Things to Do

Your comprehensive guide to the best events and things to do in Boston

Things to do

The absolute best things to do in Boston

Experience the absolute best of the city this summer with our epic guide to essential eats, drinks, culture, parks and more.

Clubs

17 best clubs for a great night of dancing in Boston

We're gonna shoot straight: Boston is not the nightlife capital of the world, but what we lack in plentitude is made up in spades in creativity.

Travel

12 best hiking spots near Boston

Get away from the hustle bustle of city life, stretch your legs, and hit some open trails in peace.

Bars

16 best speakeasy bars in Boston

Among the best bars in Boston, there is a healthy selection of hush-hush cocktail dens to try.

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Events at Time Out Market Boston

Showcasing the best of the city under one roof goes beyond food and drink. Here's what's going on this month.

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Boston fun

Things to do

Freedom Trail Boston guide

Explore Boston's humble history and follow the Freedom Trail.

Things to do

50 best things to do in Boston

See how many of the best things to do in Boston you can check off this season.

Restaurants

18 oldest restaurants in Boston

Celebrate The Hub’s unique past by visiting some of these longstanding mainstays.

Free and cheap fun for the family

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23 best free things to do in Boston

Because you have to pay rent in Boston.

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The best things to do with kids in Boston

Boston abounds with family-friendly activities.

Restaurants

The best family-friendly restaurants in Boston

These spots cater to the little ones with dedicated menus, kids-eat-free deals and fun activities.

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Events at Time Out Market

Restaurants

French crêpes are now on the menu

French vibes are going strong at Time Out Market Boston: PRB Boulangerie has added crêpes to its tableau of authentic offerings.

Things to do

Big Atlas dishes on the return of drag bingo at Time Out Market Boston

Following her screen time on RuPaul’s Drag Race, the Boston queen is back putting on shows in Fenway this fall—including a sashay as the...

Restaurants

Secret menu items appear at Time Out Market Boston

Only available via online ordering for dining in or takeout, these secret specials from 12 market vendors might just become your latest obsessions.

Where to see art and culture in Boston

Music

26 best places to listen to live music in Boston

It’s no secret that Boston's live music scene has long been legendary.

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The most unusual museums in Boston

From the weird to the wacky.

Nightlife

The best alternative comedy spots in Boston

The Hub’s underground comedy spots have something for everyone.

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