Traveling to Boston this week? Check out these events. Thursday, September 27-Sunday March 23 "Walk this Way," an art exhibit focusing on footwear opens at the Museum of Fine Arts. Thursday, September 27-Saturday, September 29 The seventh annual Beantown Jazz Festival features free live music in the South End. Friday, September 28, 7:30 pm The Tango Society of Boston offers Tango by Moonlight on the Weeks Memorial Footbridge near Harvard Square. Friday, September 28-Sunday, September 30 The Boston Red Sox play the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. … [Read more...]

Make Way for Ducklings statues Photo uploaded by Nabeel H. Overflowing with literary history and emerging writers, Boston is the perfect destination for the Bibliophile traveler. From the old haunts of Hawthorne and Emerson to the bargain book hunters in the basements of bookstores all over the city, Boston is home to a thriving literary community. If you'd like to experience Boston’s bookish side, check out part 1 in our 3 part series about Boston for Book Lovers! The Swan Boats of Boston: If you remember the books The Trumpet of the Swan and Make Way for Ducklings, you'll certainly recognize this historical Boston tradition. These boats, developed by Robert Paget in the 1870s, are the only ones of their kind in the world. Located right in the Boston Public Garden, these are a beautiful excursion away from the hustle and bustle of the city. While you're in the Garden, make sure to … [Read more...]

American Repertory Theatre's Figargo, running through October 6 With a world class symphony orchestra, an internationally acclaimed ballet company, and several top-notch theater companies, Boston is a great city for culture vultures. Whether you enjoy light-hearted musicals or serious-minded plays, contemporary music or classical ballet, Boston offers plenty of places to enjoy the arts. Here are some of our picks for your next trip to Boston: Known for its innovative treatment of old and new works, American Repertory Theatre (or ART) stages several different productions each season in Harvard Square. Here you’ll see exciting world premiere plays, classics reinterpreted in fresh new ways, and everything in between. … [Read more...]

Harvard Square Oktoberfest 2005 Photo uploaded by ckirkman. Fall is possibly the best time to visit the Boston area as rich autumn colors decorate the city and festivals and harvests celebrate New England's heritage. Here are four ways to enjoy fall in New England. … [Read more...]

Photo uploaded by Aaron Gustafson Headed to Boston this fall? Whether you’re looking for a leisurely escape with a significant other or an action-packed adventure with the family (and possibly your dog Fido), Boston has plenty of hotels to fit your vacation style as well as your budget. Read on to find a hotel for your next trip to Boston. For those with kids… The Best Western Boston lets kids under 18 stay for free when they travel with a parent. Complimentary breakfast, high-speed wireless access, and parking are also included in room rates, and the hotel is on the Green line, so it’s a subway ride away from Fenway Park, Boston Children’s Museum, and many more attractions. For those with pets… The Onyx Hotel offers specially designed pet packages so you and your animals can travel in style. Amenities include gourmet dog cookies, clean-up bags, dog walking and dog sitting … [Read more...]