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The history of Massachusetts is explored at The Commonwealth Museum. Exhibits here explore everything that has happened in the state from the Colonial Period to the American Revolution, Civil War and beyond. Important events and people are presented through artifacts and documentation, serving as an effective lesson of American history.

In 2010, Billboard named The Comcast Center “the top-grossing amphitheatre of the decade,” and when you see the impressive list of past performances, it's not hard to see why. The Who, Pearl Jam, Rush, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Jimmy Buffet, and The Allman Brothers Band are just a few artists who've graced the stage at this entertainment venue.

Spend some time hanging out in the country's oldest park. The 50-acre Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace park system and is the starting place of the famous Freedom Trail. There are quite a few monuments throughout the park, and several outdoor events take place in the Common throughout the year.

Bring your sense of humor to the Boston Comedy Festival. This popular event has brought some of the funniest comedians in the business to Boston, including Louis CK, Joan Rivers, Dennis Leary, and Lewis Black. Aside from stand up performances, the festival also features improv performances, sketch comedy, and hilarious independent films.