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MassGeneral Hospital for Children is located in Boston, Massachusetts, in the northeastern United States. Boston is a great walking city, with historical landmarks, world-class shopping, great seafood, famous universities, and champion sports teams.

Boston has played an important role in the history of the United States since the American Revolution and has been called the “Athens of America.” It is a major center of education, culture, and industry.

Weather

If you’re visiting MassGeneral Hospital for Children during the fall or winter months, be sure to bring winter clothing as temperatures tend to be cold and snow accumulation is very likely from December to March. A light jacket will be needed in April or May, and during the fall. The summer months are warm and very comfortable.

Transportation

The local transportation system in Boston is called the “T” and is an easy and affordable option for traveling around the city and its neighborhoods. Click here to learn more about the public transportation and rail system.

Boston’s Logan International Airport is about twenty minutes from MassGeneral Hospital for Children.