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A Glimpse of the Past at the Gibson House
The Gibson House, in the Back Bay, offers a perfectly preserved snapshot of Boston life in Victorian times.
Peabody Was Ranked the Most Chivalrous Town in Greater Boston
Chivalry isn’t dead—at least not when it comes to gifting flower bouquets. On the contrary, a few Greater Boston towns were ranked according to their […]
Three Sunflower Fields You Can Frolic in Right Now
The blooming period of sunflowers is a tricky thing. It can bounce between late summer and early fall depending on location, care, and variety. Plus, sunflower […]
A Japanese-Inspired Pop-Up Garden Is Coming to the Harborwalk
Fourteen acres of a Japanese-inspired garden on Martha’s Vineyard are being squeezed into a spot along the Harborwalk this week. Well, not literally. An urban interpretation of […]
Designers Are Hacking the I-93 Overpass This Weekend
The I-93 overpass that draws a boundary between the South End and Fort Point, or the “neighborhood border zone” as the Design Museum Boston dubs it, has also […]
Five Office Roof Decks With Breathtaking Views
Nothing breaks up the daily nine-to-five grind like a healthy dose of fresh air. For a few select office buildings in the city, that fresh air comes […]
The ‘Charm Index’ Says Boston Is America’s Most Charming Capital
With its brick sidewalks and abundance of brightly colored land-and-water terrain vehicles, Boston is decidedly a charming place. This week, apartment-finding platform RentHop revealed further […]
A Tiny House Festival Is Coming to Concord
There’s a lot more to the tiny house movement than just living small, and this weekend, the second BIG Tiny House Festival is coming to Concord […]
This Church-Turned-House Is Also Unwillingly a Pokémon Gym
While designer Boon Sheridan and his wife were on the hunt for a unique place to live last year, they found the perfect home in a former church […]
Boston Is Home to the Second Best Hotel in the Country
XV Beacon is no stranger to winning awards. The luxury lodging on Beacon Street claims best hotel titles from Condé Nast Traveler, USA Today, Fodor’s, and even this […]
Care to Rent a Tiny House in the Woods?
Leave it to the Harvard Innovation Lab to come up with a way for anyone to try out the tiny house lifestyle without having to downsize […]
Westborough Seeking Bids for Former ‘Insane Hospital’
The Westborough Insane Hospital opened its doors in 1886. The hospital for the mentally ill remained in operation until 2010, adopting the name “Westborough State […]
Maine Wants to Reward You for Moving There
“What if I lived here?” is a dreamy thought that pops into the heads of vacationers everywhere. But if your summer vacation plans include quality […]
35 Historic New England Properties Are Open for Free This Weekend
Every year on the first Saturday in June, Historic New England opens its properties for free tours. This year, 35 of the organization’s estates will once […]
Five Boats to Rent in Boston Harbor This Weekend
A sunny stroll on the Harborwalk might be one of the summeriest things you can do in the city. But a new Airbnb for boats-type service […]