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Arts & Entertainment

31 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Greater Boston, From Mildly Spooky to Absolutely Terrifying

KEY Barely Spooky 1 |  Actual Adrenaline 2 |  Sleep With Lights On 3 October 1 The Rocky Horror Picture Show 7 p.m., Emerson Colonial Theatre, Theater District, […]

Arts & Entertainment

The Top Haunted Houses in Massachusetts

We love a good homemade haunted house, but if you’re searching for a professional scare, look no further than these spooky attractions in Massachusetts and […]

Restaurants

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Salem, Massachusetts Right Now 

Massachusetts’s most spellbinding seaport may experience a peak tourist season every October (note: do not drive), but to be honest, the North Shore city’s restaurant […]

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Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for October 2025

Hello, fall; hello, exciting new restaurants—from an Italian sandwich chain with a huge following to a highly anticipated farm-to-table spot to two speakeasy-style cocktail hideaways. […]

City Life

How to Talk Your Way into a Better Hotel Room

What to Say “I’m a [Hotel Brand] member—anything available?” Loyalty programs aren’t just for frequent fliers. Sign up for Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, or whatever […]

Travel

New England Travel Awards: 30 Escapes for Right Now

From reader nominations across New England, our travel experts selected the region’s top festivals, ski mountains, and luxury resorts. The results: your definitive guide to […]

Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Abu Dhabi

The capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi has all the exuberance of a can-do city of tomorrow, while still retaining the customs and […]

pumpkin patch
Arts & Entertainment

The Best Places to Go Pumpkin Picking near Boston

Autumn in New England is a special time. With temperatures dropping after a long, hot summer, it’s time for some wholesome fall activities and eats, from apple picking and […]

Restaurants

Where to Find the Top Cider Doughnuts at Greater Boston Farms and Orchards

The weather might be getting colder, but there’s good news: It’s apple cider doughnut season. You can often find the quintessential New England fall staple […]

Apples in an orchard
Arts & Entertainment

Where to Go Apple Picking Near Boston

Fresh hot cider, crisp juicy apples, and sugary cider doughnuts are all some of the best parts of fall in New England. In the fairytale world of […]

Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Cambridge, Mass.?

1. Pick Your Price Point The housing market may be cooling a bit, but there’s still a high demand for single-family homes and condos. On […]

Arts & Entertainment

18 Things We Can’t Wait to Do This Fall

September 1. Take a Ride On the Existential Express. Montreal troupe the 7 Fingers blends music, dance, astounding acrobatics, and masterful uses of metaphor into […]

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Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for September 2025

Summer’s going out with a bang with lots of new restaurants, from a pizza-focused spot (with pizza-inspired cocktails!) in Allston to French-Japanese fusion in the […]

Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to São Miguel, Azores, Portugal

You could call New England and Portugal cousins, thanks to more than a century of migration here from the Atlantic nation. Though visit São Miguel, […]

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Restaurants

The Top Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Sometimes you’re fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there’s something about ascending […]