Fall for Boston, Like Never Before
Cooler and crisper temperatures mean more energy to enjoy the many things to do, see, and experience in Boston! The city’s autumnal flair will create colorful and memorable moments.
Fall Highlights
60 Things to Do and See in Boston this Fall
Fall in Boston is always unique. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a lifelong resident, as the...
Top Things to do in Boston this Fall
Fall Foliage
Boston is at its most beautiful in the fall. As the leaves turn, Boston's parks put on an unforgettable show, complementing the historic architecture.
A walk along the city's Freedom Trail now doubles as a foliage tour. It's a great time to visit Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace, as the crowds thin out, but the weather is still pleasant. On a cooler day, take a stroll through the gorgeous indoor courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Explore the Outdoors
Get outside in Boston, one of America’s great walking cities, where the historic port, beautiful waterways, elaborate bike paths and networks of urban green space invite you to have fun outdoors.
Take the quick ferry ride out to the Boston Harbor Islands, run and bike along the Charles River Esplanade or stroll along the Boston HarborWalk to take in views of Boston Harbor and the diverse neighborhoods that border the sea.
Explore the great outdoors and enjoy recreational activities throughout the city in places like the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Lawn on D, Arnold Arboretum, and the parkways of the Emerald Necklace.
Boston's Famous Landmarks
Boston, Massachusetts is home to an unrivaled array of famous landmarks and institutions that reveal a storied history of...
Top 15 Instagrammable Locations in Boston
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PERFORMING ARTS
Boston's cultural calendar is in full swing with contemporary and classic plays, musicals, classical masterworks, jazz performances, rock concerts, and so much more.
Theatre & Dance
Concerts & Music
Sports & Recreation
Sports fans can take in New England Revolution matches and New England Patriots games at Gillette Stadium and welcome the return of the Boston Bruins to the TD Garden.
Free things to do
The Boston area offers an abundance of free activities for everyone.
Museums & Exhibitions
Boston's museums offer a remarkable selection of exhibitions.
Tours & Trails
Fun if by land, fun if by sea. Enjoy both with Boston’s many diverse tours, trails and sails! Fun if by land, fun if by sea. Follow the Whale Trail, Walk the Freedom Trail, Black Heritage or Equality Trail. Take a harbor cruise or tour by foot, bicycle, trolley or "duck". Discover it all – your journey through Boston begins here!
Boston Athenaeum: Art & Architecture Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a tour—either virtual or in-person—featuring our historic...
Boston Common Visitor Center - Open Daily
The Boston Common Visitor Center is Open Daily! While visiting Boston, visit our Information Centers...
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
What do you get when you combine a cursed privateer, a pyromaniac circus ringleader, a demon spat...
King's Chapel - Guided Crypt and Sanctuary Tours
Guided by our team of knowledgeable and passionate Historic Site Educators, tours lead...
Old Town Trolley
Whether you’re just breezing through or enjoying an extended stay, we’ve got several options to...
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery Tours
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The Death & Dying Ghost Tour
The Death and Dying Tour is the only ghost tour for adults only, this is the perfect tour for those...
Urban Adventure Quest - Now Open
Turn Boston and the Freedom Trail into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure....
USS Constitution Public Tours
USS Constitution is open for public tours! We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6...
HARVARD SQUARE CAMBRIDGE CHOCOLATE TOUR
Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour!...
Tour Harvard Square
Are you looking for an in-person experience, we are still offering public walking tours of Harvard...
'STORIES OF HARVARD SQUARE' CAMBRIDGE FOOD TOUR
Walk the cobblestone streets of Harvard Square, weaving through delicious spots both historic and...
Union Square Somerville Food Tour
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CENTRAL SQUARE CAMBRIDGE FOOD AND MURAL ARTS TOUR
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Foodie Fun
Boston is a world-class culinary destination. Foodies will enjoy succulent seafood, scrumptious sweets, and ethnic enclaves with eclectic menus. For the social foodie, shared plates and tapas options are aplenty. Check out food halls such as the iconic Quincy Market or Time Out Market in the Fenway.
