Boston, the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in ... Downtown Boston is the most tourist-heavy area, with most of the city's highlights, including the start of the 2½-mile Freedom ...

From suburban towns and flat terrains to brutal rolling hills and city streets, the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon course is ...

The course starts at route 135 in Hopkinton, *** quaint historic town west of Boston established in 17 15. Runners start at the town Common 26.2 miles from the heart of Boston's Copley Square.

Road closures for the marathon and for the Patriots' Day Parade on Monday, April 21 will be extensive. The City of Boston ...

An interactive map of the Boston Marathon Route, with details about landmarks and transportation options along the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Copley Square.

The cicadas are coming, and this time Massachusetts won't be left out when Brood XIV emerges after 17 years underground.