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Massachusetts ( M ăsuchOO'sits) State Facts Most populous of the NE United States Occupies 8,257 square miles Boston’s population is 6.4 million Humid continental climate- hot summers freezing winters Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod Nantucket 14 miles long
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Massachusetts Jacqueline Nicolette
(MăsuchOO'sits) StateFacts • Most populous of the NE United States • Occupies 8,257 square miles • Boston’s population is 6.4 million • Humid continental climate- hot summers freezing winters • Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod
14 miles long • Composed of sandy beaches and low, rolling hills • It is sparsely vegetated; wild cranberries, heather, and wild roses predominate. • Known for its many old houses • Whaling museum and an 18th-century windmill. • The first U.S. lightship station (est. 1856) is located near Nantucket.
Experience “The Vineyard” • Accessible only by boat or air • 100-square-miles • Visitor Interests: The Lagoon Vineyard Haven Harbor The Black Dog, and Capawock Theatre • Home to Many Celebrities: Bill & Hilary Clinton Walter Cronkite David Letterman Reese Witherspoon
CapeCod Fall in love with…
Something for Everyone • Heritage Museum and ZooQuarium • Cape Cod National Seashore • Cape Cod Whale Watch cruises, Horseback Riding, Hiking and Motorcycles • Seafood Cuisine
…Come to Massachusetts • Nantucket • Martha’s Vineyard • Cape Cod Are waiting to see you…