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There's history and culture around every bend in Boston—skyscrapers nestle next to historic hotels while modern marketplaces line the antique cobblestone streets. But to Bostonians, living in a city that blends yesterday and today is just another day in beloved Beantown.
Boston Hotels
At one time, great lodging was scarce in Boston. If you were a persnickety blueblood in town to visit relatives, you checked into the Charles or the old...read more
Boston Restaurants
In a city synonymous with tradition, Boston chefs have spent recent years rewriting culinary history. The stuffy, wood-paneled formality is gone; the endless...read more
Things To Do in Boston
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Boston
- $99 -- Maine: Historic Seaside 'Great Country Inn', $100 Off York Harbor Inn
- $179 & up -- 4-Star Boston Hotel in Back Bay, up to 50% Off Sheraton Boston
- $269 -- Boston: 4-Star Back Bay Hotel thru Summer, 30% Off — $269 The Westin Copley Place
- $156 -- Boston: 4-Star Quincy Market Hotel — $156 Hotwire.com
Boston Experiences
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The world's oldest commissioned warship (dubbed "Old Ironsides" thanks to her seemingly impenetrable oak hull), was launched in 1797. Even landlubbers... Read more
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Boston is the undisputed epicenter of American History. Much of the political ferment that spawned the nation took place here, and visitors are... Read more
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Locals mark off the seasons by checking the sports lineup. The "Boys of Summer" arrive each spring, and the Bruins come out of hibernation in... Read more
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Costs add up when you're traveling with kids, so do your wallet a favor and download a "Family Friendly ValuePass" (www.bostonusa.com/greatdeals)... Read more
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Freedom may not be free, but the Freedom Trail is. So are 13 of the 16 attractions lining its route, and many of those individual sites offer... Read more
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For baseball fans of any age a trip to Fenway Park is a religious pilgrimage to see the home of former baseball greats such as Ted Williams and... Read more
News & Features
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This week has been a strange and tragic one and we've followed the events in Boston with heavy hearts ... Read more
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News
If you want to help in the aftermath of Monday afternoon's bombings near the finish line of the Bosto... Read more
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Arts & Culture
We've thought of 5 reasons for East Coasters to brave chilly temps—an afternoon of culture.... Read more
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