Massachusetts has a long political history; earlier political structures included the Mayflower Compact of 1620, the separate Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies, and the combined colonial Province of Massachusetts.

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Geographical and historical treatment of Massachusetts, constituent state (officially called a commonwealth) of the United States, located in the northeastern corner of the country.

Massachusetts is a state in the United States' northeastern region, in a region that is nicknamed " New England." It occupies 10,565 mi² and borders four other states: Connecticut to the south, Rhode Island to the east, New Hampshire to the north, and Vermont to the northwest.

Description: This map shows states boundaries, the state capital, counties, county seats, cities, towns, and islands in Massachusetts.

Travel together. Explore a variety of activities for families from unique museums, to historic towns, to outdoor adventures, and more across Massachusetts.

Massachusetts was the place of many events which caused the American Revolution, such as the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington and Concord. It was also a center of the anti-slavery movement.

Discover the best places to visit in Massachusetts, from historic sites like the Freedom Trail to coastal towns like Provincetown, on this ultimate travel guide to the Bay State.

But if you want to narrow it down a little, our travel guide has some must-sees for each region in Massachusetts, a highway map, and some really pretty photos. To receive a free Massachusetts Travel Guide in the mail, please fill out this form.

From the Atlantic Ocean to the Taconic Mountains, Massachusetts offers rich experiences both in cities and nature.