Medford, MA

United States

Medford sits five miles northwest of Boston between two rivers, making it a popular suburban base for the metro area. Interstate 93 runs along the eastern edge with direct access to downtown Boston, while Route 16 cuts through the heart of town connecting to Cambridge and Somerville. Boston Logan Airport is about 12 miles away via I-93. The city hosts Tufts University's main campus, whose historic brick buildings and tree-lined quad have defined the local character since 1852.