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Nantucket

Nantucket, nan TUHK uht, Massachusetts (pop. 9,520), is a summer resort on Nantucket Island, off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The name Nantucket was taken from the Indian word, Nanticut, meaning The Faraway Land. There are many summer homes in Nantucket because of the scenery and mild climate. Nantucket's beaches, bicycle paths, shops, and restaurants also attract tourists. More »

THE MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY

Boston

Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England. It is also New... More >>

Concord

Concord, Massachusetts (pop. 16,993), is noted for its historic and literary attractions. The... More >>

Fall River

Fall River (pop. 91,938) is an industrial city in southeastern Massachusetts. It lies in a hilly... More >>

Gloucester

Gloucester, GLAHS tuhr, Massachusetts (pop. 30,273), has been an important fishing center since... More >>

Lowell

Lowell, LOH uhl, Massachusetts (pop. 105,167) is a city in the northeastern part of the state. It... More >>

Nantucket

Nantucket, nan TUHK uht, Massachusetts (pop. 9,520), is a summer resort on Nantucket Island, off... More >>

New Bedford

New Bedford, Massachusetts (pop. 93,768), is one of the leading commercial fishing ports of the... More >>

Revere

Revere, rih VEER, Massachusetts (pop. 47,283), lies northeast of Boston. Its beach and greyhound... More >>

Springfield

Springfield, Massachusetts (pop. 152,082; met. area pop. 680,014), is a commercial, educational,... More >>

Weymouth

Weymouth, WAY muhth, Massachusetts (pop. 53,988), is on an inlet of Massachusetts Bay, about 12... More >>

Worcester

Worcester, WUS tuhr (pop. 172,648; met. area pop. 750,963), is a leading New England industrial... More >>


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