Christmas in Boston 2026: The Complete Holiday Guide
Experience the magic of Christmas in Boston 2026. From Boston Common's famous Christmas tree and Beacon Hill's festive streets to Holiday Pops, the Nutcracker, seasonal markets, harbor cruises, and historic neighborhoods, discover everything you need to plan an unforgettable holiday visit.
Best Boston Hotels for Thanksgiving Weekend 2026: Where to Stay Without a Car
Visiting Boston for Thanksgiving weekend? Stay somewhere central and skip the car. These Boston hotels put you within walking distance of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, TD Garden, the North End, the waterfront and more.
The Pizza Shop Turning Boston’s Leftover Bread Into Dinner Is Moving Into a Piece of Boston Restaurant History
What happens when Boston restaurants' leftover bread becomes the dough for a sellout pizza? Scrappie’s founder Andrew Blau is bringing his inventive, sustainable pizza concept to 42 Charles Street on Beacon Hill, taking over the former Figs restaurant. It's a delicious new chapter in Boston restaurant history — and a story that brings the neighborhood's bread full circle.
Boston-Born Karl Deisseroth Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Boston-born Harvard graduate Karl Deisseroth has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for pioneering optogenetics, a revolutionary technology that allows scientists to control individual nerve cells with light.
Thanksgiving Dinner in Boston 2026: Where to Eat, What It Costs & How to Get a Reservation
Spending Thanksgiving in Boston? These restaurants are already announcing Thanksgiving Day 2026 menus, from traditional turkey dinners and waterfront brunches to elegant Back Bay prix-fixe meals. Here’s where to eat, what it costs and how to reserve.
Fall in Boston Is Something You Should Experience at Least Once
Fall is one of the most beautiful times to visit Boston. Discover the best things to do in October, from Boston Harbor cruises and foliage walks to Salem, ghost tours, historic neighborhoods and classic New England experiences.
The Other Boston Harborwalk: Walking the Waterfront in Dorchester
There’s another Boston Harborwalk beyond the familiar downtown waterfront. Explore Dorchester’s shoreline, Corita Kent’s iconic Rainbow Swash and the newly connected Neponset River Greenway.
Inside MGM Music Hall at Fenway: What It’s Really Like to See a Concert There
What is it really like to see a concert at MGM Music Hall at Fenway? Go inside the 5,000-person Boston music venue with my photos from Shaboozey’s September 2026 concert — from the packed floor and wraparound balconies to the stage production, lighting and views from different levels.
Vamos Boston: A Red Sox Postseason Song for 2026
The Red Sox are back in October, and so is Vamos Boston. I updated last year’s bilingual playoff song for the 2026 roster — with Boston pride, postseason energy, and plenty of fuego.
A Rainy Morning at Flynn Cruiseport Boston
A rainy morning in Boston’s Seaport reveals a side of the city visitors don’t always see: Celebrity Silhouette at Flynn Cruiseport beside the century-old Innovation and Design Building and Boston Design Center.
The Hancock Tower Was Designed to Reflect Boston. Then the Windows Started Falling Out.
The John Hancock Tower's reflective glass was part of a daring architectural idea meant to help a 60-story skyscraper coexist with Trinity Church. Then the windows began falling out. Fifty years after the Boston landmark opened, here's the story behind the design, the Plywood Palace and the tower Boston eventually learned to love.
Gettin’ Lost in Boston: Sometimes the Wrong Turn Is the Best Part
Boston is small enough to walk, complicated enough to get lost in, and old enough that locals still give directions by landmarks that disappeared years ago. “Gettin’ Lost in Boston” is an original song about the city’s streets, neighborhoods, memories and constant surprises.
What to Do Around Fenway Park Before and After a Red Sox Game
Fenway Park may be the reason you arrive, but the surrounding neighborhood is worth exploring too. From Lansdowne Street and MGM Music Hall to late-night donuts, Red Sox history, and easy train access, here’s what to see before and after the game.
New Balance Has Decided Boston Is Part of the Brand
As New Balance grows around the world, it is leaning harder into Boston — Brattle Book Shop, Dorchester, Boston Latin and the history behind that famous N. Maybe the company has figured out that Boston itself is one of the most valuable things attached to the brand.
Thanksgiving Weekend in Boston 2026: What to Do, Where to Eat & How to Make a Weekend of It
Planning Thanksgiving weekend in Boston? Here’s what to do, where to eat, where to stay and how to make the most of November 26–29, 2026, from holiday markets and Boston walks to Bruins and Celtics games and the first Christmas lights of the season.
One Mile, Two Bostons
My son once shared a third-floor South Boston apartment with two roommates for about $800 each. Then the building disappeared. What replaced it tells a much bigger story about the Boston we are becoming.
Boston’s 7 Michelin Key Hotels: Stay Inside the Story of the City
Boston now has seven Michelin Key hotels, including three Two-Key properties. Here’s where they are, what makes each one distinctive, and which part of the city may suit your trip best.
How Much Land Should You Need to Build a House in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts voters will decide Question 7 during the November 3 midterm election. The proposal asks a deceptively simple question: How much land should someone need to build a house?
Why Are Massachusetts State Police and a Quincy Developer in the Epstein Files?
Newly released federal records contain surprising Massachusetts connections involving Ghislaine Maxwell, a Quincy developer, law-enforcement database records and allegations sent to federal investigators. The documents do not prove a Massachusetts conspiracy, but they raise important questions about power, policing, prosecutorial independence and who investigates whom.
Halloween in Boston and Salem 2026
Discover the best Halloween experiences in Boston and Salem, including ghost tours, witch-trial history, Hocus Pocuslocations, haunted trolley rides and the high-speed Salem ferry.