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Boston[a] is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as the cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States.

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Jul 28, 2025 · Aside from the historic Freedom Trail, top-rated things to do in Boston include eating Italian fare in the North End and catching a game or concert at Fenway Park.

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Aug 22, 2017 · Here's a list of the best things to do in Boston, including the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the North End, whale watching, and more.

5 days ago · Boston, city, capital of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and seat of Suffolk county, in the northeastern United States. It lies on Massachusetts Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean.

1 day ago · Here are the latest snowfall totals from across Massachusetts for Dec. 14's storm from the National Weather Service.

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Dec 6, 2025 · Boston’s most magical holiday tradition returns this December as Winter Fest 2025 transforms The Yard at Hood Park in Charlestown into an enchanting winter wonderland. Running on …