In historic Massachusetts, there are numerous smaller cities that perfectly fit the needs of residents that enjoy the big city amenities of Boston but don't necessarilly want to live there. With a progressive attitude and beautiful historic sites, the city of Revere is one of the best cities to live in the Bay State.

Home to 47,283 at the time of the 2000 census, Revere is a residential community that benefits from being approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston. With urban amenities so close, Revere is dedicated to creating a friendly atmosphere for its small population. One of the oldest cities in the country, Revere was originally settled in 1739 as part of Chelsea. Named for Paul Revere, Revere became a city in 1914.

With gorgeous parks and an excellent school system, Revere may seem like your regular small residential American town. However with its multi-cultural population and historic residential neighborhoods, Revere has many features that make it so distinguishable.

Home of the first public beach in the country (Revere Beach), Revere is also home to Suffolk Downs horse racing track and Wonderland Park, one of the few remaining greyhound tracks in Massachusetts. With an extensive parks system and almost 900 acres of open water or wetlands, Revere has the natural features that provide an alternative to the hustle and bustle of nearby Boston.