Welcome to Your New Home in Massachusetts Internationally known for its colleges and universities, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, the 23rd-most populous city in the U.S. and the center of New England’s culture and economy. Nestled along the Charles River and home to the Boston cream pie, Harvard Yard and clam chowder, “The Hub” has something for everyone. With dozens of historic sites like Faneuil Hall, a healthy job market, outdoor attractions like the Boston Common and the Sw...