2007-08-23 09:16:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Boston
Lexington, Belmont, Newton, Arlington... all suburbs of Boston and have good school systems.
Or the Amherst area as well. There are several universities there, including the main campus of the University of Massachusetts (where I went... go UMass!) so there's a lot going on, at least by smaller town standards. And it's not just frat parties either... Although if you want the hookup on that let me know (just kidding). There are art galleries, hiking, theater and concerts, really good restaurants, etc.... And the local school system is really good, and there are good daycare options especially since UMass has a big education department. Plus it's about a 2 hour drive from Boston and the cost of living is less than Boston. The downside of course is, with the exception of the colleges and universities, there's not as many jobs around there. (The local economy is not as diversified). But less traffic.... of course less public transit options.... It's like comparing apples and oranges though, Amherst is a smaller town (about 30,000 people I believe) whereas Boston is a big city. Both are good.
2007-08-24 03:36:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mike R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think nearby Boston will be nice...
because:-
The largest city in New England, Boston is an educational, governmental, and financial center and a leading fishing and commercial port. Its industries include publishing, food processing, and varied manufactures. High-technology research and development and computer and electronic manufacturing industries have flourished in the area, especially in the corridor along Boston's older peripheral highway (Routes 128 and 95). Tourism, much of it attracted by historic sites and cultural assets, has become increasingly important. Redevelopment in "the Hub" since the 1960s has focused on the Back Bay, where the John Hancock and Prudential buildings are New England's tallest, and on the city's compact downtown on the Shawmut Peninsula, where financial and other offices have been developed since the 1970s. Less than one fifth of the metropolitan area's residents, however, live in the city.
2007-08-23 15:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Prem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the best schools are very close to the city, and you can easily get downtown where the children can have the best doctors, and also learn so much about the history of the country. But, you will still have the small town feel. I'd suggest Newton, Belmont and Lexington.
2007-08-23 10:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'M always amazed at these answers.The ? was about The STATE of MA.It doesn't begin & end with Boston or 495 but goes all the way to Ny,Down to Cn&RI& up to VT&NH.
I live in Western MA& love it .We have the five fine colleges in Amherst,Spfld college& AIC in Spfld. not to even mention the great schools in Worcester Plus the cost of living & taxes are generaly less west of 495 & still close enough to day trip to Bean Town.
2007-08-25 09:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
According to http://www.theskilledtraveler.com recommends Ipswitch, Danvers, Duxbury, Milton, and Braintree
2007-08-23 09:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by Somewhat Informed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The burbs outside of Boston.
2007-08-23 09:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i personally think children should grow up in smaller towns and not too close to the city. just seems safer and their attitudes seem better. Blackstone, Millville, Douglas.. Very nice towns.
2007-08-23 14:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by nancy botwin II 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i grew up in wakefield very nice town and revere is nice too i live here now near the beach kids love the sand and shi like that
2007-08-24 23:45:28 · answer #8 · answered by italianstalian9965 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maine
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2007-08-23 13:08:30 · answer #9 · answered by samboroni16 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