Travel and Outdoors

Residents have taken 2,950,000 trips on Bluebikes in 2023. This program hopes to grow that number and make traveling by bike more affordable.
The Bay State will receive a federal grant to make key improvements to increase speed and frequency.
‘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.
We hope you’re hungry for lots of foodie specials from this year’s Big E State Fair.
Massachusetts is under a hurricane watch through Saturday, Sept. 16. Be prepared for strong winds and potential flooding.
The daytime hiking series Hike Boston will return with four hikes through October.
⛳ Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 14 places to play golf around Boston are sure to make for a good round.
‘Tis the season for sweatah weatha + leaf peeping.
If you’re hearing wedding bells, take a look at one of these local event venues.
The MBTA is shutting down parts of the Red Line for 16 days in October for repairs. Here’s your guide to navigating the shut down.
It’s been a busy week for Mayor Wu and city officials. Let’s catch up on these three recent announcements.
Planning a getaway? Check out Burlington, VT, a small New England city known for its arts and culture scene, nature, and top-notch breweries.
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival returns on Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
“We’re going to need a bigger boat.” Learn how to track sharks and about a few of the local filming locations for the movie “Jaws.”
Caution: You’re about to enter the splash zone. Take a lap around one of these public pools in Boston.
We’re ready to enjoy the sun and the surf at the best local beaches in the Bay State. Here are your tips and tricks for the best local beaches.
The City of Boston’s Complete Streets program will focus on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety with a new road diet design.
We’re giving you a lay of the land (er, water) when it comes to the Charles River. Plus, we’re sharing two local companies that provide kayak and paddleboard rentals.
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Rooms range from the Patron Tower which offers spacious accommodations (perfect for families and couples) to the Artist Tower for a cozy stay fit for the solo traveler.
We’re ready to seas the day at the best local beaches in the Bay State. Tell us which local beach is your favorite.
The Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens for the season on Tuesday, June 27. Read on for details about how to cool off on opening day.
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Live like a tourist in your own city with a stay at the Omni Boston Hotel.
Here are our recommendations for spending a day on the Cape Cod towns you can access via the CapeFLYER train (Wareham, Buzzards Bay, Bourne, and Hyannis).
The Kelleher Rose Garden, located on Park Drive in the Back Bay Fens, is home to ~1,500 roses. Here’s what to know about the hidden oasis and English-style garden.
Monday, May 29 is Brookline native John F. Kennedy’s birthday. Ask not what JFK had to do with Boston, but what you can do in Boston for the late president’s birthday.
💧 RTP is the only rooftop pool in our city with public access — meaning it’s a hot spot for cooling down in the summer. Here’s what to know about lounging poolside at the Back Bay hotel.
Catch a free ferry trip out to Spectacle or Georges Island on Saturday, May 20 for Free Ferry Day.
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