Boston (US: /ˈbɔːstən/ ⓘ) is the capital and most populous city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It has an area of 48.4 sq
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mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-largest city in the Northeast after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area, which includes and surrounds the city, has a population of 4,919,179 as of 2023, making it the largest in New England and eleventh-largest in the country.
Country United States County Suffolk Elevation 46 ft (14 m) FIPS code 25-07000
Named for Boston, Lincolnshire Region New England State Massachusetts Settled 1625 Time zone UTC−5 (EST) ZIP Codes 53 ZIP Codes, 02108–02137, 02163, 02196, 02199, 02201, 02203–02206, 02210–02212, 02215, 02217, 02222, 02126, 02228, 02241, 02266, 02283–02284, 02293, 02295, 02297–02298, 02467 (also includes parts of
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Harvard University
Located just across the Charles River in Cambridge, Harvard is one of the world’s most prestigious universities, deeply intertwined with Boston’s identity as an intellectual and academic hub.
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Fenway Park
The oldest active Major League Baseball stadium, home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is a historic sports venue and a symbol of Boston’s rich sports culture.
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The Boston Marathon
One of the world’s oldest and most famous marathons, the Boston Marathon is a major event attracting runners and spectators from around the globe, symbolizing endurance and community spirit.
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The Freedom Trail
A 2.5-mile path through downtown Boston, the Freedom Trail connects 16 historic sites, offering a walk through America’s revolutionary history and the city’s colonial past.
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Boston Tea Party
A pivotal event in American history, the Boston Tea Party is commemorated as a key moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution, symbolizing Boston’s role in the fight for independence.
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