New England Getaways
Living in New England means options for local getaways are bountiful. Plan a getaway near Boston that includes food, wine, and delicious dining, a weekend hitting the golf courses, or a getaway filled with outdoor activities and adventures. New England has it all. If it’s sun and sand you are seeking, hit one of the many beaches in the area. So no matter the weather or season, living in Boston means living near some of the top travel destinations in the country, so plan a getaway now and start exploring New England.
Summer in the City
The insider’s playbook to summering in Boston like a pro. From the hottest rooftop pools to the best festivals, here are 75+ ways to take the heat in style.
Where to Shop and Eat in Marblehead
Just 17 miles north of Boston (by car or express bus from Downtown Crossing), Marblehead offers day-trippers a bevy of inventive boutiques to bookend their fun in the sun.
Weekender: Reykjavík
Take in the design scene of wild, magical Iceland with these stunning Reykjavík-area hotels, restaurants, and cultural sights.
Where to Shop and Eat in Southie’s West Side
The transformation of South Boston into a shopping and dining destination goes far beyond chain lattes.
Weekender: Los Angeles
With haute new boutique hotels, restaurants, and art exhibits, there are countless reasons besides the beaches to hop on the next flight to L.A. this winter.
Weekender: Amsterdam
Autumn is a fine time to take in this design city’s restaurant-lined canals, boutique hotels, and world-renowned art galleries.
Where to Shop and Eat in Newburyport
Ice cream, lobster rolls, street performers, nautical knickknacks—they’re all here in ample supply.
Weekender: London
With a slew of new design exhibits and hip hotel openings, London Town is a feast for the eyes this summer.
Summer on the Cape
Crossing the Bourne Bridge. A crispy bite of clam roll. That first chilly dip in the Atlantic. These are the milestones of summer, just as they have been for generations. This month, we’re celebrating traditions—the people, places, and institutions that keep us coming back to the Cape (and flirting with the Islands) season after season.
First Bite: Four New Massachusetts Restaurants to Try This Summer
A preview of what’s new on the out-of-town summer restaurant scene.
Escape Plan: Five New England Spas and Resorts to Check Out This Spring
Five New England spas and resorts to check out this spring.
Where to Shop and Eat in Cambridge’s Observatory Hill
Nestled between Huron and Concord avenues in Cambridge, Observatory Hill is a shopping and dining destination giving Harvard Square a run for its money.
Five Breathtaking New England Road Trips
Our fall travel guide to five breathtaking New England road trips.
Where to Shop and Eat in Bewitching Salem
Brimming with eateries, thrift shops, and boutiques, Salem has become a worthy shopping destination in any season.
52 Best Weekend Trips and Getaways from Boston
New England has enough diversions to keep you busy all year long. Arm yourself with our guide, and it will.