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Apr 15, 2024
Boston Marathon Weather - Race Day Highs and Lows - Boston Discovery Guide
What is Boston Marathon weather usually like? And how bad - meaning heat, rain, sleet, snow, wind, and fog - can it be? You may be surprised as we were by the answers to these questions!
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Apr 15, 2024
Boston Marathon 2024 | What You Need to Know | Boston Discovery Guide
Find everything you need to know about the Boston Marathon whether you're watching or running: start times for 2024, where to watch, how to qualify, best hotels, transportation.
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Apr 13, 2024
Boston Marathon Bombing Memorials | Boston Discovery Guide
Find out about the Boston Marathon bombing memorials to the victims event and photos showing tributes to 'Boston Strong' following the tragic event.
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Apr 13, 2024
Patriots Day Schedule: 2024 Events | Boston Discovery Guide
Our Patriots Day events schedule covers 70+ reenactments, parades, and commemorations as Boston pays tribute to the start of the American Revolution.
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Apr 10, 2024
Boston Kids Activities: 50+ Fun Things to Do in 2024
Visiting Boston with kids? Try these fun family-friendly activities including free attractions, sightseeing, events, museums, the zoo, cruises, and beaches.
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Apr 08, 2024
Patriots' Day Festival 2024 | Top Boston April Event
The Patriots' Day festival held each April commemorates the first battles of the American Revolution in Lexington and Concord with parades, ceremonies, and reenactments of Paul Revere's ride from Boston. See history come alive!
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Mar 31, 2024
A Menotomy Hero: Samuel Whittemore | American Revolution
Already 81 when the Revolutionary War began, Samuel Whittemore wanted his grandchildren to live in freedom. Learn how this unknown patriot from Menotomy to west of Boston made a big difference.
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Mar 30, 2024
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere | What Really Happened? | Boston Discovery Guide
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Longfellow captures the courage of American heroes- but lots of facts are wrong. Read the poem and learn the real story!
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Mar 30, 2024
Boston Event Calendar April 2024 | Marathon, Red Sox, Patriots Day
Exciting events fill the Boston Event Calendar for April 2024: Boston Marathon, Patriot's Day Reenactments, Red Sox tickets and games, film fests, concerts, shows, and more!
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Mar 30, 2024
Boston Event Calendar May 2024 | Top Things to Do | Boston Discovery Guide
Check the Boston Event Calendar for May 2024 to find out about Mothers Day events, Boston Calling concerts, Memorial Day eventss, whale watching cruises, Red Sox, concerts, Theatre District shows, and more!
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Mar 30, 2024
Boston Events for September 2024 - Top Things to Do - Boston Discovery Guide
Top Boston events for September 2024 include Labor Day fireworks and festivities, Jazz Festival, concerts, New England Patriots games, Boston Fashion Week, more!
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Mar 30, 2024
Mother's Day in Boston 2024 | Things to Do
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day in Boston with your Mom? Try our top recommendations. You'll have fun too!
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Mar 27, 2024
Boston Marathon Race Day Temperature - What to Expect - Boston Discovery Guide
Is there a record of high temperatures for past Boston Marathons? Yes - and you may be surprised by what they are.
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Mar 26, 2024
WNDR Museum Boston | Immersive Digital Art | Why You Should Visit
See the world in a new way at WNDR Museum Boston, an interactive immersive art attraction where you experience art in a new sensory way. Great for all ages.
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Mar 26, 2024
Boston Discounts, Deals, Coupons - How to Save BIG on Boston Travel
Want to save on Boston attractions, cruises, tours, hotels, museums? Find out about Boston coupons, discounts, sightseeing passes, and deals to save up to 50%. Why pay more?
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Mar 15, 2024
Boston's St Patrick's Day Parade Route 2024 | Boston Discovery Guide
Find the St Patrick's Day Parade route map through South Boston, best places to watch, important tips for surviving the crowds and having fun, what to expect at this huge Boston celebration of all things Irish plus where to eat and more to do.
