legal Sea Foods, Parm, Bazille at Nordstrom and Shake Shack. As well as a Dining Pavilion with Chick-fil-A, Pizzeria Regina and Gourmet India to name a few. The Village At Burlington Mall is just steps away from Burlington Mall and is a collection of wellness, beauty and dining with patio seating - Caffe Nero and sweetgreen. Discover the New Burlington Mall. Your destination to shop, dine and socialize.

Opened and dedicated on Jan. 27, 1998, the center proudly bears the name of the late Senator Paul E. Tsongas, a Lowell native. The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is one of Massachusetts finest venues providing quality entertainment for all ages. The Tsongas is home to the NCAA Division I UMass Lowell River Hawks Hockey and Basketball teams. In addition to exciting UMass Lowell Athletics action, the Tsongas Center hosts concerts, family shows, sporting events, trade shows and conferences. Some of the world's biggest stars have performed before capacity crowds here in Lowell. We can seat 6,500 patrons for hockey and up to 7,800 for concerts without losing the intimate feeling needed for a memorable experience. The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is a full service, multi-purpose venue serving the Merrimack Valley region. It also features a beautifully landscaped outdoor area, function rooms overlooking the Merrimack River and a spacious lobby. The center is perfect for all types of events - whether they be business meetings or major shows!

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The Salem Witch Museum examines one of the most enduring and emotional events in American History, the Salem witch trials of 1692. The museum consists of two presentations. The first provides an immersive look into the events of 1692. Visitors experience the drama of that dark time though thirteen life-size stage sets, figures, lighting and narration as they are witness to the web of lies and intrigue of the Salem witch-hunt. Our second exhibit, Witches: Evolving Perceptions, explores the meaning behind the word witch and evolution of the image of the witch over time. This presentation focuses on the European witch trials and the background leading to the Salem witch trials. In addition, this presentation discusses the emergence of the stereotypical witch and the phenomenon of witch-hunting. The museum is open year-round, every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and in January for several weeks as we close to paint and prepare the museum for the upcoming season. Presentations are offered every half-hour from 10:00AM to 4:30PM, with extended hours in July, August, and October. Plan to allow at least one hour for your visit. For our international visitors, we offer our main presentation in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, and Cantonese by request. PLEASE NOTE: The museum presentation depicts tragic history, including a tableau of the Devil, the pressing of Giles Corey, and hanging of George Burroughs. These tableaux may not be suitable for all audiences. We have modified our mask policy. Visitors can choose to mask or not. We will continue to monitor city, state, and CDC guidelines and may make changes to this policy as needed. Since its opening in 1972 in a renovated historic church building, the Salem Witch Museum has served as a distinctive local landmark and major contributor to the city’s cultural and historic landscape. The mission of this organization is to be the voice to the innocent victims of witch-hunts, from 1692 to the present day. By interpreting this history through audiovisual displays, guided tours, educational resources, and virtual programming, we strive to bring awareness to the endurance of scapegoating and injustice.

The New England Quilt Museum, founded in 1987, is located in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts and is the only institute in the Northeastern United States solely dedicated to the art and craft of quilting. It is the second-oldest quilt museum in the United States.

See New England butterflies and tropical species from all over the world. Walk along a winding pathway. Observe butterflies sipping from flowers, basking in the sunshine and flying freely in a natural habitat. Enjoy our koi fish and quail birds which live among the butterflies. Visit the “show and tell bench” where a staff member is always available to answer your questions and help make your visit fun. See eggs, caterpillars or other interesting creatures up close. Watch a 15 minute, continuously running video which explains the butterfly life cycle and shares fun facts. Explore exhibits where you may observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides. Each display gives information about the species featured. Visit our gift shop where butterfly hatching kits are sold. You can hatch and release a live butterfly or moth! We make it easy and fun! We also offer gift certificates and a wide range of unique butterfly-themed gifts, jewelry, books, inexpensive souvenirs, and educational materials. Many of our most popular items are also available online, with mail orders available year round. Parking at The Butterfly Place is free and plentiful. All areas are handicapped accessible, and strollers are welcomed and encouraged. The butterfly flight area is kept at 80-85 degrees as butterflies need warmth to fly. Dress appropriately. There is air conditioning in all other areas. Most visitors spend about one hour to enjoy their visit. Your admission is valid for the entire day, so you may “come and go” as you please. There is no place to eat inside. The Butterfly Place does offer an outdoor picnic area, where there is a covered tent available from April through the end of the season (see schedule). In addition, there are nearby places to go for coffee, lunch or ice cream. Don’t forget your camera!