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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 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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 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 Theatre District Shows 2024 | Schedules, Tickets | Boston Discovery Guide

Find schedules and tickets for top Boston Theatre District shows including Broadway, family favorites, kids shows.

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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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Mar 01, 2024

Boston Marathon Hotels | Where to Stay Near the Route | Boston Discovery Guide

Where to find the best hotels and rates along the Boston Marathon route, whether you're running or watching, including hotels with Marathon finish line and last mile views.

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Mar 01, 2024

Boston Hotels with Fireplaces | Boston Discovery Guide

Are you looking for Boston hotels and inns with fireplaces in guestrooms and suites? Here's where to find this luxury amenity along with low seasonal winter rates and discounts.

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Mar 01, 2024

Hotels near Fenway Park - Rates, Reservations - Boston Discovery Guide

Find the best Boston hotels near Fenway Park for your stay after Red Sox games, concerts, or enjoying Fenway's lively nightlife. Rates and reviews for top Fenway Park accommodations.

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Mar 01, 2024

Best Dim Sum in Boston's Chinatown Restaurants | Boston Discovery Guide

Craving dim sum from Boston's popular Chinatown restaurants? Here's where to find the best dumplings, pork bao, scallion pancakes, ribs, congee, plus what to expect and how much dim sum costs in Boston.

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Feb 24, 2024

Patriots Day Schedule 2024 - Reenactments, Parades, Events - Boston Discovery Guide

Use our comprehensive Patriots Day schedule to find 60+ stirring reenactments, parades, and events in Boston's big commemoration of the beginning of the American Revolution.

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Feb 24, 2024

30+ Best Boston Activities for Rainy Days - Boston Discovery Guide

Don't let rain dampen your Boston travel adventure! Our list of over fun Boston activities for rainy days give you plenty of fun indoor things to do while keeping dry.

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Feb 22, 2024

Fenway Park Tour | Red Sox, Green Monster, Hall of Fame | Boston Discovery Guide

A Fenway Park tour takes you behind the scenes where the Boston Red Sox play. Go inside the Green Monster, visit the dugout, walk across the field, and see the Fenway Park Hall of Fame during your tour.

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Feb 22, 2024

Newbury Street Shopping | Boston Discovery Guide

Famed Newbury Street shopping in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood brings together international designers, national retailers, and trendy boutiques for some of the best shopping in the country.

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Feb 22, 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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Feb 22, 2024

Best Things to Do in Boston in April 2024 - Fun Activities - Boston Discovery Guide

Our favorite things to do in Boston in April get you outdoors as Boston bursts into bloom and restaurants open their patio dining. Celebrate Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park and Boston Marathon runners. Catch the Bruins and Celtics final games/playoffs, watch the American Revolution begin on Patriots Day, take a whale watching cruise or a wine, chocolate, or beer tasting tour!

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Feb 22, 2024

Top 10 Boston Attractions - Boston Discovery Guide

Whether you're coming for your first visit or your 40th, here are 10 top Boston attractions worth exploring if you want to see what makes Boston special. Yes, a couple are touristy - but most are not.

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Feb 21, 2024

Boston Kids Activities - Family Fun for Children and Teens - Boston Discovery Guide

Visiting Boston with kids? Here are 50+ fun family-friendly activities including free attractions, indoor and outdoor things to do, tours, sports, top seasonal events, museums, and cruises, plus money-saving tips.

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