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Think You Know the Boston Area? Discover the Secrets of Its 10 Must-See Districts
Boston is a city of distinctive neighborhoods, from ethnic enclaves like Chinatown, Charlestown, South Boston and the North End to the college town of Cambridge and the monied precincts of Beacon Hill and the Back…
Kid-Friendly
Spill the Tea or Ride a Swan: This Is Boston with Kids
Beneath Boston’s gruff exterior lies the sappy heart of a city that loves its kids. Boston’s most prominent charity, the Jimmy Fund, is named for a young baseball fan and cancer survivor. The stuffy sounding…
Health + Fitness
Run, Boston, Run! The Ultimate Guide to the Boston Marathon
Established in 1897, the Boston Marathon is the longest-running (see what we did there?) annual marathon in the world. It’s also one of the best-known road races on the international calendar. Elite marathoners and everyday…
Tips + Trends
Nowhere Does Autumn Quite Like New England. These Are the Best Things to Do There in Fall
New England may be all but ignored for three-quarters of the year, but each fall it gets its due recognition as leaf peepers infiltrate every corner of the region’s six tiny states. More than just…
Tips + Trends
Bewitched in Boston: Fall Activities to Give You a Fright
Find yourself walking in the footsteps of the “witches” of Boston. (Photo: Alamy) Whether it’s pumpkin-shaped Reese’s cups (drool), vibrant fall foliage, or reruns of ’90s Halloween flicks that entice you, it’s no secret that…
Culture + Style
Literally a Smart Vacation: Explore Literary Boston
Spend time admiring the remarkable collection at Boston’s Athenæm. (Photo: Lovely) Hotels, theaters, churches: it seems every building in Boston has a rich history, and many claim a storied literary past, as well. Home to…
Eat + Drink
Must-Eat Dishes at Boston’s Chinatown Restaurants
When Asian immigrants flocked to the south end of Boston, they brought a multiverse of culinary stylings. If you want to put together the perfect meal in one of the nation’s best Chinatown destinations, bring…
Tips + Trends
Talk the Wicked Talk When You Speak in Boston Slang
Check out The Bahnyard, and book it to Russell House Tavern on JFK. (Photo: Courtesy of Russell House Tavern) It’s universally known that the way Bostonians talk is a little, well, different. The city may…
Eat + Drink
What’s Better Than Boston Cream Pie? Find the Sweetest Desserts in Beantown
Forget the calories; enjoy a Boston cream pie. (Photo: Alamy) When you pay Boston a visit, it’s a must to satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent slice of Boston Cream Pie. But Beantown is…
Weekend Getaways
Embark on a Weekend Getaway to Boston’s Waterfront
Little Brewster Island is home to Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse in continual use. (Photo: Alamy) Boston’s history of record-setting winters — think 110.6 inches of snow in a single season — might have you…
Tips + Trends
Hockey to Skating: Best Things to Do in Boston on Ice
In winter, Boston transforms into a white wonderland of snow and ice. (Photo: Alamy) Any local will tell you: winter in Boston is no joke. Temperatures dip, winds blow, and the entire population appears to…
Culture + Style
Introducing the Green Monster: Cover Your Bases with Fenway Park Facts & Tips
Boston’s Fenway Park is one of baseball’s most storied stadiums. (Photo: Alamy) Since it’s opening on April 20, 1912, Fenway Park has been the home to the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball team and…
Culture + Style
43 Things to Do for Free in Boston
The Boston skyline rises above the Charles River. (Photo: Alamy) Boston has plenty of freebies for penny-pinching students, from its top-notch art museums to grand historical landmarks. And as travelers we get to reap the…
Mixing It Up
Bartender Shannon Corrigan on Boston’s Trendy Bar Scene
Bartender Shannon Corrigan started her 20-year career in the food and drink biz serving and then bartending in a rowdy and crowded Irish pub. “It’s the perfect crash course for a young first-time bartender,” she…
Couples + Family
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Boston at the First Night Festival
In Beantown for New Year’s Eve? Celebrate with fireworks at First Night Boston. (Photo: Getty Images) As one of America’s oldest cities, Boston claims quite a few of the nation’s “firsts.” But the Hub’s massive “First…
Tips + Trends
Historic Walking Routes in Boston
Boston is so packed with historic sites and monuments it’s tough to know where to start. Try these walking tours to hit the landmarks you’ve always wanted to see, along with some noteworthy spots you…