I was stationed at Fort Devens, MA. Fort Devin is an old de-commissioned military base that the Boston Bomber is currently being held. I also lived 30 miles west of. Boston. It's an awesome town and there's lots to do. For those that end up going to Mass for the Frozen Four, I highly recommend going up to Nashua, NH, there's no sales tax.
I also like the North End for Italian food.