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The most densely populated region in , Greater Boston is roughly bounded by the I-95 beltway, Boston Harbor, and Massachusetts Bay.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Boston and Cambridge.

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A city of history and tradition, offers a proud legacy of culture, education, and numerous sporting championships. The "shining city on a hill"s independent spirit has been displayed to the world ever since colonists were angry over a British tax on their beloved tea and dumped shiploads of it into the harbor in protest.

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is a city in , across the Charles River from . It is renowned as the home of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, both widely considered to be among the best universities in the world.

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Downtown is really the heart of the city. Boston City Hall is here, and many powerful companies and agencies are headquartered in the area. Since urban planning was done here before the advent of the automobile, this area of town has secured a decidedly European flavor.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Quincy and Somerville.

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is in . was the birthplace of presidents John Adams and John Adams. United States Declaration of Independence signer and first Massachusetts governor John Hancock was also born here.

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Older Bostonians might still derisively call it "Slummerville", but today that tired old moniker couldn't be further from the truth. Packed with upwardly mobile professionals and longtime residents, is often voted an "All-America City" and the best-run city in .

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is a northwestern suburb of in . The Green is where the first shot of the American Revolution was fired and the first blood shed, and is known as "the Birthplace of American Liberty".

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is a primarily residential, although fairly high density, suburb of . It has several interesting neighborhoods to visit, and two National Historic Sites.

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is a city in and a western suburb of . is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.

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is a city in , United States. At the time of the 2020 United States census, 's population was 59,659. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus on both sides of the and border.

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is a city in of 62,000. Beach is the oldest public beach in the United States of America.

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is a suburb of in the state of . Its population was 66,000 in the 2020 census.

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is a city in , United States, part of Greater Boston. The population was 35,329 in the 2020 census. Its neighborhoods include Bemis, Coolidge Square, East , Square, and the West End.

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is a city in the American state of . It is 10 miles west of central on the Charles River, and 3 miles from the city limits to the east.

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is a city in with a population of 49,000. Chelsea is a city with a population of 41,000.

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is a city in the Greater Boston region of with a population of 41,000. If you want to sound like a local, pronounce it "WOO-burn".

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is a city in , United States. The population was 19,316 at the 2020 census. is an ocean-side suburban town in Greater Boston situated at the north entrance to the , geographically nearby to the .

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is a town in , United States and an immediate southern suburb of . The population was 28,630 at the 2020 census.

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is a town in, and the county seat of, , United States. Located on 's southwestern border, the population was 25,364 at the 2020 census.

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is a town of 46,000 people in . It is a largely residential town; many of its residents are employed in Cambridge, Boston and surrounding towns.

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is a town in , near with a population of 32,000. Home to Olin College, it features a number of upscale and ethnic restaurants have turned it into a rather unlikely culinary destination.

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is a town in Greater Boston, , just north of the city. Its population is approximately 29,000, but despite its small size it has a long history lasting almost 400 years.

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is a city in in the Greater Boston area. It is a wealthy suburb and home to College, Babson College and Mass Bay Community College. includes the villages of Babson Park and Hills.

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is a city of 23,000 about 9 miles northwest of . Melrose is a small city with a population of 30,000.

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is a town of 26,000 people in Greater Boston. played an active role in the American Revolutionary War. It was prominently involved in the engagements pursuing the retreating British Army after the battles of Lexington and Concord, and has a few sites associated with the Revolutionary Era.

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, is a scenic town 12 miles north of with a population of about 27,000. has preserved much of its historic New England appearance and is recognized for its strong community involvement, quality school system, thriving businesses, public library, and for beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, which plays host to outdoor festivals and benefit activities each year.

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is a town in with a population of 12,000. is the most affluent place in Massachusetts and one of the most affluent in the United States. It is home to Regis College.

Greater Boston

Latitude of center
42.3582° or 42° 21′ 29″ north
Longitude of center
-71.0637° or 71° 3′ 49″ west
Population
4,940,000
Wiki­data ID
Q1190137
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Vietnamese—“Greater Boston” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “بسطن الكبرى”
  • Armenian: “Մեծ Բոստոն”
  • Asturian: “Gran Boston”
  • Balinese: “Boston Raya”
  • Bulgarian: “Голям Бостън”
  • Catalan: “Gran Boston”
  • Central Kurdish: “بۆستنی گەورە”
  • Chinese: “大波士頓”
  • Chinese: “大波士顿”
  • Chinese: “大波士顿地区”
  • Chinese: “波士頓都會區”
  • Czech: “velký Boston”
  • Dutch: “Groot-Boston”
  • Esperanto: “Granda Bostono”
  • French: “Grand Boston”
  • Galician: “Gran Boston”
  • German: “Greater Boston”
  • German: “Metropolregion Greater Boston”
  • Greek: “Ευρύτερη Βοστώνη”
  • Hebrew: “בוסטון רבתי”
  • Indonesian: “Boston Raya”
  • Irish: “Bostún Mór”
  • Italian: “Area metropolitana di Boston”
  • Japanese: “グレーター・ボストン”
  • Japanese: “グレイター・ボストン”
  • Japanese: “ボストン都市圏”
  • Japanese: “大ボストン”
  • Korean: “그레이터 보스턴”
  • Korean: “메트로 보스턴”
  • Korean: “보스턴 대도시권”
  • Korean: “보스턴 도시권”
  • Korean: “보스턴권”
  • Persian: “بوستون بزرگ”
  • Polish: “Wielki Boston”
  • Russian: “Большой Бостон”
  • Scots: “Greater Boston”
  • Slovenian: “Greater Boston”
  • Slovenian: “Metropolitansko območje Boston”
  • Slovenian: “Veliki Boston”
  • South Azerbaijani: “قرئیتر بوزتون”
  • Spanish: “Area metropolitana de Boston-Cambridge-Quincy”
  • Spanish: “Área metropolitana de Boston-Cambridge-Quincy”
  • Spanish: “Gran Boston”
  • Swedish: “Greater Boston”
  • Swedish: “Storboston”
  • Tamil: “பெருநகர பாஸ்டன்”
  • Ukrainian: “Великий Бостон”
  • Urdu: “بوسٹن عظمی”
  • Vietnamese: “Đại Boston”
  • Vietnamese: “Vùng Đại Boston”
  • Vietnamese: “Vùng đô thị Boston”

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