Travel and Outdoors

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Travel and Outdoors
Plan a hibernation vacation at The Lake House on Canandaigua
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Enter to win our Spa Day Giveaway at Breve Spa
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Culture
Sprint to these Boston-area turkey trots
Thanksgiving is off to the races at these turkey trots in Greater Boston.
November 16, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
Trees on the brink of turning yellow and orange in Franklin Park.
City
Explore the new Emerald Necklace foliage tour
The autumnal walk guides guests through the splendor of 8,000 trees throughout the Emerald Necklace parks in Boston and Brookline.
November 2, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
A small stone church located among many aging gravestones in a cemetery.
Culture
One day in Sleepy Hollow, New York
Don’t lose your head, pumpkin — here are the top spots to explore when visiting the Sleepy Hollow area.
November 2, 2023
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Victoria Wasylak
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Kick off the ski + snowboard season at Snowbound Expo
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A Green Line train approaching Coolidge Corner.
City
How the MBTA got its colors
All aboard for a story on how Boston’s public transit system selected the colors of its main transits lines.
October 16, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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City
What to know about the Boston Bikes Pass
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.
October 12, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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City
All aboard: $108 million grant coming for key rail infrastructure
The Bay State will receive a federal grant to make key improvements to increase speed and frequency.
September 22, 2023
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Jessica Burton
Pumpkins outside of the Ropes Mansion in Salem, Massachusetts
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
The Ferris wheel at The Big E State Fair.
Food
What’s cooking at the Big E
We hope you’re hungry for lots of foodie specials from this year’s Big E State Fair.
September 18, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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15 free, outdoor summer series
Explore Boston while having fun at these 15 summer series including concerts, movies, workout classes, and family fun.
July 2, 2024
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Hot diggity dog — 7 hot dogs to eat around Boston
Take a bite out of these seven unique dogs around the Greater Boston area ahead of the Fourth of July.
July 1, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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ICYMI: June Crossword Puzzle
Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.
June 30, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Events
Your guide to Harborfest in Boston
Break out the red, white, and blue and prepare to party in the USA Boston-style during the city’s Independence Day celebrations.
June 28, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Events
Groove to the Boston Art & Music Soul Festival
The festival will take place Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30.
June 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
10 Boston-focused social media accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
June 27, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
The mural at Kendall Common
Culture
New pop-up roller rink in Cambridge
The new pop-up outdoor social space and roller skating rink Rollerama at Kendall Common is now open.
June 26, 2024
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Jessica Burton
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Events
10 groovy years of celebrating Donna Summer at this local disco party
Our city’s disco party tradition returns this Thursday, June 27. Grab your roller skates and head to City Hall Plaza’s Donna Summer Disco Party.
June 26, 2024
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Jessica Burton
A paper dish with three popovers.
Culture
5 places to find popovers in Boston
The airy pastry has roots going back to the 1800s, and they remain a fan favorite at many bakeries in the New England area.
June 25, 2024
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