Summer Tours in Boston
Since Boston is situated on the water, it’s a given that many of the tours will involve ending up in the water or checking out the animals that live there. We’ve come up with a list of our favorite ways to see this awesome city – by land or sea (or somewhere in between). Duck Tours: You really can’t visit Boston without seeing a Duck Tour go by. During the summer, they’re one of the most popular ways to see … Continue reading
Things are Blooming in the Berkshires
It’s usually nice and quiet out in the Berkshires, but if you’re looking for something a little livelier to do after removing your snowsuit, we’ve come up with a few things to do in this beautiful area. Catch a Comedy Show (May 10th & June 6th) Laugh it up at the Colonial Theater this spring. See Joan Rivers on May 10th, or one of Comedy Central’s 100 greatest stand-ups of all time – Jim Breuer – on June 6th. There’s a laughing … Continue reading
Boston in the Springtime
Dave Loggins said it best: “Please come to Boston for the springtime.” As the weather turns nice and Bostonians start peeling off their layers of fleece, the city truly comes to life. With its sports teams, numerous green spaces and growing restaurant scene, there’s plenty to do that doesn’t involve baked beans and college tours. Here are our top things to do in Boston in the springtime: 117th Boston Marathon (April 15th): While we really can’t believe people have gotten … Continue reading
FUN Things to Do in Boston in March
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow meaning Spring is coming early; which is fine with Boston as most of New England is still trying to rid itself from the remnants of a certain mean winter storm. So to help visitors prepare for the impending warm weather, we’ve compiled a list of must-attend events in The Hub that will promise you maximum enjoyment. 1. Restaurant Week From March 17th through March 22nd and again from March 24th through March 29th patrons … Continue reading
Southern Comforts: Estelle’s Opens on Tremont Street
I recently took a culinary vacation to Charleston, SC, the food tourism capital of the U.S. The meals in the south are as rich and buttery as the people are warm, and I happily did nothing but eat and glow every time I heard the word “y’all” for five straight days. Returning to Boston in time for New Year’s Eve, I am delighted to read in the Improper Bostonian that Brian Poe, Alabama native and the chef/owner of the Tip … Continue reading
Drinking, Dining, Dancing: Five Ways to Spend NYE in the Berkshires
Whether it’s drinking, dining, or dancing, you should spend the last hours of 2012 doing what you love. The Berkshire Eagle has suggestions for NYE events in the greater area that will put you in your happy place before the countdown. Drinks Raise a glass to all you accomplished in 2012 at the Olde English Pub in Albany, NY (683 Broadway). For $40 per person, enjoy delicious pints, champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the pub, which was converted from the historic … Continue reading
What’s On at the Norman Rockwell Museum
It is a rare family dinner that looks like the scene in Norman Rockwell’s Freedom from Want painting: a giant turkey being set on a table where a smiling and well-behaved family awaits the conflict-free meal they are about to enjoy. Though his image of the ideal American family is outdated, Rockwell’s artwork remains culturally relevant and fun to fantasize about–particularly around the holidays, when we’re all coveting that perfect turkey. Here’s a selection of the current exhibitions at the Norman … Continue reading
Eight Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Boston
There’s a lot of pressure to go big on New Year’s Eve, which can make deciding between parties difficult—especially if your tastes fall outside the typical glittery blowout. You’re an individual with eclectic hobbies and interests; why spend the first night of the new year at an average party you’re only pretending to enjoy? Boston.com has suggestions for a range of personalities looking to celebrate NYE by being themselves: the rebels, the retro fanatics, the mavericks, the social butterflies… If … Continue reading
