The Real Paper
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Founded | August 2, 1972 |
| Political alignment | English |
| Ceased publication | June 18, 1981 |
| City | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
The Real Paper was a Boston-area alternative weekly newspaper with a circulation in the tens of thousands. It ran from August 2, 1972, to June 18, 1981, often devoting space to counterculture and alternative politics of the early 1970s. The offices were in Cambridge, Massachusetts.