Beantown, The Hub of the Universe, The Cradle of Liberty, and The Unofficial Capital of New England are just a few names that Boston is known by. The city is the capital of Massachusetts, and along with being one of the nation's oldest cities, it's also one of the largest. Boston boasts the sixth-largest economy in the U.S., with technology, financial services, publishing, and tourism being the city's leading industries.
Hang out on the shore at Carson Beach. Sun bathe in the sand or bike ride alongside the waves. This seaside destination is also popular for joggers and, of course, swimming and splashing in the waves or any other beach recreation you can think of.