Although Massachusetts is the seventh smallest state in the U.S. by area, it’s one of the most populous of the six New England states with nearly seven million people calling it home. It’s bordered by Vermont and New Hampshire on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east and southeast, Connecticut and Rhode Island on the south, and New York on the east. Rivers and waterways snake throughout the state, offering unrivaled views of lush trees and foliage. Plenty of wildlife resides in Massachusetts, as well, including deer, beavers, red foxes, blue heron, wild turkeys, and more.

The glacier-shaped indented coast has left most of the ground rocky, sandy, and non-fertile. Although the western region rolls with gentle hills, the southeastern waters near Cape Cod are some of the most perilous in the U.S. Directly off the fierce coast of Massachusetts, rests famous tourist attractions, such as the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. The state capital of Boston offers Old World history and New World charm, featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Harvard University, and several professional sports teams. Although fishing and shipbuilding were once significant resources for Massachusetts, technological research and development spearhead the state’s economy. However, with a rich history in religion and government, Massachusetts still teems with the early American “Yankee” energy.