Arts + Entertainment
What Aspects of a Normal New England Summer Will You Miss the Most?
Welcome to “One Last Question,” a series where research editor Matthew Reed Baker tackles your most Bostonian conundrums. Have a question? Email him at onelastquestion@bostonmagazine.com. Question: […]
17 Dance Parties, Protests, Poetry Readings and More to Mark Juneteenth in Boston
You can honor Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when the last group of enslaved people in the United States were freed following […]
Ready to Get Out? Here’s Seven Scenic Day Trips to Escape the City This Summer
One thing’s for sure: This isn’t going to be a normal summer. There’ll be no fireworks. No festivals. No concerts. And we’re all going to […]
Explore Quirky Landmarks and Trails Full of Wildlife on a Lincoln and Concord Day Trip
Approximate Drive Time From Boston: 30 minutes HIKE Hapgood Wright Town Forest, Concord Discover the “Peaceful Easy Feeling” that inspired Eagles musician (and noted conservationist) […]
How to Experience a Cape Cod Summer in One Day Trip
Approximate Drive Time From Boston: 1.2 to 2 hours HIKE Cliff Pond Trail, Brewster Hiking around this 206-acre, crystal-clear kettle pond in the middle of […]
Spend a Day Hiking, Picnicking, and Stargazing on a Central Massachusetts Day Trip
Approximate Drive Time From Boston: 50 minutes HIKE Crow Hills, Westminster This stunning hike in Leominster State Forest feels worlds away, yet is only a […]
Enjoy Delicious Food and Historic Hikes on a North Shore Day Trip
Approximate Drive Time From Boston: 30 to 45 minutes HIKE Halibut Point State Park, Rockport On this one-of-a-kind hike around a former quarry, you’ll circle […]
Find Stunning Waterfalls and Magical Gardens on a Berkshires Day Trip
Approximate Drive Time From Boston: 2 hours and 20 minutes HIKE Chesterwood, Stockbridge The summer estate of legendary sculptor Daniel Chester French showcases his Colonial […]
Experience a Classic New England Day on this South Shore Day Trip
Approximate Drive Time From Boston: 35 minutes HIKE Wompatuck State Park, Hingham Forty miles of trails increase your chances of finding solitude as you wander […]
Explore Seaside Trails and Outdoor Art on a South Coast Day Trip
Approximate Drive Time From Boston: 1 hour HIKE Copicut Woods, Fall River Part of the 13,600-acre Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve, this Trustees-managed property delights day-trippers with […]
The Recluse’s Guide to Leaving the House
What Do I Do If…I See Fellow Hikers on the Trail? Let’s get this out of the way: When you visit a beautiful park on […]
Five Virtual Day Trips to Take This Summer
Escape to Nantucket Get a taste of ACK this summer sans ferry ride courtesy of Nantucket VR. The new website lets you take in 360-degree […]
4 New England Weekend Escapes
Although you may not be jet-setting across the world this summer, don’t cancel your vacation plans just yet. There are plenty of unique attractions to […]
Books about Race, Power and the Black Experience, Chosen by Four Black Boston Authors
As we organize, march, and donate to demand justice in the wake of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, now is […]
Eight Massachusetts Movie Locations to Visit on a Day Drive
It is day blursteenth of the social-distancing era—and if there’s one thing that bored, isolated Bostonians have learned by now, it’s that movie marathons and […]