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Back Bay (boston), Massachusetts is an upscale residential and commercial neighborhood of Boston and home to some of the city's finest dining, nightlife and retail establishments. In its earliest days, the area was quite literally Boston's "back bay", an unremarkable expanse of tidewater flats on the Charles River. It wasn't until 1857, when the city undertook an extensive project to fill the flats, eventually doubling the land mass of the Boston Peninsula, that the Back Bay neighborhood as we know it was created. The project was finished in 1882, and most construction in the neighborhood was complete by 1900; new construction has been quite limited, as space restraints and the preservationist efforts of residents have left most of the Back Bay's earliest homes and architectural landmarks intact. The historic splendor of the Back Bay continues to attract thousands of visitors today; popular sites include the Trinity Church (c. 1877), The Boston Public Library (c. 1892), the Old South Church (c. 1875), the Arlington Street Church (1861) and I.M. Pei's iconic John Hancock Tower (completed 1972).
Newbury Street, located at the center of the Back Bay's extensive retail district, offers high-fashion boutiques, bookstores, a wide array of cafes and fine restaurants, hip ice cream parlors, and an abundance of red-brick high rises, while Commonwealth Avenue features some of the most elegant townhouses in the city. The Prudential tower looms large amidst the city skyline, while the surrounding Prudential Mall offers dozens of high-end retail outlets and excellent dining. Other popular shopping destinations include the pyramid-shaped Copley Place Mall and the many pubs, restaurants, and retailers along Boylston Street. With a bounty of historic architecture and a thriving commercial district among its many charms, the Back Bay remains one of Boston's most exclusive and exciting neighborhoods.
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Massachusetts: The Past, Present & Future of Our Country
"Why Massachusetts?"
Why not? Located in the heart of New England, Massachusetts is the region's most popular state. Rich with the history of our country and still on the cutting edge of technology, Massachusetts offers a perfect blend of the past, present and future.
From the stunning seacoast, Cape Cod, the islands and Boston to the peaceful beauty of the Berkshires and the Blue Hills, Massachusetts offers something to everyone! Every year, new residents are drawn to Massachusetts for the diversity of culture and activities available in Boston, the picturesque seaside communities, and the quaint rural towns for which New England is known.
With New Hampshire and Vermont on the northern border, New York to the west, and Connecticut and Rhode Island bordering on the south, Massachusetts is the most centrally located of the New England States. Cape Cod juts out into the Atlantic Ocean on the east like a bent arm, creating an easily recognizable state shape. A day trip to one of Massachusetts' beautiful beaches or islands is easily accessible from any part of the state, as is a trip to the Berkshires in the western part of the state.
For all of these reasons and more, it's easy to see why people are so proud to say they live in Massachusetts!
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Climate:
Massachusetts has four very different seasons. We have beautifully white winters; nature begins to reawaken in the spring; our summers are perfect for lounging at the beach or hiking in the mountains; and our falls boast some of the nation's most beautiful foliage.
Population:
At just under 6.5 million residents, Massachusetts is the most populous of the New England states, with almost 600,000 in Boston alone. As of 2000, the number of residents in Massachusetts ranked us as the 13th largest state in the country.
Government:
The capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is Boston, situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern border of the state. The state government has three branches; Executive, Legislative and Judicial, headed by a Supreme Judicial Court.
Taxes:
Massachusetts charges a 5.3% income tax, as well as 5% sales tax and a 5% meals tax, etc.
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Massachusetts.
Education:
In Massachusetts, cities and towns control public schools. The state mandates school systems to operate kindergartens, but does not require children to attend them.