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  • Where is the Best Place to Watch Super Bowl 2012? Created: Thursday, January 26, 2012 Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012
    Where will you watch Super Bowl 2012?
  • Where Do You Go For the Best Burritos in Boston? Created: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012
    These days, Bostonians defending their favorite burrito place is sort of akin to a Chicago-New York pizza debate. Everybody has reasons for a favorite, but nobody is really wrong with his or her op...
  • Where is your favorite spot in Boston for coffee? Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012
    Where is your favorite spot in Boston for coffee?
  • Black Friday Roundup Created: Friday, November 26, 2010 Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012
    Did you get up early to try and snag a Black Friday deal, and where did you go? What were the crowds like? Let us know.
  • Where are the best wings in Boston? Created: Monday, September 13, 2010 Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012
    Where do you go for the best wings in Boston? Let us know.
  • Where Are the Best Places to Watch Boston's Fourth of July Fireworks? Created: Thursday, July 01, 2010 Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012
    Short of spending all day holding a spot in front of the Hatch Shell, there are plenty of other fine spots to catch the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Fourth of July, from aboard a boat o...
  • Legal Sea Foods Gets Political Created: Saturday, October 20, 2012 Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012
    Legal Sea Foods patrons can choose the dish that best serves their party through Nov. 5.
  • Kenmore Square Walking Tour Created: Sunday, July 26, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Take a walking tour of Boston's Kenmore Square. One of the city’s most popular destinations, the Kenmore Square area of the Fenway features a wide variety of dining, shopping, and entertainme...
  • The Freedom Trail Walking Tour Created: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    There is no better way to re-trace the steps of the American Revolution than by visiting Boston’s Freedom Trail, a two-and-a-half mile walking trail that passes by some of the nation’s ...
  • Boston's Brighton Neighborhood Created: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Often looped in with its neighbor, and referred to as the Allston-Brighton neighborhood, Brighton has a few distinct characteristics that prompt its residents to ignore the hyphen. Like Allston, it...
  • Boston's Back Bay Neighborhood Created: Friday, August 07, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Swarming with unique shops, gourmet restaurants, and classic architecture, Boston’s Back Bay is the place to be – and to be seen - for the city’s visitors and residents. This neig...
  • Boston's North End Neighborhood Created: Friday, July 03, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    The North End, Boston’s oldest residential area, still possesses an old-world charm kept alive by its mostly Italian-American population. Since the completion of the Big Dig, and the demoliti...
  • Boston's Allston neighborhood Created: Sunday, May 17, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Teeming with college students and young professionals, Allston is Boston’s most affordable option for housing in a real estate market that remains as competitive as any in the country. At the...
  • Russell House Tavern in Cambridge Created: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Head to Russell House Tavern in Cambridge for a modern take on American comfort classics, plus plenty of drinks. Serving lunch, dinner, and brunch, there is a long list of favorite food items and p...
  • Rialto Restaurant and Bar in Cambridge Created: Monday, April 04, 2011 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Head to Rialto in Cambridge for food and drinks in an upbeat atmosphere. Celebrity chef Jody Adams creates an unforgettable dining experience right in Harvard Square.
  • Together Boston Festival Created: Monday, April 04, 2011 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Celebrate electronic music, art, and technology together at this annual event. Featuring performances, classes, lectures, parties, and a long list of events, Together is a week long festival for el...
  • Jerry Remy's Sports Bar and Grill in Boston Created: Monday, March 21, 2011 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Jerry Remy's Sport Bar and Grill has three locations in Boston to take in area sports teams. Featuring food, drinks, and plenty of televisions to watch the game, it has become a favorite amongst th...
  • The Big Apple Circus Returns to Boston Created: Thursday, March 10, 2011 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    The Big Apple Circus returns to Boston for a limited engagement.
  • Guide to Boston's Duck Tours Created: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    One of the most popular ways to explore Boston is on a Boston Duck Tour or a Super Duck Tour. Every spring, these amphibious vehicles take to the streets and waterways of downtown and have proven t...
  • Skiing and Riding Within Two Hours of Boston Created: Sunday, December 12, 2010 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Sure, the big ski areas and resorts of northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine offer skiers and riders fantastic options for a weekend getaway, but you don’t have to drive four, five hours...
  • Calendar of May Events in Boston Created: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Here's a look at some of the highlights happening this May in Boston.
  • Guide to the Boston Marathon Created: Saturday, April 03, 2010 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    This year will be the 116th running of the marathon, which attracts some 500,000 spectators from Hopkinton to Boston every year.
  • Calendar of April Events in Boston Created: Thursday, March 25, 2010 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Spring returns and, after a tumultuous offseason, so do the Red Sox, perhaps the surest sign in Boston that summer days aren't too far away. April offers one of the best months Boston has to offer,...
  • Guide to Red Sox Spring Training in Fort Myers Created: Saturday, February 20, 2010 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Heading to Fort Myers for Red Sox spring training? You’re not alone. Thousands make this pilgrimage to Florida every spring for the chance to bask in the sunlight and warmth while their favor...
  • New Year's Eve in Boston Created: Thursday, December 24, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Most local bars, restaurants, and nightclubs will be throwing parties ranging from the black tie optional event at the Top of the Hub to the much lower-key atmospheres of area bars and pubs.
  • The Best Shopping Malls in Boston Created: Thursday, December 03, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    From electronics, upscale fashion and jewelry, to specialty foods, local souvenirs and artistry, Boston-area shopping malls aren’t exactly your typical suburban variety. Here’s a glimps...
  • Boston Volunteer Opportunities Created: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    The holidays inevitably put everyone in a giving mood, which means seeking out ways to volunteer in the community. Here are just a few of the many ways you can dedicate your time and services this ...
  • Pumpkin Patches Near Boston Created: Friday, October 09, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    If you would like to pick your own pumpkin to carve or bake this season, there are plenty of options in Massachusetts to do so. Here are some of the closest to Boston.
  • A Guide To Boston Farmers Markets Created: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    According to the Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets, about 195 markets opened for business this year, including a good number in the Boston area. Many of these markets open early in the su...
  • New England Patriots 2012 Schedule Created: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    In addition to their AFC East foes, the Patriots' 2012 season schedule highlights include showdowns against Peyton Manning and the Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers.
  • A Guide to First Night Boston Created: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    First Night provides a family-friendly atmosphere with a plethora of options throughout Boston to choose from.
  • Calendar of December Events in Boston Created: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012
    Here's a roundup of the top events happening in Boston during December.

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