List of cities in Massachusetts

List of cities in Massachusetts‏‎

The U.S. state of Massachusetts is divided into 351 cities and towns. This article provides a list of the cities in Massachusetts, which are distinct from towns in the state. Cities, unlike towns, have a mayor and city council form of government.

List of Cities

A

• Agawam - A city in Hampden County, known for the Six Flags New England amusement park.
• Amesbury - A city in Essex County, located on the left bank of the Merrimack River.
• Attleboro - A city in Bristol County, known for its jewelry industry.

B

• Barnstable - The largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod.
• Beverly - A city in Essex County, often referred to as the "birthplace of the U.S. Navy."
• Boston - The capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

C

• Cambridge - A city in Middlesex County, home to two of the world's most prominent universities, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
• Chelsea - The smallest city in Massachusetts in land area, located across the Mystic River from downtown Boston.

D

• Danvers - A city in Essex County, historically known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials.

E

• Everett - A city in Middlesex County, known for the Encore Boston Harbor resort and casino.

F

• Fall River - A city in Bristol County, known for its textile manufacturing industry.

G

• Gloucester - A city on Cape Ann in Essex County, known for its fishing industry.

H

• Haverhill - A city in Essex County, located on the Merrimack River.

I

• Ipswich - A coastal town in Essex County, known for its clams, celebrated annually at the Ipswich Chowderfest.

J

• Jamaica Plain - A neighborhood of Boston, known for its vibrant arts scene and outdoor spaces, including the Arnold Arboretum.

K

• Kingston - A coastal town in Plymouth County, known for its historic shipbuilding industry.

L

• Lowell - A city in Middlesex County, known for its role in the Industrial Revolution.

M

• Malden - A city in Middlesex County, known for its diverse population.
• Medford - A city in Middlesex County, home to Tufts University.
• Melrose - A city in Middlesex County, known for its Victorian architecture.

N

• New Bedford - A city in Bristol County, known for its historic whaling industry.

O

• Oxford - A town in Worcester County, known for its historic textile mills.

P

• Peabody - A city in Essex County, known for its leather industry.

Q

• Quincy - A city in Norfolk County, known as the "City of Presidents."

R

• Revere - A city in Suffolk County, known for Revere Beach, the first public beach in the United States.

S

• Salem - A city in Essex County, known for the Salem witch trials of 1692.
• Somerville - A city in Middlesex County, known for its vibrant arts scene.

T

• Taunton - A city in Bristol County, known as the "Silver City."

U

• Uxbridge - A town in Worcester County, known for its historic textile mills.

V

• Vineyard Haven - A community within the town of Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard.

W

• Worcester - A city in Worcester County, known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth."

X

• Xaverian Brothers High School - A private, Catholic boys' school in Westwood.

Y

• Yarmouth - A town in Barnstable County, known for its historic Cape Cod-style homes.

Z

• Zoar - A small town in Franklin County, known for its outdoor recreational opportunities.

See also

• List of towns in Massachusetts
• List of counties in Massachusetts

Also see

► Healthcare providers in Massachusetts

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