Free Admission, Parking, and Hikes in Conservation Land Admission to the Discovery Museum is FREE the first Friday night of each month during the school year (except September) and every Friday night during the summer, beginning in late June, from … [Read more...] about FREE First Friday Nights at The Discovery Museum
Kids & Families
FREE Gardner Museum Admission for U.S. Military
Members of the U.S. military and their families are always admitted free to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The building is hard to miss. It’s the only structure in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood modeled after a Venetian palazzo. In addition to … [Read more...] about FREE Gardner Museum Admission for U.S. Military
Best Summer Movie Bargains
We found a huge range of free and cheap movie options for you, most outdoors, most total about $10 per person. Note: Boston’s FREE summer movies series, shown in the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center parking lot on Wednesdays in July at 6 or … [Read more...] about Best Summer Movie Bargains
Boston’s Cheapest Ice Cream Cone-test Winners
And the Winners Are... We left no cone unturned searching for the cheapest cone and best atmosphere to create this list of ice cream icons. We skipped the big commercial chains in favor of indie, family-owned stands and shops. Most places … [Read more...] about Boston’s Cheapest Ice Cream Cone-test Winners
Boston’s Best Waterfront Patios
The sun is shining. It's Patio Season. Now is the perfect time to head to a nearby Boston patio or take a short road trip for food, beverages and water views. Take in the Boston Harbor, the Charles River, or a South Shore lighthouse or two. This list … [Read more...] about Boston’s Best Waterfront Patios
Free, Green, and Tranquil—Explore Boston’s Mount Auburn Cemetery
The Nation's First Garden Cemetery Just 4 miles west of Boston proper, Mount Auburn Cemetery, the first landscaped or “garden” cemetery in the U.S., is much more than the most enchanting place to spend eternity. It’s open every day. … [Read more...] about Free, Green, and Tranquil—Explore Boston’s Mount Auburn Cemetery
The New Zoo—All You Need To Know
Animals on View There’s plenty of room for strolling and social distancing at the 72-acre Franklin Park Zoo. The Outdoor Safari Walk is a one-way trail through many of the Zoo’s exhibits. Here are the animals you'll see along the way. … [Read more...] about The New Zoo—All You Need To Know
Three Spots Not to Miss in Mass.
Reserve a pass for parking and timed entry in advance online to access these three Trustees of Reservations properties. Virtual activities abound for those who choose to stay at home. deCordova Sculpture Park in Lincoln Where else would you find … [Read more...] about Three Spots Not to Miss in Mass.
Free Books for All and the Chance to Win a Samsung Tablet
Use a hashtag to win a tablet, or read a book, listen to a book, review a book, write a poem with friends or family, or join an online book discussion. We’ve got all the ways for children, teens and adults to enjoy books without leaving the … [Read more...] about Free Books for All and the Chance to Win a Samsung Tablet
Five FREE Places to Get Space this Spring
Try one of these five free destinations for a dog-optional nature walk. Spring doesn’t officially arrive until March 19, but temperatures are warming. Get outside. ONE: The Arnold Arboretum Now, before the flowers bloom in spring profusion, is … [Read more...] about Five FREE Places to Get Space this Spring
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