APRÈS…@ Deck 12!
Deck 12 at YOTEL Boston in the Seaport District has transformed their heated rooftop for the season...
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Cantonese-Style Feast
In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, Encore Boston Harbor’s Cantonese-style restaurant Red 8,...
Chinese New Year at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
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City Brew Tours
Boston Brew Tours offers daily beer adventures to the region’s top breweries, brewpubs and eateries....
Cooks & Books chat with Tammy Donroe Inman
Be our guest for the launch of BPM’s free series, Cooks & Books, where we invite local cookbook...
Encore Boston Harbor
Indulge in the excitement of our stunning Boston casino. Immerse in the tranquility of our luxurious...
Food Trucks - The Rose Kennedy Greenway
There's no better sign of spring in Boston than our Greenway Food Truck Program! Many of our food...
Fratelli Rush Hour - Four Course Meal
Skip the traffic and spend rush hour at Fratelli with a four-course meal from 4–6 p.m. every...
Quincy Market - Fall Hours
Looking for a quick bite? Then head over to Quincy Market for a wide variety of foods and desserts....
Shop Black-Owned Businesses
Support Black-owned restaurants in the area. Check out highlights from this crowdsourced list below:...
Shop Latinx-owned Restaurants & Businesses
La Mamma Pizza, Pasta & More https://www.lamammaspizza.com/ (617) 783-1661 190A Brighton Ave...
Strega Italiano New Happy Hour Menu and Deals
Summer is here, and so is our new Happy Hour menu! Join us after work to unwind and enjoy our new...
Support Quincy Restaurants
Many Quincy restaurants are open for take out and delivery, along with indoor and outdoor dining. If...
Wine Tastings at City Winery
Before a show, on your way to TD Garden for a Celtics or Bruins game, between historic site visits...
Cooking Classes at SelfUp Boston
Ditch the white takeout boxes and streaming services for a fun night out making your favorite...
HARVARD SQUARE CAMBRIDGE CHOCOLATE TOUR
Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour!...
Tours at City Winery
Winery Tours provide guests with an exclusive urban winery experience. You'll tour our facilities...
'STORIES OF HARVARD SQUARE' CAMBRIDGE FOOD TOUR
Walk the cobblestone streets of Harvard Square, weaving through delicious spots both historic and...
3 Year Anniversary Party in Downtown Boston!
Can you believe we've been in our Downtown Boston home for 3 whole years already?! Join us on...
Exploring Erika's Wine Cellar - Italy
As a wine educator, enthusiast and explorer, Erika Frey is always looking out for an interesting...
Union Square Somerville Food Tour
Join us for a fun foodie adventure in Somerville’s bustling Union Square neighborhood. This unique...
CENTRAL SQUARE CAMBRIDGE FOOD AND MURAL ARTS TOUR
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Lola 42's Sushi Sundays
If your ideal comfort food is endless amounts of top grade sushi, Lola 42 is about to be your go-to...
Reba vs. Shania Tribute Brunch
Come support YOUR country queen! Come watch Team Reba vs Team Shania duke it out on our stage. Then...
The Patriots® Sunday Menu
Every Sunday enjoy a special four-course menu curated for the Patriots ® fans, including the...
DAVIS SQUARE FOOD TOUR
On this unique Boston food tour of Davis Square, we’ll sample innovative eats such as bowls from the...
The Rare Experience: Three-Course Tasting menu
Every Wednesday from 5–7 p.m., enjoy a three-course tasting menu for $75 per guest. The menu...
Wine-Inspired Wednesdays
Taste our newest innovation: Vinified is a wine-inspired beer that coferments beer wort and grape...
Hands on Intro to Sausage Making
Join Farmhouse Meats and Seven Hills Pasta Co. in a fantastic intro class to sausage making! Learn...
Concord History with a Chocolate Twist Walking Tour
The newest twist on Concord’s classic tour from the Concord Visitor Center is a 90-minute chocolate...
