Overnight Getaways

Seasonal Events

FOODIE FUN

There’s something about dining al fresco – does the food really taste better? Or are we just so happy to be outside in the summer air? Regardless, sidewalk, patio and roof top dining beckons all – all season long.

A Taste of Ethnic Boston takes place on Tuesday, July 27 at Big Night Live and celebrates the city’s cultural diversity through food with more than 20 of Boston’s top ethnic restaurants. The ticketed event serves to showcase Boston’s Top Neighborhood Culturally Diverse Restaurants, chefs, and food and beverage vendors.

The biannual Dine Out Boston returns in August when over 100 area restaurants offer special prix fixe menus - for indoor, outdoor and take out.  

Food, Beer & Wine Events

Sports & Recreational Events

BIG SUMMER EVENTS

This year’s Shakespeare on the Common performance will be The Tempest, directed by Steven Maler, running from July 21 through August 8. The production will remain free, but due to expected capacity constraints, attendees will be asked to register ahead of time.

The Plainridge Park Casino Fenway Concert Series has an iconic lineup not to be missed, with artists for every musical taste, beginning with Guns N’ Roses on August 3, featuring local favorites New Kids on the Block on August 6 for their only concert anywhere this year, Maroon 5 on September 12, and culminating with the Jonas Brothers in the fall on October 1.

Things to Do/Tours & Attractions

Make the most of your visit, road trip, or local adventure! Check out our updated list of things to do and attractions open for business.

Beyond Boston

North of Boston and on Cape Cod, picturesque New England beaches are frequented by locals and visitors alike, and the colonial towns hum with the bustle of eager explorers.

North of Boston
​Head to the waterfront where Boston Harbor Cruises (BHC) ferry service will take visitors to the Boston Harbor Islands and to Salem, the "witch city" of 17^th century lore, where you can also visit the Peabody Essex Museum and of course the Salem Witch Museum.  Both BHC and Bay State Cruises offer fast service to Provincetown, located on the tip of Cape Cod, an eclectic artists’ community teeming with galleries, restaurants, quaint shops and beautiful beaches.

South of Boston
Head south by car or rail to see Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and a replica ship, the Mayflower II, based on the vessel that brought the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.  Learn about the native Wampanoag Tribe that encountered the Pilgrims, as well as life in a 17^th century English village.  Continue south and arrive on Cape Cod, a summer destination featuring gorgeous locales and beaches from Falmouth to Hyannis, Harwich to Truro. From Falmouth or Woods Hole you can ferry to Martha’s Vineyard.  In Hyannis you can board a ferry to Nantucket. Why rush? Spend a night or two at the award-winning White Elephant.

West of Boston

Head west of Boston by car or rail to visit to Lexington and Concord, charming colonial towns with rich literary and Revolutionary War Era history.  The Lexington Visitors Center offers walking tours complete with costumed guides who share the events that occurred on this hallowed ground over 240 years ago, at the very start of the American Revolution. Stay over at the Aloft Lexington or The Inn at Hastings Park and enjoy all that Lexington has to offer.

Great Deals

Our Great Deals offer specials, discounts and savings on: museums and attractions, tours, family fun and dining. 

Summer Weather

What to Wear

Bostonians dress smartly and simply. Prepare for hot and humid days and cool nights.

Day: If you're touring, wear comfy sneakers or sandals. Shorts and T-shirts are common. Bring sunglasses or a hat. Most tourist venues don't have dress codes, but check to be sure.

Evening: Consider your agenda; the theater tends to be dressier.