Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and a coastal city where the Charles, Mystic and Neponset rivers meet Boston Harbor. Its colonial streets and waterfront were central to events surrounding the American Revolution, while trade and immigration shaped later growth. Neighborhoods such as Dorchester, Charlestown and East Boston retain distinct histories and built landscapes. The harbor still frames working waterfronts, ferries, parks and cultural destinations. Universities, hospitals and historic institutions are prominent parts of the city and its wider New England economy.