In 1630, the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony founded Boston, in hopes of building a Christian utopia. Its advantageous position on the harbor and freshwater source appealed to affluent settlers who decided to name the area after Boston, Lincolnshire, England, where many of them hailed from.
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The allure of Boston is complex. The combination of conservative beginnings, a rebellious past, and
a progressive future mingle together, creating a cosmopolitan air. (continue...)
The beauty and tranquility of Cape
Cod and the nearby islands, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, are no
longer the well-kept secret they once were. Today, Cape Cod is a favorite vacation
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