Massachusetts Facts and State Photo Gallery

Above: Ancient Massachusetts facts can be found in Boston's alluring, historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.

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Scroll down to find fascinating facts and photos pertaining to the state of Massachusetts. View cities, colleges, beaches, parks, and other unique local destinations.

Use this page to familiarize yourself with Massachusetts, or to help you find your favorite things to do throughout the state.

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Shown below: An aerial view of Boston.

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Shown below: The Boston skyline on a cool, cloudy day.

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8 Great Massachusetts Facts

1. The official state flower of Massachusetts is the Mayflower.

2. The official state tree of Massachusetts is the American Elm.

3. Thes official state bird of Massachusetts is the Chickadee.

4. Massachusetts is home to at least two of the world's top Universities - Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), both located in Cambridge.

5. Massachusetts is divided into seven geographical regions: Berkshires, Connecticut River Valley, Central, Eastern, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket Island.

6. The ten largest cities in Massachusetts (by population size) are Boston (population currently approaching 618,000), Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Cambridge, New Bedford, Brockton, Quincy, Lynn and Fall River, in that order.

7. The state of Massachusetts is home to 30 State Parks and one National Park.

8. Native American Indian Tribes from Massachusetts include the Hassanamisco and the Wampanoag people.