Best places: Historic sites in Foster, United States

The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.

Palatial Gilded Age summer home of the Vanderbilts, with ornate artwork, gardens & guided tours.

Park known for its circa-1904 rose garden, which also houses greenhouses, tennis courts & a pond.

This historic bridge in a national park marks the spot of the first Revolutionary War battle.

Historic replica 1775 bridge & site where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.

👍👍 Free entry for CT residents. First-time visitor. Amazed at how peaceful I felt, and I imagine everyone else felt the same. People were having picnics, enjoying the beach, walking among the gardens, or just leisurely strolling across the grounds. Amazing bit of paradise with plenty of room to spread...

Landmark battle green where the Revolutionary War began featuring a historic statue & memorials.

Nature area on a rocky hill overlooking Buzzards Bay offering hiking paths, swimming & sunset views.

👍👍 I visited Blue Hills with co-workers for a team outing. It went well and everyone had a wonderful time. I would say is a moderate hike with some challenging parts. The are areas with a lot of rocks and you could twist your ankle pretty easily. But the view at the top of the tower is absolutely beaut...

National landmark exploring iron & steel industry history, with waterwheel, forge & preserved home.

Waterfront fort built during the Civil War era & a nearby military museum with historical artifacts.

Down-to-earth museum complex & exhibits about the human element of the industrial revolution.

Imposing, clifftop Gothic Revival-style lighthouse from 1874, with exhibits on coastal navigation.

👍👍 Amazing wonderful place. We love the tower and the beautiful over look of boston. Great hiking trails and decent people. Parking can be an issue, because not enough parking spots.

👍👍 Best wedding dining experience I've ever had. What a place.

1800s textile mills & the waterways that powered them, with canalside walks & interpretive displays.

A 51-foot octagonal building built to replace the original lighthouse ruined by an 1815 hurricane.

Revere's legendary ride began at this restored Colonial-era home, which includes family furnishings.

Army stronghold built for harbor defense in the 19th century, now a museum with antique weapons.