Doug Gelbert

Look Up, Massachusetts!: Walking Tours of 25 Towns in the Bay State Doug Gelbert

Massachusetts has towns that were built in great hills, towns built on a great ocean, towns built on great rivers. Massachusetts has towns built on granite, towns built on cod, towns built on rope, towns built on textiles, towns built on rifles, towns built on whales. Heck, Massachusetts even has a town built on a tunnel. There is no better way to see Massachusetts towns than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a self-guided walking tour. A walking tour can be many things. Interested in heritage tourism? Looking for an educational day trip for the kids? Need a fun exercise plan? Want to find subjects to take great pictures? Whether you are visiting a new town or just out to look at your own town in a new way, a Massachusetts walking tour from walkthetown.com is ready to explore when you are. Each of the 32 walking tours in LOOK UP, MASSACHUSETTS! describes a mix of historical, architectural, cultural and ecclesiastical landmarks. Street addresses and step-by-step directions lead the way. A quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on Massachusetts streets is included. Tours Included: Adams Amherst Andover Boston Brockton Cambridge Charlestown Fall River Fitchburg Gloucester Great Barrington Haverhill Lowell Marblehead New Bedford Newburyport North Adams Pittsfield Plymouth Quincy Salem Springfield Stockbridge Swampscott Worcester So look twice before crossing the street and get out and look up, Massachusetts!