Boston Food Halls
As Boston’s culinary scene evolves, food halls take the spotlight. Food halls feature a...
Hotels in Boston
Where to Stay
Boston, Cambridge and Greater Boston offer a wide selection of accommodations to meet your needs and tastes.
Explore Beyond Boston
No other region of the country displays fall's colors like New England. A trip north of Boston to Kittery, Maine, will make for a dazzling show and provide plenty of great shopping opportunities at the Kittery Outlets. Head south by car or rail to see Plimoth Plantation, and a replica ship, Mayflower II, based on the vessel that brought the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. Look west to visit Lexington and Concord, charming colonial towns with rich literary and Revolutionary War Era history.
Destination Salem
Salem's Office of Tourism and Cultural Affairs dba Destination Salem, promotes Salem's museums,...
Discover Quincy
Known as the City of Presidents, Quincy was home to U.S. Presidents John Adams & John Quincy Adams....
Plymouth County Convention & Visitors Bureau
1620 brought America’s most famous immigrants, the Pilgrims, to Plymouth. Their story continues...
City of Chelsea
Welcome to the smallest city in Massachusetts, a unique destination just minutes from Downtown...
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Through engaging experiences with history, Plimoth Patuxet Museums explores the complex and...
Patriot Place
Adjacent to Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium — home to the New England Patriots and the New England...
Newport Mansions - Preservation Society of Newport County
The Newport Mansions offer visitors an unequaled trip through America’s past with unique...
Discover Gloucester
Discover Gloucester promotes visitation to the highest port of Gloucester, Massachusetts and her...
Inn at Hastings Park
The Inn at Hastings Park is a boutique inn located in Lexington, Massachusetts, just 15 miles from...
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Newly built hotel with 86 graciously appointed guest rooms on Pickering Wharf in historic Salem....
Destination New Bedford
Discover New Bedford, a city with a vibrant working waterfront, history, museums, arts + culture,...
Beyond Boston: Fall edition
There's nothing quite like Fall in Boston. As the air turns brisk and the leaves start to...
Explore like a local
Make the most of your visit, road trip, or local adventure! Explore a new neighborhood and discover what a vibrant and diverse place Boston is.
Citywide
Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere
Citywide
Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere
Citywide
Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere
Fall Weather
Monthly Avg | High Avg | Low Avg | Precipitation |
September | 73° | 57° | 3.5" |
October | 62° | 46° | 3.8" |
November | 58° | 38° | 4" |
Temperatures are Fahrenheit
What to Wear:
Bostonians dress smartly and simply. It can be unpredictably hot in early fall and quite cold late in the season. Be prepared for anything.
Day: If you're touring, wear comfy sneakers or sandals for walking. A light to heavy jacket is a good idea later in the season. Most tourist venues don't have dress codes but check to be sure.
Evening: Consider your agenda; the theater tends to be dressier, and some upscale restaurants require jackets. Nights are generally cool to cold.
GREAT DEALS
Our Great Deals offer specials, discounts and savings on museums and attractions, tours, family fun and dining.
Our Free Things To Do page includes free live music and theater, outdoor festivals, tours, family activities and more.
Discount Parking - Up to 50% off drive-up
Book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking...
Fast Track Lunch | $15 Lunch Special
It's easy to treat yourself with our Fast Track Lunch! Choose a soup or salad, sandwich with fries,...
Kids Eat Free at Longwood Grille
Kids under 12 eat free when accompanied by an adult, with the order of a qualified adult entree.
Save up to 50% off theatre, music, dance, and comedy
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Up to 55% Off Top Attraction Admission
Save up to 55% on admission to over 45 of Boston’s top attractions like New England Aquarium, Museum...
10% Off Any Tour
Award-winning Off the Beaten Path Food Tours offers food tours and chocolate tours in Boston,...
20% off an Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Boston
Turn Boston into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement...
Harvard Art Museums - Free Admission Sundays
We are welcoming visitors once again after reopening on September 4! And we now offer free admission...