Top rated Historic sites in Peabody

Experience the best that Peabody has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 34 places from Historic site category.

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North Bridge
Historical landmark
Historic replica 1775 bridge & site where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.
4.80 (594 reviews) (~35.21 km from centre)
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Washington Tower
Historical place
4.80 (244 reviews) (~24.94 km from centre)
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Boston National Historical Park- Charlestown Navy Yard
Historical place
The 43-acre park with 2 visitor centers offers ranger-guided tours & talks about the city's history.
4.70 (10.4K reviews) (~20.13 km from centre)
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Minute Man National Historical Park
Historical place
This historic bridge in a national park marks the spot of the first Revolutionary War battle.
4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~31.64 km from centre)
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Lexington Battle Green
Historical place
Landmark battle green where the Revolutionary War began featuring a historic statue & memorials.
4.70 (1K reviews) (~26.26 km from centre)
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Eliot Tower - Great Blue Hill
Historical place
👍👍 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...
4.70 (469 reviews) (~38.07 km from centre)
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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Historical place
National landmark exploring iron & steel industry history, with waterwheel, forge & preserved home.
4.70 (437 reviews) (~9.32 km from centre)
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Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site
Historical place
This classic 1880s New England farmhouse & orchard was home to the noted poet from 1900-1911.
4.70 (301 reviews) (~48.55 km from centre)
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Wright's Tower
Scenic spot
👍👍 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.
4.70 (294 reviews) (~17.91 km from centre)
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Fort Warren
Fortress
Army stronghold built for harbor defense in the 19th century, now a museum with antique weapons.
4.70 (181 reviews) (~23.07 km from centre)
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Hartwell Tavern
Historical place
👍👍 This is such a beautiful old building with so much history. A short walk from the parking lot right along the walking path.
4.70 (143 reviews) (~31.01 km from centre)
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Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Historical place
👍👍 Guided tours start every 30 minutes which is highly recommended in order to see most of the house. The group size is limited to 8 due to the size of the rooms the tour takes place. Overall very interesting experience. After the tour, you might walk away with a much different view on how the Olmsted...
4.70 (137 reviews) (~28.05 km from centre)
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Methuen Memorial Music Hall
Non-profit organization
👍👍 What an amazing music hall! Visited this music hall for Michael Heys Concert in 2023. What an amazing experience that everyone can enjoy. I got the amazing opportunity to play the Tottacta and Fuger at the end. Would recommend going to a concert!
4.70 (126 reviews) (~30.33 km from centre)
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Meriam's Corner
Historical place
👍👍 My 7th Great-Grandparents Joseph Meriam and Dorothy Brooks used to live in that house, and then passed it down to their Son Nathan, my 7th Great-Uncle. Dorothy Brooks married twice, 1st to my 7th Great-Grandfather who I just mentioned above. Their Daughter Mary Merriam, my 6th Great-Grandmother ma...
4.70 (58 reviews) (~33.33 km from centre)
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The Pickering House
History museum
👍👍 Amazing! We had a wonderful tour with Amanda. So many cool facts about this house. I sat where George Washington sat, held a piece of the USS Constitution, touch a 3,000 year old Native American tool, and walk THROUGH the original fireplace. Incredible history and a wonderfully engaging tour guide....
4.70 (48 reviews) (~2.55 km from centre)
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Derby Waterfront District
Historical place
👍👍 A beautiful and historical place. I recommend for a walk
4.70 (45 reviews) (~3.63 km from centre)
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Historical place
9-acre park exploring the age of sailing ships, with historic buildings, wharves & a tall ship.
4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~3.49 km from centre)
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Lowell National Historical Park
Park
1800s textile mills & the waterways that powered them, with canalside walks & interpretive displays.
4.60 (446 reviews) (~34.05 km from centre)
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Fort Pickering
Historical place
👍 Plenty of parking, couple trails to walk around and explore. There is old ammunition storage areas, 2 old military bunkers, a lighthouse, and plenty of benches to sit down to take in the view. It's right on the water so you can walk down to the beach an take a look in the tide pools in between the r...
4.60 (252 reviews) (~5.04 km from centre)
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Kings Chapel Burying Ground
Cemetery
On the Freedom Trail, this is Boston's oldest burial ground & home to graves of historical figures.
4.60 (235 reviews) (~21.71 km from centre)
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