Travel and Outdoors

A rotating gif of a luxury hotel on New York's finger lakes and it's amenities like a heated lakefront pool, firepits, barrel saunas, and picturesque views.
Travel and Outdoors
Plan a hibernation vacation at The Lake House on Canandaigua
Sponsored by
The entering Edgartown sign on a sunny day.
Culture
4 “Jaws” filming locations in Massachusetts
“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.”
July 18, 2023
 · 
Jessica Burton
Rolling waves on the Nahant Beach shore.
Culture
Answered: What’s the best local beach?
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.
July 6, 2023
 · 
Jessica Burton
West Roxbury view at sunset.
City
West Roxbury Centre Street’s road diet
The City of Boston’s Complete Streets program will focus on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety with a new road diet design.
July 6, 2023
 · 
Jessica Burton
Multiple kayaks on the Charles River with Boston in background
Travel and Outdoors
How to explore the Charles River in Boston
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.
July 4, 2023
 · 
Sara Frazier
A group of people at the pool at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Sponsored
The perfect destination for a summer staycation
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.
Sponsored by
A small wave on Spectacle Island.
Culture
Asked: What’s the best local beach?
We’re ready to seas the day at the best local beaches in the Bay State. Tell us which local beach is your favorite.
June 28, 2023
 · 
Jessica Burton
Children in orange T-shirts running in spray pool
Travel and Outdoors
Make a splash at Frog Pond this summer
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.
June 21, 2023
 · 
Sara Frazier
A view of Lifted's dining room with a view of the city.
Sponsored
Where we’re eating at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Sponsored by
Omni Boston Hotel
Sponsored
Plan a luxurious Seaport staycation
Live like a tourist in your own city with a stay at the Omni Boston Hotel.
Sponsored by
Sponsored
Plan a luxurious Seaport staycation
Live like a tourist and experience high-end luxury + local charm when you stay at Omni Boston Hotel.
Sponsored by
Load More
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from BOStoday
The front desk at the Rapid7 office with a person walking toward the desk.
Business
6 Boston companies using AI in their work
Businesses in Boston have been using artificial intelligence to impact health care, cybersecurity, and data processing.
June 17, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
The Pru cheering on the Boston Celtics
Sports
The Celtics and 617 Day
Could they win the NBA finals on 617 day again?
June 16, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
An orange Food-Truck parked on the Greenway
City
Save the date: First annual City of Belonging festival
Boston will host 50+ community-led events to shine a light on global art and culture this month.
June 14, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
Bostonians walk + run along a waterway in the Emerald Necklace
Travel and Outdoors
The Emerald Necklace: Explore some of the most historic parks in the US
The 1,100-acre chain of parks and parkways dates back to the colonial period.
June 13, 2024
 · 
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The dining room inside Le Mari on Newbury Street.
Food
Le Mari opens on Newbury Street
The new Mediterranean-influenced restaurant is now open in Back Bay.
June 12, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
"The Embrace" bronze memorial of arms hugging on Boston Common
Culture
8 Juneteenth events in Boston
Here are eight ways to celebrate Juneteenth around the city of Boston this week, from a panel event to a community picnic.
June 12, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
Three PWHL Boston players glide on the ice with a ref in front of them.
Sports
PWHL Boston beefs up its roster
Boston added six new players to the team in this year’s draft.
June 11, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
The play slope in City Hall Plaza in Boston.
Events
Boston will host its first International Day of Play
The city will provide free games, activities, and crafts in City Hall Plaza on June 11.
June 7, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
The water in the Mirabella Pool on a cloudy day.
Culture
Take a dip in these pools around Boston
Caution: You’re about to enter the splash zone. Take a lap around one of these public pools in Boston.
June 7, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton