last edited Sep 21, 2020
Tips for Boston
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Also worth seeing within about 100 km of Boston:

Cambridge
The city was built on the outskirts of Boston. It is home to two world-renowned universities: Harvard and MIT.
The city was built on the outskirts of Boston. It is home to two world-renowned universities: Harvard and MIT.

Cape Cod
The go-to vacation destination in the region for its landscapes, beaches, and walking opportunities.
The go-to vacation destination in the region for its landscapes, beaches, and walking opportunities.

Minute Man National Historical Park
This historic park located in the towns of Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln commemorates the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
This historic park located in the towns of Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln commemorates the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.

Boston Harbor Islands State Park
These are thirteen islands within a group of 34, located off the coast of Boston. Visitors come to camp, enjoy nature, and explore a few historical remnants.
These are thirteen islands within a group of 34, located off the coast of Boston. Visitors come to camp, enjoy nature, and explore a few historical remnants.

Plymouth
This is where the Mayflower arrived in 1620. The town's tourist appeal revolves around this historic event.
This is where the Mayflower arrived in 1620. The town's tourist appeal revolves around this historic event.

Providence
One of the oldest cities in the United States, with several museums, parks, and historic neighborhoods.
One of the oldest cities in the United States, with several museums, parks, and historic neighborhoods.

Rockport
Fishermen and artists against the backdrop of the ocean for this small, fairly touristy port.
Fishermen and artists against the backdrop of the ocean for this small, fairly touristy port.

Salem
The city is associated with the 1692 Salem witch trials. All tourist activity revolves around this event.
The city is associated with the 1692 Salem witch trials. All tourist activity revolves around this event.
