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Boston hotels increasing pricing, programming for the World Cup this summer

Summer fun

Is Taylor Swift planning a Rhode Island wedding? What we know.

A Mass. destination is among the top places to go in 2026, according to Fodor's Travel

The Dunes on the Waterfront

Traveling with a group? A lodge in Vermont and seaside cottages in Maine stand out, according to Good Housekeeping

Seafood

The Boston Globe

Lobster rolls approach $50, but Bostonians appear happy to shell out

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Shellfish

State deems shellfish from parts of Boston Harbor safe to consume for first time in 100 years

Ice cream

Cape Cod Travel

Where to get the best ice cream in Massachusetts

Cabot's

Best ice cream in Greater Boston, according to chefs and bartenders

Where to get the best ice cream on Cape Cod

Where to get the best ice cream around Boston

Oreo frappe

Where to get the best frappes in Massachusetts, according to readers

Where to get the best ice cream in Somerville and Cambridge

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Cape Cod Travel Guide

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New England Travel

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Cape Cod Travel

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Cape Cod Travel

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5 things to do when visiting Dennis

5 things to do when visiting Brewster

5 things to do when visiting Orleans

Cape Cod Travel

5 things to do when visiting Eastham

5 things to do when visiting Wellfleet

5 things to do when visiting Truro

Visiting Boston

15 great things to do along the Charles River

Visiting Boston

A guide to Boston's Freedom Trail

Recommendations

Lifelong residents on must-do city activities for Boston visitors

Topic: Weekends

93 free outdoor movies to watch in Boston and beyond this summer

Pools and splash pads open in Boston right now

Red Sox ⚾️

Alex Cora not harping on late-game ejection by C.B. Bucknor: ‘We’re all human’

Trevor Story reacts to strike three call that got Alex Cora ejected in Red Sox’ loss

Here’s what Red Sox SP Sonny Gray said about his rough debut

Explore Hampton Beach, New Hampshire

Topic: Readers Say

This is the best beach in Massachusetts, according to Boston.com readers

Things To Do

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Sunday, March 29 – Monday, March 30

Here are events happening near you in March

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 31

15 must-see concerts at Boston’s top venues for spring 2026

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, May 31

Vehicles in Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade make their way along the parade route

10 free things to do in Boston in March

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Tuesday, March 31

25 great concerts coming to Eastern Mass. suburbs in spring 2026

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, May 31

12 must-see concerts at Boston’s smaller venues for spring 2026

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, May 31

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