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.
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.
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.
How to Watch the Head of the Charles Regatta 2026
A practical guide to the best places to watch the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta, including Boston University, Harvard Square, Eliot Bridge, transit tips, and where to stay.
Is Faneuil Hall Finally Coming Back?
Faneuil Hall Marketplace once drew Bostonians downtown to discover something new — pushcarts, artisans, fresh food and a waterfront coming back to life. As Quincy Market turns 200 and occupancy rises again, Boston may have another chance to recapture what made the place work in the first place.
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.
Voting in the Massachusetts Primary Today? It May Be Quieter Than You Think
No crowds. No lines. Easy parking. Even with an inactive voter status to straighten out, I was couch to couch in 15 minutes. Here's what Massachusetts voters should know before heading to the polls.
The Union Oyster House Turns 200 — and Gets a New Owner
The Union Oyster House has been serving Boston since 1826. Now, as the legendary restaurant celebrates its 200th anniversary, it has a new owner. Here’s the extraordinary history behind one of Boston’s most enduring landmarks.
Is the Go City Boston Pass Actually Worth It? Let’s Do the Math.
Does the Go City Boston Pass actually save money? Forget the marketing claims. Let's compare real Boston attractions and figure out when the pass is worth buying—and when it isn't.
Get Out of Boston for the Day: Canobie Lake Park
Boston is great. But sometimes you need to get the hell out of Boston. Come along for a day at Canobie Lake Park—rides, water, gardens, live entertainment and some wonderfully weird New England amusement-park energy.
Boston’s Museum of Science Is About to Change. Here’s What to Know Before You Go.
Boston’s Museum of Science is about to change. A $155 million new space opens October 10, but the story goes back nearly 200 years—from lightning and planetarium shows to a kid from Medford who never forgot what the Museum meant to him.
Massachusetts Is Vaccinating Wild Raccoons From the Sky. Here's Why.
Massachusetts is vaccinating wild raccoons from the sky. Thousands of fish-scented oral rabies vaccine packets will be distributed across Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts. Here's how it works — and what to do if you find one.