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.
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.
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.
Where Should You Stay in Boston? A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
Where you stay can change your entire Boston trip. Here’s how Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the North End, Downtown, Seaport, Fenway and Cambridge compare—and which neighborhood may be right for you.
Bunker Hill Is Still Giving Up Its Secrets
The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the first major clashes of the American Revolution and remains one of Boston’s defining historic moments. Today, the monument in Charlestown marks the site and tells a larger story about resistance, sacrifice, and the birth of a nation.