MAPPED: Americans are flocking to historic cities like DC and Boston for the country's 250th anniversary

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The Washington Monument is in view as Rachel and Scott Sliker, of New York, ride the Freedom 250 Ferris wheel during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall on July 02, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Washington Monument as seen from a Ferris wheel at The Great American State Fair, celebrating the US's 250th anniversary.

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I moved from the Boston area to upstate New York 11 years ago. My life has improved in many ways, but there are things I miss.

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Lindsey hikes in fall foliage while holding hiking poles over her head.
I moved from the Boston area to the Hudson Valley in New York.

Lindsey Danis

Soccer fans spending hundreds on World Cup tickets have another problem: sky-high transit fares

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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy on Sergio 'Kun' Aguero's shoulders after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina team members after winning the 2022 World Cup.

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I've lived in the Boston area for 14 years. Here are 5 things that live up to the hype and 2 I tell first-timers to skip.

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Boston skyline
The Boston skyline

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My daughter was 19 when she was hit by a car. I learned too late that I had no medical authority.

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A teenager wearing a blue prom dress
Baylie Grogan, then 18, at her high school prom.

Courtesy of Baylie's Wish Foundation.

I moved across the country to be near my adult children. It didn't go as planned.

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A woman lays over two moving boxes in an empty house.
The author (not pictured) moved from Boston to San Francisco to be closer to her adult children.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Boston for the first time. These 10 things surprised me about the city.

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Amanda standing on Acorn Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
As a New Yorker, my first trip to Boston was filled with surprises.

Amanda Shammas

I stayed at a Four Seasons hotel for the first time. These 11 things blew me away and made my experience feel luxurious.

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An overview of the lobby in the Four Seasons.
While staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston, I was impressed by a lot of perks and amenities.

Amanda Shammas

I thought my move from Massachusetts to Maine was temporary. I've been here for over 20 years.

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Portland, Maine.

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I got laid off at 65 and can't find a job. I don't want to retire, but I feel invisible to potential employers.

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Woman with short grey hair and glasses takes a selfie in the street. Behind her are tall buildings, cars, and a clear blue sky.
Mary Jane Surette, 65, was laid off from her job in February and is looking at retirement if she doesn't find something else soon.

Courtesy of Mary Jane Surette

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