Massachusetts, U.S. state in New England, United States.
Massachusetts extends from the Berkshire Mountains in the west to Cape Cod's sandy beaches in the east, covering 10,554 square miles of diverse landscapes.
The American Revolution began in Massachusetts with the Boston Tea Party in 1773, followed by the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775.
Massachusetts maintains 14 distinct counties, each with regional traditions, from the maritime heritage of Essex County to the agricultural customs of Franklin County.
The state operates an extensive public transportation network, including Boston's subway system, regional bus services, and ferry connections to coastal islands.
Massachusetts produces 25 percent of the cranberries in North America, with more than 14,000 acres of working cranberry bogs across the southeastern region.
Location: United States
Inception: February 6, 1788
Capital city: Boston
Elevation above the sea: 150 m
Part of: contiguous United States, New England
Shares border with: Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire
Website: https://mass.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.37888,-72.03237
Latest update: May 28, 2025 00:31
Massachusetts offers a range of locations beyond Boston and Cape Cod that receive fewer visitors. In the western part of the state, stone tower lookouts rise above forested hills, while waterfalls are located within state forests. Historic buildings from the 19th century stand in smaller communities, and gardens featuring native plant species are open to the public. The coastal region includes lighthouses on rocky points and beaches away from main travel routes. A museum houses a walk-through glass globe, geological formations show traces of past ice ages, and Victorian houses document different architectural styles. These places often require specific planning as they lie away from typical tourist routes.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77.4 km
USS Constitution
80.3 km
Fenway Park
77 km
Gillette Stadium
71 km
Plymouth Rock
122.4 km
TD Garden
79.8 km
The Breakers
118.1 km
USS Nautilus
110.5 km
Freedom Trail
80.3 km
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
76.9 km
Faneuil Hall
80.3 km
USS Massachusetts
103.8 km
Walden Pond
57.1 km
Clark University
22.3 km
Porcellian Club
75.2 km
John Hancock Tower
78.8 km
Mohegan Sun
98.8 km
Boston Common
79.6 km
Naval War College
113.1 km
Six Flags New England
61.3 km
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
77.3 km
Lizzie Borden House
104.8 km
Marble House
118.5 km
Mount Monadnock
54.1 km
Old North Church
80.4 km
Danvers State Hospital
89.7 km
Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury
158.6 km
Mount Greylock
97.4 kmReviews
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