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BOStoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 27, 2025 12:02 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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New and coming-soon restaurants in Boston
Dining in Boston is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 19, 2023
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Flow at these Boston yoga studios
Check out these 14 yoga studios around Boston, which offer yoga, meditation, and private fitness sessions.
October 6, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Food
Boston Public Market’s new vendor is fresh out of the oven
Hearth & Hug Bakery will be serving fresh pastries, cakes, and breads this month.
September 26, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Food
🦞 Food wars: Favorite lobster rolls in Boston
We’re serving up the history of this iconic New England dish, breaking down the differences between styles, and asking you to weigh in.
September 22, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
Your guide to 48 hours in the Witch City
‘Tis the season for a witchy escape to Salem, Massachusetts. Here’s your guide with recommendations on what to see, where to eat, and places to stay.
September 18, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Business
How to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day around Boston
📚 We rounded up four local book events to attend on Independent Bookstore Day (Saturday, April 29).
September 6, 2023
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Sara Frazier
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Culture
🎳 Bowling for facts on candlepin
Game on — Roll with the history of candlepin bowling and four places to play in Boston.
August 10, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
Your game plan for events at Gillette Stadium
Are you ready for this football season to kickoff? Here’s your guide to attending games at Gillette Stadium this year.
August 9, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Where to play pickleball around Boston
🏓 Whether you’re just entering your pickleball era or are a seasoned pro, take a swing at this trending sport at one of these locations across Boston.
August 7, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Your guide to Rat City Arts Festival
Rat City Arts Festival is happening this weekend. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
August 2, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Boston and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
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Tee it up at these Boston golf courses
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Prepare for fall weather in Boston with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
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Great brunch restaurants to try in Boston
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Boston, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
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Get your sweat on at gyms around Boston
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 26 gyms and fitness offerings around Boston.
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