For other places with the same name, see Boston (disambiguation).

Greater Boston is a region in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the United States of America.

Roughly bounded by the I-95 beltway (or Route 128 to some locals) and Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay, Greater Boston is home to over 3 million people, making it the most populated region in New England.

Cities

• Arlington
• Boston - the urban hub of Greater Boston
• Belmont
• Burlington
• Brookline - a suburb tucked inside the city, ranging from urban bustle to peaceful streets
• Cambridge - highly urbanized city across the Charles River from Boston; home to Harvard and MIT
• Chelsea - working class city across the Mystic River from Boston
• Dedham - lower middle class suburb
• Everett - working class city much like Chelsea
• Lexington - historic town, site of the first battle of the American Revolution
• Malden
• Medford - home to Tufts University.
• Melrose
• Milton - home to Milton Academy and former home of George H. W. Bush
• Newton - upscale suburb west of Boston, home to Boston College
• Needham - middle class residential suburb
• Quincy - "City of Presidents", home to the Adams family
• Reading
• Revere
• Saugus
• Somerville - Working Class city with a vibrant community of Blue Collar workers, immigrants, students and artists.
• Stoneham - a good zoo and some nice countryside here.
• Wakefield
• Waltham - center of the Route 128 (now I-95) technology corridor, and home to Brandeis University and Bentley College
• Watertown - home to an Armenian immigrant community
• Wellesley - wealthy suburb, home to Wellesley and Babson Colleges
• Weston
• Winchester - a wealthy suburb north of Boston
• Winthrop
• Woburn

Other destinations

• Boston Harbor Islands

Understand

• Over three million people live in the cities and towns immediately surrounding Boston, or "Greater Boston".
• Greater Boston is home to more than 110 institutions of higher education, including Harvard University in Cambridge, the nation's oldest.
• Greater Boston has some of the oldest and most visited historic sites in the country.

Get in

• Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, [1].
• Airporter, ☏ +1 781 899-6161, toll-free: +1-877-899-6161, reservations@theairporter.com. Between Logan and the suburbs, door to door. 
• AMTRAK, [2].

• From South Station in Boston: Acela Express - Boston/New York/Philadelphia/Washington, D.C.
• From North Station in Boston: Downeaster - Boston to Portland, ME.

• Mass Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), [3]. Commuter rail service to Worcester, Providence, RI and most of the Boston suburbs. Bus and subway service throughout Boston and bordering cities.
• Masspike The Massachusetts Turnpike, Interstate 90, begins in the western part of the state at the border with New York and travels all the way to Logan National Airport. It’s an easy route from the New York Thruway or from Connecticut, by traveling through or around either Springfield or Worcester.

See

• Museum of Science, Science Park, ☏ +1 617-723-2500. Daily 9AM-5PM (Summer until 7PM). $21 (adult). 
• Holocaust Memorial, 126 High Street. Free. 
• Boston Public Garden, 9 Arlington Street. Free. 
• New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf. Adult - $19.95; Child (3-11) - $11.95. 
• Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way. $20-$125. 
• The Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02199. This place has it all, shopping food and sites. Located in the heart of the City, within walking distance from the T station you can enjoy the beauty of this miraculous building. At the very top of this building is a view and a restaurant that is worth the flight of stairs or elevator ride. Even just to window shop this place is a must see for anyone traveling in or just through the city. 
• Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St. Boston Ma, ☏ +1 617-536-5400. This is the very first library in the United States to be opened to the public for borrowing books and other materials. The library is home to over 8 million books and is considered one of the largest libraries in the nation. Anyone who is an avid reader or loves some good history would appreciate this wonderful place. The library still holds true to most of its original structure and has beautiful marble staircases. There is also a great courtyard for outdoor reading and there are staff available for tours or questions. 

Do

• Boston Duck Tour, 100 Huntington Avenue. Adult - $29.95; Child (3-11) - $20.00. 
• Freedom Trail. Free. 
• Boston Childrens Museum, 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210, ☏ +1 617 426-6500. Wonderful for kids and people who are kids at heart! So Many exhibits, and fun activities. A must do is the bubble room where you can put you or your child into a huge bubble! 
• Frog Pond, Boston Common. Boston Common a beautiful park, in the summer or the winter. During the winter Frog Pond is iced over and is a wonderful place to learn to skate, or just have fun. In the hot days of summer Frog Pond is a fun wading pool to cool off or just dip your feet in. 

Eat

• Top of the Hub, 800 Boylston Street #52. $$$$. 
• Spike's Junkyard Dogs, 1076 Boylston St. Boston, MA, ☏ +1 617 266-0909. This is a New England tradition, eating a spikes junkyard hot dog at least once in your life. There are many locations throughout New England, and the recommended hot dog is the “Sinatra dog” in honor of frank you can have it your way, with any toppings you want. The toppings range anywhere from standard mustard and ketchup to bacon and chives. 

Drink

• Gypsy Bar, 116 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4606, ☏ +1 617 482-7799. This is a hot spot for drinks and dancing located in the theatre district. It’s a must do for those over 21 and it’s just an all around good time. There is a cover charge or usually 10$ but it is well worth it! Music is great and the scene is something to just take in. 

• The Liquor Store, 120 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116-4611, ☏ +1 617 357-6800. This is a popular spot for Bachlorette parties and anyone is up for a having a good time. Located in the theatre district this is more than just drinks. The bar is a fun house for partygoers, with a bull to ride and a dance floor that takes up the whole place. Drinks are pricey but it is worth every penny and there are plenty of nearby hotels to make reservations at to make an event out of the night. 

• Samuel Adams Brewery, 30 Germania Street Jamaica Plain neighborhood Boston, MA 02130, ☏ +1 617 368-5080. Sam Adams Brewery is a great place to eat drink and see a little bit about beer making. Tours are given every day and you can sit and enjoy good food and good beer. This place is for beer loves and those who just love to try new things. Samuel Adams beer has a flavor for everybody and you can buy their beer anywhere but it’s much more fun to see where it’s made and how they do it.