Best Time to Visit Massachusetts National Parks
Massachusetts has 14 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AppalachianNational Scenic Trail | 6,215,118 | September | Jul | Feb |
| Cape CodNational Seashore | 3,682,771 | February | Aug | Jan |
| BostonNational Historical Park | 2,383,812 | May | Jul | Jan |
| Minute ManNational Historical Park | 993,124 | September | Oct | Feb |
| Salem MaritimeNational Historical Park | 569,839 | August | Oct | Jan |
| Boston African AmericanNational Historic Site | 365,864 | April | Jul | Jan |
| LowellNational Historical Park | 264,456 | September | Jul | Dec |
| Longfellow House Washington's HeadquartersNational Historic Site | 54,912 | February | Jun | Jan |
| Saugus Iron WorksNational Historic Site | 51,921 | January | Aug | Jan |
| AdamsNational Historical Park | 48,726 | March | Jul | Jan |
| New Bedford WhalingNational Historical Park | 18,330 | May | Jul | Jan |
| John Fitzgerald KennedyNational Historic Site | 18,180 | April | Oct | Jan |
| Springfield ArmoryNational Historic Site | 15,925 | January | Jul | Jan |
| Frederick Law OlmstedNational Historic Site | 7,240 | May | Jul | Jan |