The Massachusetts State Park With Ruins, A Pet Cemetery, And Beautiful Gardens You Just Can't Beat
Kim Falchek
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Sometimes you need to visit a spot more than once to take it all in. This has been my experience hiking at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The first time I hiked Maudslay, I found it to be a beautiful place to enjoy trees, flowers, and scenic views. The trails were walkable, and the hike was fairly easy to complete. What I didn’t know then was that the grounds were formerly the lavish home of the prominent New England Moseley family. When I went back to hike a second time, I realized that there are ancient relics of the family’s existence hiding in plain sight all over the park. Read on to hear more about my adventure exploring one of the best parks in Massachusetts.
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More information about Maudslay State Park in Massachusetts can be found on the Mass.gov website. If you have visited Maudslay, we would love to hear all about your experience. For more hikes with a side of history, be sure to visit Ford’s Folly in Sudbury and Greycourt State Park, in Methuen.
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Aside from Maudslay State Park, what are some more of the best state parks in Massachusetts?
Whether you’re searching for hiking trails, camping, fishing, or horseback riding, here are some of the best state parks in Massachusetts to check out:
- Alan E. Rich Environmental Park, Athol
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Sutton
- Bash Bish Falls State Park, Falls Rd, Mt Washington
- Bartholomew's Cobble Reservation, Sheffield
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Salisbury
- Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
- Mount Greylock State Reservation, Lanesborough
- Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park, Boston
- October Mountain State Forest, Lee
- Halibut Point State Park, Rockport
- Mount Holyoke Range State Park, Amherst
- Wahconah Falls State Park, Dalton
Be sure to read our previous article telling you more about the best state parks in Massachusetts.
What are some of the best hidden gems in Massachusetts?
There are so many hidden gems in Massachusetts, and all are worth visiting. But here are several of the best places that we recommend:
- Motif #1, Bradley Wharf, Rockport
- Spite House, Boston
- National Streetcar Museum, Lowell
- Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, South Deerfield
- Bancroft Tower, Worcester
- Mytoi Japanese Garden, Edgartown
- Bound Brook Beach, Wellfleet
- Wynott's Wands, Salem
- Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center, Bolton
- Billingsgate Island, Eastham
- Author’s Ridge, Concord
- Modica Way, Cambridge
You’ll want to read our previous article highlighting more of the best hidden gems in Massachusetts.
Are there more historical sites in Massachusetts?
Absolutely! While Maudslay State Park history is quite fascinating, there are other historical sites in Massachusetts that are equally noteworthy. Here are a few of them.
- Dexter's Grist Mill, Sandwich
- House of Seven Gables, Salem
- Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls
- The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, Lenox
- Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord
- Old State House, Boston
- Plymouth Rock, Plymouth
- Brandt Point Lighthouse, Nantucket
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums, Plymouth
- USS Constitution Museum, Boston
Check out this article to discover more about these historical sites in Massachusetts.