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12 viral Halloween costumes that are so 2026
Show up as a broken AI image, six fingers and the tell-tale extra hand. Or what about a World Cup jersey (or the duck who never got in). Of course, there's always…
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6 Boston bars more than half a century old
The neighborhood pubs, sports bars, and small institutions that are still here
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Where to find late-night food in Boston when dinner got away from you
A diner that never closes, a North End bakery for the trip home and four kitchens that keep feeding Boston after midnight.
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Plan a day around three historic Boston spots
An afternoon at the Boston Athenaeum followed by dinner at Union Oyster House and drinks at Bell in Hand makes a full day of old Boston.
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20 Italian restaurants in Boston for your next pasta craving
From North End dining rooms to handmade pasta in South Boston and East Boston red sauce spots, here is where to start.
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Haunted places in Boston
Boston has been accumulating dead people (including ghosts) since 1630.
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5 apple-picking trips near Boston made for adults
Stay for hard cider, beer, or a meal once the bag is full.
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5 Boston bars for a hot toddy crawl
Four with booze, one without, split into two walkable legs.
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8 Boston bars with cozy fireplaces
Historic taverns and hotel bars, if you get there before the seats go.
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7 great pumpkin patches near Boston
A field and a pumpkin, or a hayride if you want the afternoon.
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15 Boston date ideas for spring
Swan Boats, a South End brunch and an afternoon by the Charles give you reasons to take the date outside. There are indoor options for the days Boston refuses to cooperate.
