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Save money during New England travel in March
Save money all month long with this running list of New England travel deals.
What’s better than a New England getaway? A New England getaway with a discount.
Ahead, discover travel deals for food, transportation, hotels, and activities across the region this March.
Transportation
JetBlue is launching nonstop seasonal service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 12, and travelers who book by March 2 can get one-way fares for $49.
Snag one-way flights for as low as $49 during the JetBlue big spring sale taking place March 4-6 for trips taken between March 18 and June 11.
PLAY customers can get 30% off flights from Boston to Iceland, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Copenhagen, London, and Amsterdam when booking by March 23 for trips from April to May and September to December.
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During Amtrak‘s Train to Maine BOGO promotion, travelers who buy one adult fare ticket can get another for half price through Dec. 31. Tickets must be purchased at least three days ahead of travel and the discount is not valid for travel in business class. The promotional code is v114.
MBTA bus routes 23, 28, and 29 are free for commuters until March of 2026. The routes, which make up one of Boston’s busiest bus corridors, go from Mattapan and Ashmont to Orange Line connections.
Uber is helping teens who failed their road test with free rides for a month through March 31. Teens must have an Uber teen account and can enjoy six free rides worth a maximum of $20 per ride.
Skiing
Wachusett Mountain in Princeton hosts College Nights every Sunday from 4 to 9:30 p.m., which brings discounts to students who show a college ID. Tickets cost $50 for double sessions and rentals are $15.
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Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford is helping skiers save money with Free Ski Nights this winter, thanks to area business sponsors. The remaining free nights are on Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. on March 5 and March 12.
Pleasant Mountain in Maine has a “Monday Night Madness” deal where guests of all ages can ski from 3:30 to 9 p.m. for $24.
Storrs Hill Ski Area in Lebanon, N.H. is offering free lift tickets all season long, thanks to a gift from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation.
Crotched Mountain in Bennington, N.H. will host its final Midnight Madness event on March 8, where skiers and riders “shred under the stars” until midnight and enjoy $10 rentals, hundreds of glow items, drink specials, a DJ on the snow, fire pits, and giveaways.
Restaurants
Pay between $22 and $36 for lunch and between $36 and $55 dollars for dinner during Dine Out Boston, which began Feb. 23 and runs through March 15. Check out the participating restaurants.
Maine Restaurant Week, taking place March 1-12, offers restaurant specials as well as three-course meals for $38, $48, and $58. Check out the participating restaurants.
Viale in Cambridge currently has a $1 oyster special daily from 5 to 7 p.m.
Summer Shack’s Boston and Cambridge locations are serving a New England boiled dinner special with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and five vegetables for $25 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day from March 14 “through the weekend (while supplies last),” according to the restaurant.
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Enjoy a midweek night out at Lucia Italian Restaurant in Newport, which is offering a $37 dinner-for-two special on Monday and Tuesday nights until 7 p.m. The deal is for dine-in only.
On Thursday nights at L Street Tavern in Hampton, N.H., patrons can get a prime rib dinner with two sides starting at $12.99.
Hotels
In celebration of the new Great Wolf Lodge location in Mashantucket, Conn. (opening May 9), the hotel is offering up to 40 percent off multi-night stays between May 9 and Dec. 31 when booked by March 2. Use the promo code OPENMAY9.
When booking two nights at XV Beacon in Boston through March 19, travelers can save 20 percent off the best available rate per night plus an receive an upgrade on arrival (based on availability) during the hotel’s Winter Wishes package. Rates start at $396.
Revere Hotel Boston Common is offering a “Get Lucky” package all month long in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day that includes a $50 dining credit to Rebels Guild, which is offering a special St. Patrick’s Day menu March 15-18. Travelers must book by March 31 for stay dates March 1-31. Those interested can use the promo code LUCKY when booking.
Save money on a Maine getaway by snagging a third night free at the Grand Harbor Inn, a 4-diamond waterfront property in Camden, Maine. The deal is valid for guests who stay for two consecutive midweek nights by April 30.
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Extend your springtime stay in Portland, Maine by snagging a free third night at Longfellow Hotel when booking two consecutive nights by May 17. The property was named among America’s best new hotels for 2025.
Escape to Vermont and get a free night when you book four nights at Woodstock Inn & Resort using an American Express card. The offer is good through Dec. 31, 2025.
Snag free tickets to a Boston museum or attraction and a $50 gift card to Legal Sea Foods during Meet Boston’s “Pick your perk winter promo.” Here’s how it works: Book a two-night stay before April 15 at select hotels in Boston and Cambridge and then, upon check-in, claim your food gift card and two free tickets to the Museum of Fine Arts, the WNDR Museum, or Harry Potter: The Exhibition.
Museums / Attractions / Activities
Attend a free screening of “The Hunger Games” at Trident Booksellers & Café in Boston on March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Campers can save up to 50% off camping trips at RV parks, cabins, campgrounds, and more with Campspot during its biggest booking week March 3-9. Those interested can use the code BIGGEST25.
View Boston offers limited late night access after 9 p.m. for $10 (a $15 savings). Guests can access the indoor and outdoor observation decks, but restaurant and bar access are restricted at that time.
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston offers free admission every Thursday night from 5 to 9 p.m. Advanced tickets are recommended and become available at 10 a.m. the morning of the visit.
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The MassArt Art Museum at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston is free every day. The 15,000-square-foot, contemporary art museum is located within an original 1906 campus building that formerly housed the school’s Bakalar & Paine Galleries.
Howl Splitsville Golf Suites at Patriot Place in Foxborough is discounting bowling and food with an after-school special for $49.99 on Mondays through Thursdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Guests can snag one order of pizza, chicken tenders, and fries, four refillable sodas, two games of bowling for up to four bowlers, and shoe rentals for all (a value of $130).
Do you know of a good travel deal in New England in March not listed here? If so, e-mail us your tip at [email protected].
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