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This map shows neighborhoods, streets, roads, rivers, buildings, airport, railways, railway stations and parks in Boston.
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Map of Central Boston
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This map shows streets, roads, trails, houses, buildings, restaurants, monuments, parking lots, shops, hospitals, churches, railways, railway stations and parks in Central Boston.
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Map of Downtown Boston
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This map shows streets, trails, houses, buildings, cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels, restrooms, theaters, libraries, monuments, museums, parking lots, shops, churches, points of interest and parks in Downtown Boston.
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Boston Location On The Massachusetts Map
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This map shows where Boston is located on the Massachusetts Map.
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About Boston
Boston, the capital city of Massachusetts, is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1630. The city serves as an important center of education, tourism and cultural attractions.
Boston is home to many prestigious universities, making it a center of higher education and research. Harvard University, located in Cambridge, is among the most renowned educational institutions in the world. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), also located in Cambridge, is renowned for its outstanding achievements in science, engineering and technology. Boston University, Northeastern University and Boston College are also known for their wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Tourism plays an important role in Boston's economy, attracting millions of visitors each year. The 2.5-mile Freedom Trail allows tourists to tour 16 historic sites, including the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere's House, and Old North Church. The Boston Common, established in 1634, is the oldest city park in the United States and is a scenic recreational area.
Boston has a wealth of cultural attractions. The Museum of Fine Arts has an extensive collection of art from around the world, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra offers performances that will appeal to classical music lovers. Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox, is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and attracts many sports fans.
Each of Boston's neighborhoods has its own characteristics. Beacon Hill has narrow, gas-lit streets and Federal-style row houses, while the Back Bay has Victorian brownstone houses and the Boston Public Library. In the North End, known for its Italian heritage, you'll find many authentic restaurants and bakeries.
Boston's public transportation includes the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which operates buses, subways, and commuter rail. This network provides convenient transportation for residents and visitors alike.
The Facts:
Flag of Boston |
Seal of Boston |
State: | Massachusetts |
County: | Suffolk |
Population (2023): | 653,833[1] |
Metropolitan population (2020): | 4,941,632[2] |
Density: | 13,977/sq mi (5,396/sq km) |
Area: | 89.61 sq mi (232.1 sq km)[3] |
Coordinates: | 42°21′37″N 71°3′28″W |
Racial/ethnic groups (2022): |
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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 |
Area code(s): | 617 and 857 |
FIPS code: | 25-07000 |
GNIS feature ID: | 617565 |
Official Website: | www.boston.gov |
List of Neighborhoods in Boston
- Allston
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Brighton
- Charlestown
- Chinatown–Leather District
- Dorchester
- Downtown
- East Boston
- Fenway-Kenmore
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Mattapan
- Mission Hill
- North End
- Roslindale
- Roxbury
- South Boston
- South End
- West End
- West Roxbury
- Wharf District
Main sights in Boston
- Freedom Trail
- Faneuil Hall
- Museum of Fine Arts
- USS Constitution Museum
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- New England Aquarium
- Harvard Museums
- Black Heritage Trail
- Boston Public Garden
- Boston National Historical Park
- Museum of Science
- Harvard Square
- Old North Church
- Boston Public Library
- Boston Harbor
- Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
- Harvard Art Museums
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- Newbury Street
- Copley Square
- Fenway Park
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
- MIT
- Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
List of Colleges and Universities in Boston Area
- Babson College
- Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech)
- Bentley University
- Berklee College of Music
- Boston Architectural College (The BAC)
- Boston Baptist College
- Boston College (BC)
- Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
- Boston University (BU)
- Brandeis University
- Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC)
- Cambridge College
- Curry College
- Eastern Nazarene College (ENC)
- Emerson College
- Emmanuel College
- Fisher College
- Harvard University
- Hebrew College
- Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC)
- Hult International Business School
- Labouré College
- Lasell University (LU)
- Lesley University
- Longy School of Music of Bard College
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt)
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- MGH Institute of Health Professions (The MGH Institute)
- New England College of Optometry
- New England Conservatory (NEC)
- New England Law | Boston
- North Bennet Street School (NBSS)
- Northeastern University (NU or NEU)
- Quincy College (QC)
- Roxbury Community College (RCC)
- Saint John's Seminary
- Sattler College
- Simmons University
- Suffolk University
- Tufts University
- University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston)
- Urban College of Boston
- Wellesley College
- Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT)
- William James College
Main Roads in Boston
- Central Artery
- Interstate 90
- Interstate 93
- Interstate 95
- U.S. Route 1
- U.S. Route 3
- Massachusetts Route 3
- Massachusetts Route 2
- Massachusetts Route 128
References
1. ^ "QuickFacts: Boston city, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau.2. ^ "2020 Population and Housing State Data". United States Census Bureau.
3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau.
Last Updated: August 15, 2024
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