North New England's richly historical landscape provides numerous options for adventure. Route 2A in Lexington is an old road graced by numerous historical sites, including he Hancock-Clarke House, where John Hancock and Samuel Adams were awakened by Paul Revere on his famous ride. A collection of New England farm animals is housed in several large barns, and a live exhibit of wild animals is also located on the property. But you can get a taste of the Cape in woods Hole, an old fishing village with charming restaurants and the world-famous Woods Hold Oceanographic Institute and Aquarium. Adams National Historic Site was home to four generations of Adamses, including the second president, John Adams, and the sixth, John Quincy Adams.
Visitors can tour the birthplaces of the two presidents.
A perfect natural harbor and highly strollable Old Town, with fully restored pre-Revolutionary architecture, make Marblehead a favorite visitor destination. There are fine beaches, whale watching and the Cape Ann Historical Museum.