Medford

In Massachusetts, few cities share Medford’s deep historical connection to shipbuilding on the Mystic River. The river runs through this northern neighbor of Boston, linking the city with the Mystic Lakes upstream and Boston Harbor downstream. From the 17th through the 19th centuries, Medford’s riverfront yards built vessels for coastal and overseas trade, an industry that remains central to its identity. Tufts University, founded in 1852, occupies Walnut Hill on the Medford–Somerville line and brings a collegiate presence to an otherwise residential city. Medford Square gathers shops and restaurants near a river crossing, while the nearby Middlesex Fells Reservation has extensive woodland trails. Use nearby webcams to discover different parts of Medford and the Mystic River valley.

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