Boston, Massachusetts

Boston is a large metropolis, but it frequently feels like a tiny town. You'll be able to tour by yourself the city on foot and get oriented in a day thanks to its walkability. If your feet start to hurt, take the subway, also known as the "T" by locals. Aside from its easy walkability and transit, the city was rated 13 in the United States for its low crime rates, a remarkable performance considering it has a population of over 670,000 people.

The city serves as the economic and cultural anchor for a much larger metropolitan region known as Greater Boston, which has a population of 4.8 million people according to the census and is the tenth largest MSA in the US. Through land reclamation and municipal annexation, the city has grown beyond its original peninsula. Its rich history draws a large number of tourists, with Faneuil Hall alone attracting over 20 million people every year.

Today, Boston is a scientific research center; the area's many colleges and universities, particularly Harvard and MIT, make it a world leader in higher education, including law, medicine, engineering, and business; and the city is regarded as a global leader in innovation and entrepreneurship, with nearly 5,000 startups. Finance, professional and commercial services, biotechnology, information technology, and government operations are all part of Boston's economic basis. In the United States, Boston is a center for LGBT culture and advocacy. The city's households have the highest average rate of generosity in the United States. For environmental sustainability and new investment, Boston companies and institutions are among the best in the country.

Location: Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Northeastern United States