Boston Fall | Experience Parks, Leaves Turning Colors

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

Foliage
Top Things to do in Boston this Fall
Foodie Fun
Where to Stay
Beyond Boston
Explore Like a Local
Fall Weather
Great Deals

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

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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

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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

Join us for a fun foodie adventure in Somerville’s bustling Union Square neighborhood. This unique...

CENTRAL SQUARE CAMBRIDGE FOOD AND MURAL ARTS TOUR

Have fun and unleash your inner art and food critic while exploring Central Square, Cambridge with...

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!

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Exploring Erika's Wine Cellar - Italy

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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

Hotel Packages & Deals

Get more value for your stay in the Greater Boston area.

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.

Explore Boston Neighborhoods

Citywide

Child holding a kite at a Boston park with families in the background

Family-Friendly Guide

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Cross Cultural Boston

Citywide

Hand holding a tall pink cocktail in front of the counter at Darryl's Corner Bar and Kitchen

Nightlife

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Brunch

Citywide

Two walls with floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with children's books at the Frugal Bookstore

Shopping

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.