Boston Coupons

Want to enjoy Boston for half price? Here's how . . .

Are you looking for Boston coupons and discounts?

When you're on vacation on Boston, you can save big money by using the same discounts and deals that locals use to keep life in a large city affordable.

How big? Discounts typically run 50% - 90% off. Collect enough of these coupons, and you can easily slash the cost of your Boston vacation in half.

These Boston coupons offer savings on just about everything - top restaurants, big-name entertainment, major sports events, museums, cruises, spa services, gyms, bike rentals, Segway tours, and more.

Here are my favorites, and my tips for how you can save big dollars with each one.

The images should display Boston deals - but if not, just enter 02108 for Boston's zip code (or enter a zip for another city). Get ready to see how you can save!

Quick links: Groupon - Restaurants.com - Entertainment Book - Goldstar - Living Social

Groupon Daily Deals for Boston

Groupon offers a fabulous daily deal for up 90% off at top Boston restaurants, clubs, museums, entertainment, spas, tours, adventure packages, and cruises.

Many of these places should be at the top of your "Must Do in Boston" list - so don't miss this chance to get them at HALF OFF!

How you get these deals: Sign up for free to get the daily Boston coupon alert - only takes a minute. Check your e-mail each morning to see what's on offer. If you like it, click on the big BUY button.

You can print out your coupon instantly. You decide when you want to use your deal - most are good for up to 12 months. If you're planning a trip and start soon enough, you can stockpile enough cost-savings Boston coupons get your whole trip for HALF OFF!

Bonus: Groupon offers coupons in 140+ cities in the U.S., Europe, and South America. Find out if Groupon is available in your city

Save 60% in Top Boston Restaurants

Boston - Most $25 Gift Certificates for $10

Restaurant.com coupons are a no-brainer for huge savings on participating restaurants, pubs, and even dinner cruises - up to 60% of the cost of your meal.

Here's how it works: You buy deeply discounted Boston coupons to use when you dine. For $10, you get a $25 certificate. Or buy a $10 for $4 - or a $50 for $20. That's a huge savings! And shipping is free.

Many of Boston's top restaurants, pubs, and dinner cruises participate in this program. Right now, I'm seeing The Melting Pot, Artu (plus several other delicious North End restaurants), Cuffs, Turner Fisheries, House of Blues, Cafeteria Boston, The Grand Canal, Brasserie Jo, and Spirit of Boston dinner cruises. Selections change all the time - so keep checking!

How you get these deals: Click here, enter 02108 for Boston's zip code (or enter a zip for another city), and get ready for your mouth to water as you look at the restaurant list. When you see something you like, just click on the amount you choose.

Not in Boston? - Check your own location.

Entertainment Book for Boston

The Entertainment Book for Boston is an actual book of coupons for great restaurants, pubs, tours, shopping, museums, attractions, entertainment, cruises, and services.

Each Boston Entertainment Book is good for an entire calendar year, and packs in almost 700 coupons for top destinations in Boston and Eastern Massachusetts.

The cost of the book varies based on the time of the year (it's prorated as the year progresses). You can easily save much more than you paid for the book if you're here several days or longer. Most of the Boston coupons give you savings of 20% - 50%.

These coupon books also make terrific gifts for college students coming to Boston, and great Christmas, birthday, and anniversary gifts for anyone.

How you get these deals: Buy the book. Then present the coupons whenever you go to the destinations.

Bonus #1: Entertainment Books are offered for more than 170 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Find one for your location

Bonus #2: Once you buy the book, you get access to even more Boston coupons on your own computer throughout the year.

Half-Price Boston Theater Tickets from Goldstar Events

Goldstar Events lets you enjoy Boston theater, comedy clubs, dinner cruises, concerts, sports, tours, and other entertainment for 50% off. This is where you'll find Boston's widest selection of HALF PRICE tickets.

Sign up is free. Once you sign up, you can see the discount "members only" prices.

How to benefit: As soon as you sign-up, start looking at what's available. Tickets usually get listed a few weeks before the event date - so if you don't see what you want, keep checking closer to the time. If you're flexible with dates, you can almost always get half price tickets to the shows and events of your choice.

Bonus #1: You can also sign up (free) for weekly e-mail alerts about the things that interest you. I love getting these, because they let me know what's going on.

Bonus #2: You can also Goldstar Events to get half-price tickets in other U.S. cities: Chicago, D.C., Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, Orange County CA, Portland Oregon, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle.

LivingSocial - Daily deals for Boston

LivingSocial offers a terrific daily deal for 50% - 90% off the regular price of restaurants, bars, spas, salons, cruises, and events - all top Boston choices.

Other offerings: resort weekend getaways and deep-discounted ferry tickets to Nantucket.

How you get these deals: Sign up - it's free and fast.

You'll receive a welcoming e-mail - be sure to click on the verify link about halfway down to confirm your address. You'll get the Daily Deal in your mailbox each morning. If it's something you want, grab it at the discount price!

Bonus #1: LivingSocial offers daily deals in 60+ cities around the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Look for your city

Bonus #2: Get your deal for FREE. When you buy a deal, you'll be sent a link to share. Get 3 of your friends to buy the deal using your link - yours will be free!