This six foot tall marker stands near a small traffic circle not far from the Minute Man National…read morePark on the road that leads to the Concord Battlefield Visitors Center. It is a relief statue of a Colonial in full colonial uniform with tricorner hat and boots standing with his musket. The marker reads, "Major John Buttrock from this his farm led the Provincial Minute Men and Militia down to win the bridge held by the British Forces. April 19, 1775. George Edward Messer by his will provided this memorial erected by the town." Online, there is more information. "John Buttrick was second in command of the Concord Militia when they encountered the British forces on April 19, 1775 during the battle at the North Bridge. John Buttrick was one of the first to arrive at Concord Green. He was then chosen by Col. Barrett to be his ground commander, which put him in the forefront of the battle at the North Bridge. At the North Bridge, several warning shots were fired by the British Regulars followed by a volley which killed Captain Isaac Davis and Militiaman Abner Hosmer. Whereupon, John Buttrick is credited with shouting the historic command "Fire fellow soldiers, for God's sake, fire!"" [Review 15241 overall, 743 of 2021, number 1101 in Massachusetts.]

This is a nice statue this in the heart of Salem town. It is of Nathaniel Hawthorne and he is a…read moremember of their city back in the day. He was an author and this statue depict him sitting on a rock looking over at the ocean because that's what they say his hobby was besides writing so this is just caught in the middle of the city and it's nice statue

Great statue can't miss it in the heart of Salem. Cool to checkout and makes the surrounding…read moreambiance better imo as a cool centerpiece

This marker is located where Main Street leaves from Monument Square in the central area of…read moreConcord. The marker is in pretty good condition considering that it is nearly 100 years old. The marker reads, "Near this spot stood the ancient oak known as Jethro's Tree beneath which Major Simon Willard and his associates bought from the Indians the "6 myles of land square" ordered by the General Court for the Plantation of Concord September 12, 1635." There is more information online. "The deed was early lost and never recovered, but there is ample evidence that it was duly executed and delivered. Tradition states that the bargain was made under an oak tree called Jethro's tree, and that the tree stood at a spot just in front of the site of the old Middlesex hotel at the southwesterly end of Concord square." "In the fall of 1635, a handful of early settlers arrived in Concord and built temporary homes for themselves and their cattle, according to the books, The History of Concord and Johnson's Wonder-Working Providence. Each colonist was awarded a house lot and a portion of planting-ground and meadow land. Their cabins were located between what is now Concord square and Meriam's Corner, according to the book The History of Concord." [Review 15239 overall, 741 of 2021, number 1099 in Massachusetts.]

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS - Park & Statue DEDICATION - NOVEMBER 15, 2025…read more A huge Event in the Center of Quincy Center for this newly dedicated Historical Park Honoring JOHN QUINCY ADAMS! This Park symbolizes the monumental life of Quincy's own President John Quincy Adams. This Park will enhance Quincy's Historic history among the many other historic sites that makes the City of Quincy a better appreciation for generations to come. Born in 1767, John Quincy Adams made his mark in history as a Diplomat, Secretary of State, Senator, Congressman and President of the United States! What a perfect location to have this Park steps from Quincy's other Historic venues! A must see and enjoy this central City Park honoring Quincy's own Son and President! When Visiting this Historic City south of Boston... please take in all what Quincy has to offer how the country was shaped as the " CITY OF PRESIDENTS ".

Beautiful house on the Salem witch tour. Accessible to walk up to at all times. Enjoyed this stopread more

Night photo may have gotten a ghost! Very cool area to explore and kept in great conditionread more

It is hard to believe that this nearly hundred year old marker is in such great shape but yes, it…read morewas placed by the Massachusetts Bay Colony "Tercentenary Commission" in 1930 and remembers the founding of Watertown, which is less than a dozen miles up river from Boston and Cambridge. It is important to remember where we came from and how we got here and so this marker reads: "Settled by Puritans in 1630 under the leadership of Sir Richard Saltonstall and the Reverend George Phillips who stood firmly for religious toleration and the right of the people to a representative government." I think that's a fine reason to found a new town. What do you think?

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! THE HILLTOP 67 FOOT NEON CACTUS SIGN HAS BEEN RESTORED TO IT'S FORMER GLORY…read moreDAYS & LIGHTS UP RT. 1 WITH ITS ORIGINAL GREEN BRILLIANCE ONCE AGAIN. IT IS BEAUTIFUL & CONTINUES TO SHINE WITH ITS VINTAGE 60's VIBE THAT LOOKS LIKE IT IS STRAIGHT OUT OF VINTAGE LAS VEGAS. This is a Perfect Example of what a Great Restoration project looks like with Adaptive Use for a new purpose & generation. It is impressive during the day but WOWS you at night! You have to see it from afar & then stop & see it up close especially at night. It's FREE! It is located right outside the 110 Grill in Saugus. When people think of Boston they always think of the Citgo Sign at Fenway Park, but there are other very notable signs & one of them is the Hilltop Cactus Sign. First of all it is MASSIVE towering at 67 foot tall. The Hilltop Steak House was a very famous restaurant on Rt1 in Saugus from back in the 60's. People would see that Giant Cactus Sign & it would beckon them to stop in to get a bite to eat. Customers would wait in long lines near the cows for their room & number to be called over the loudspeaker like #92 Kansas City. Then you would go into the restaurant to your designated room & seat & table. The restaurant was HUGE! The Hilltop was one of the busiest restaurants in all of America at its peak serving 20,000 patrons each week. At its pinnacle it served more than 2 million people. This lasted for decades. Delicious Huge Portions of Food for a Good Price. They were known for their Steaks & Prime Rib. Finally the quality of the food went down hill & in 2013 they closed. The Hilltop still has a warm fuzzy soft spot for many people today. In 1966, Frank Giuffrida the owner hired Mack Advertising Inc., to create a new sign for the Hilltop restaurant. Many designs were considered until they decided upon the Giant Cactus. The 67-foot sign contains nearly a half mile of neon tubing. Woahhh! The Barlow Sign Comoany in Hudson New Hampshire meticulously restored this Vintage Jolly Green Giant of a Cactus. Where the restaurant once stood is a mixed use space of residential housing of 280 apartments & retail & restaurants. Instead of knocking down the sign & putting it in some landfill; now it serves a useful purpose for lighting up the city & as a sign for the new community & businesses while still holding on to it's glorious past history. WHAT A BRILLIANT RESTORATION! You have to stop on by. And for those famous cows they have also been rescued. See my review of The Hilltop Steak House Cows located not too far from here in Lynnfield MA. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

This tall monument honoring Civil War soldiers is located in downtown Peabody across the street…read morefrom the Essex County District Court. In the evening, it was nicely lit and very approachable. The monument is 50 feet tall and includes a ten foot statue of "Liberty" on top of the column. It is an approximate coy of the famous "Statue of Freedom" that stands on top of the US Capitol in Washington. In one hand, she holds a sheathed sword and in the other, broken shackles. The monument was dedicated on November 10, 1991 in memory of the 81 residents of South Danvers (as the town was known at the time, since renamed Peabody) who died in the war. The primary inscription reads, "The Town to Her Sons Who Died in the Great Rebellion that the Union Might Be Preserved and Liberty Secured for All." The names of those 71 are listed on the column. [Review 18604 overall - 1186 in Massachusetts - 2126 of 2022.]