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Plan your Patriots Day weekend fun with this guide
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This week marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, so I’m sharing some of the free and exciting programs happening in and around Boston over Patriots Day weekend. Plus, get info about spring and summer airfare deals, a “hidden gem” getaway in Maine, the Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival, and more.
Plan your Patriots Day celebration in Massachusetts
There is zero reason for staying in this long holiday weekend as Massachusetts hosts many exciting and free Patriots Day celebrations, ranging from historical reenactments to block parties to parades to drone shows. What’s more, the 129th Boston Marathon takes place on Monday. Here are the best things to do in the city over marathon weekend courtesy of a local concierge.
The Museum of American Finance is coming to the Seaport
A new museum will open in Boston next summer. The Museum of American Finance will open in the Seaport in July of 2026, where visitors can learn all about our nation’s financial history through exhibits, programs, and public events. Among the museum’s collection: 18th century U.S. financial documents from Alexander Hamilton.
Why you should plan a getaway in Castine, Maine
Looking for a spectacular small town getaway? Castine, Maine, was recently named the best small town in the Northeast by USA Today, which called it a “hidden gem” on the Maine coast, rich with history and 18th-century architecture. I’m definitely adding this to my list of places to visit.
Travel Tips
- View the beautiful blooms at Naumkeag’s 6th annual Daffodil and Tulip Festival, which opens in the Berkshires on Friday and runs through May 11.
- Sample beer from 30 brewers across seven states at the 5th annual Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival on May 3 in Bennington, Vermont.
- Thinking of planning a tropical holiday this year? Delta Air Lines will resume service between Boston and St. Thomas this holiday season after a three-year pause.
Deals and Steals
- Looking for a deal on spring and summer flights? Southwest is offering one-way tickets for as low as $49 through April 17.
- Bon Me, which serves scratch-made Asian-inspired eats, is celebrating 14 years with $14 meal deals throughout the month of April. Find a location near you.
- Dance and dine at Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in Bretton Woods, N.H. during a special Big Band Celebration Weekend taking place May 9-11. The resort’s big band weekend package includes tickets to Glenn Miller Orchestra and Tommy Dorsey Orchestra performances, daily breakfast, and a nightly three-course dinner at the resort’s restaurant 1902 for a starting rate of $1,212 for two nights. The resort service charge and meal gratuities are included.
I’ll leave you with another travel gem from reader Tommy Z, who caught a giant sea tortoise “catching some sun” on a black sand beach while on vacation in Hawaii.
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