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Mar 15, 2024
Boston Irish Pubs | Irish Bars | Boston Discovery Guide
Where to find the best Boston Irish pubs, bars, and taverns to enjoy traditional Irish music, food, Guinness, fun, and St Patricks Day events.
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Mar 15, 2024
Boston Event Calendar March 2024: St Patricks Parade, Harbor cruises, Dine Out Boston | Boston Discovery Guide
The Boston Event Calendar for March 2024 features the St Patrick's Day Parade, Dine Out Boston, Dropkick Murphys, whale watching, and more fun events.
Mar 15, 2024
Best Things to Do on St Patrick's Day in Boston 2024 - Parade, Dropkick Murphys, Irish Music - Boston Discovery Guide
Get ready to celebrate St Patricks Day in Boston at a huge parade, Dropkick Murphys concerts, Irish music, pubs crawls, cruises, Irish food and Guinness! 10 top events and things to do on St Patrick's Day.
Mar 14, 2024
Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race | Boston Discovery Guide
Find out about the Run of the Charles canoe, kayak, and paddling race and Finish Line Festival, plus where to stay and eat nearby. Details, directions, photos.
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Mar 10, 2024
Best Boston Art Galleries | Boston Discovery Guide
Discover where to find the best art galleries in Boston, including SoWa, Fort Point, Newbury Street, and Beacon Hill, plus open studios and art walks.
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Mar 10, 2024
Best Things to Do in Boston in February 2024 | Activities, Tours, Events | Boston Discovery Guide
Fun things to do in Boston in February include skiing, tours, cruises, Disney on Ice, Valentine's Day events, wine tasting events, brewery tours, Chinese New Year, Bruins and Celtics games, terrific lineup of Theatre District shows, special Winter School Vacation Week activities for kids, New England Boat Show, comedy clubs, and lots more.
Mar 10, 2024
15 Best Boston Museums to Visit | Boston Discovery Guide
Boston's top 15 museums appeal to a wide range of interests: art, history, science, technology, medical innovations, sports. From outdoor museums to restored historical houses to family favorites, you're sure to find interesting exhibits to explore.
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Mar 10, 2024
Boston Common Top Things to Do | Boston Discovery Guide
Discover 16 top things to do at Boston Common, America's oldest park, the start of the Freedom Trail, and the heart of modern Boston.
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Mar 10, 2024
Boston Tours for Kids | Fun Family Sightseeing | Boston Discovery Guide
These Boston tours for kids focus on fun, because if your children have a good time, you will too! Top things to do with kids in Boston include bike tours, trolleys, cruises, ducklings statues. Bonus: teens also like these sightseeing activities.
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Mar 10, 2024
8 Best Indoor Boston Winter Activities - Boston Discovery Guide
Wondering what to do when Boston turns cold? Try these fun indoor Boston winter activities - tours, sports, food, wine, museums, plus nearby hotels.
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Mar 10, 2024
February Vacation Week in Boston: 28 Fun Things to Do | Boston Discovery Guide
Looking for fun things to do during February vacation week? Here are 28 fun family-friendly activities and events for your winter break week in Boston!
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Mar 06, 2024
Dine Out Boston Winter 2024 - Restaurant Week - Boston Discovery Guide
Dine Out Boston Winter 2024 gives you great fixed price deals at participating Boston and Cambridge restaurants. Find locations, cuisine, prices, how much to tip. North End, Beacon Hill, Seaport, South End, and more top locations.
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Mar 06, 2024
Boston Theatre District Hotels - Boston Discovery Guide
Coming to Boston to see a show in Boston? These Theatre District hotels will put you right in the center of the action. Rates, reviews, reservations.
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Mar 01, 2024
Boston Concerts 2024 Schedules, Tickets | Boston Discovery Guide
Find Boston concert schedules, tickets, discount codes, and seating charts for top venues: TD Garden, Xfinity Center, Fenway Park, Big Night Live, more.
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