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Summer in Boston: See You Soon!

Summer is a great time to explore Boston. Affectionately known as "America's Walking City," you can stroll the city's sidewalks, wander its abundance of green parks, or just people-watch at one of the many outdoor cafés.

Discover Boston’s vibrant culture while strolling historic streets through diverse neighborhoods. The unique personality of each neighborhood can be found in the cuisine of the restaurants and in the style of the shops, galleries and open markets and above all, in its people. 

Overnight Getaways

Summer Packages

Extend your Summer in Boston experience! Make it an overnight with these Summer getaway packages from participating hotels.

Where to Stay

Boston, Cambridge and Greater Boston offer a wide selection of accommodations to meet your needs and tastes.

Top 15 Instagrammable Locations in Boston

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Pet-Friendly Activities in Boston

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Boston's Famous Landmarks

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Top 10 Things to do This Summer in Boston

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Things to Do this Summer

 

 

Summer Festivals 

From artisan markets to farmers markets, food festivals and cultural celebrations, there is ample opportunity to experience locally sourced, and locally organized, events that showcase the best of Boston’s creative economy.

Boston Artisan Market

Come experience the Boston Artisan Market (BAM), a new activation featuring Boston-based vendors in...

Boston Wine Expo

The Boston Wine Expo, widely considered the most sought-after wine event, returns to the Boston Park...

Dine Out Boston

Dine Out Boston is brought to you by Meet Boston, providing locals and visitors alike the...

PAX East

PAX East 2023, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, returns to the Boston Convention and...

Boston LGBT Film Festival

The 39th Annual Boston LGBT Film Festival occurs in late March and celebrates, displays and...

Wicked Queer: Boston LGBTQ Film Festival

The Annual Wicked Queer: Boston’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival occurs in late March and celebrates, displays...

SoWa First Friday

On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art +...

SoWa First Friday

APRIL IS ALIVE WITH ART. There is only one 450 Harrison Ave. April and art are known for color and...

MEET BOSTON REGIONAL CAREER FAIR

Looking for a new and exciting career in the hospitality industry? Boston’s hospitality industry is...

Marathon Daffodil Dash

Join us for the second annual Marathon Daffodil Dash on Saturday, April 15th from 10am – 1pm...

127TH BOSTON MARATHON

Boston - The marathon that all other marathons are measured by. This isn’t only the world’s oldest,...

Third Thursday Tastings

Join us at the Boston Public Market on the third Thursday of every month for live music, free...

Duckling Day

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book,...

Lilac Sunday

Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned collection of nearly 400 lilacs. Visit for tours...

Revere Beach KITE FESTIVAL

On Sunday, May 20, we will be hosting our 8th Annual Kite Festival on Revere Beach. This is our way...

Boston Calling 2023

More than 50 performances across 4 outdoor stages, the best food in Boston, 100 foot Ferris wheel,...

Boston Pride Parade

Boston Pride for the People is excited to announce the return of a Pride Month celebration in Boston...

Bams Fest

Join us for The 4th annual Boston Art & Music Soul Festival. Celebrating Black joy, arts, music...

Levitate Music and Arts Festival 2023

Levitate's signature summertime celebration of music and art that brings the Levitate community...

In Between Days Summer Festival

Don't miss the best day of summer 2023 and the epic lineup of indie rock bands on August 19 and 20!...

Cambridge Science Festival

We’re back once again in the Kendall/MIT Open Space for another afternoon of madcap family-friendly...

Snowbound Expo - The Boston Ski And Snowboard Show

This is the biggest community meet-up of the year and perfectly timed for snow sport lovers that are...

250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party

The United States will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party on December 16,...

The Boston Run Show

We bring together inspirational speakers, the latest gear, cutting-edge technology, expert coaches,...

 

Food, Wine & Craft Beer Events

There’s something about dining al fresco – does the food really taste better? Or are we just so happy to be outside in the summer air? Regardless, sidewalk, patio and roof top dining beckons all – all season long.

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Citywide

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

'STORIES OF HARVARD SQUARE' CAMBRIDGE FOOD TOUR

Walk the cobblestone streets of Harvard Square, weaving through delicious spots both historic and...

Encore Boston Harbor

Indulge in the excitement of our stunning Boston casino. Immerse in the tranquility of our luxurious...

Food Trucks - The Rose Kennedy Greenway

There's no better sign of spring in Boston than our Greenway Food Truck Program! Many of our food...

HARVARD SQUARE CAMBRIDGE CHOCOLATE TOUR

Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour!...

Quincy Market - Fall Hours

Looking for a quick bite? Then head over to Quincy Market for a wide variety of foods and desserts....

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery Tours

Tour Experiences are back! At this time, please note that our Tour Experience availability is...

Shop Latinx-owned Restaurants & Businesses

La Mamma Pizza, Pasta & More https://www.lamammaspizza.com/ (617) 783-1661 190A Brighton Ave...

Union Square Somerville Food Tour

Join us for a fun foodie adventure in Somerville’s bustling Union Square neighborhood. This unique...

CENTRAL SQUARE CAMBRIDGE FOOD AND MURAL ARTS TOUR

Have fun and unleash your inner art and food critic while exploring Central Square, Cambridge with...

Maker's Market at Time Out Market

We’re making our Time Out Market return on Sunday, March 26 to continue our celebration of...

The Patriots® Sunday Menu

Every Sunday enjoy a special four-course menu curated for the Patriots ® fans, including the...

Fratelli Rush Hour - Four Course Meal

Skip the traffic and spend rush hour at Fratelli with a four-course meal from 4–6 p.m. every...

The Rare Experience: Three-Course Tasting menu

Every Wednesday from 5–7 p.m., enjoy a three-course tasting menu for $75 per guest. The menu...

Patio Opening with Go Golf

We’re swinging into patio season in style with Go Golf Mobile Golf Simulator! Come join us on our...

Lunch & Learn: Wampanoag Art for the Ages Book Discussion and Signing

About the Program: “Wampanoag Art for the Ages, Traditional and Transitional” is a compilation of...

Performing Arts

Boston's cultural calendar is bouncing back with contemporary and classic plays, musicals, classical masterworks, jazz performances, rock concerts, and much more.

Live Theater & Dance

Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is comedy, theater, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one. This wildly...

Bluebeard’s Castle | Four Songs

Can light overcome darkness? These rarely performed 20th century works explore how a man can never...

Don Quixote

Embark on a quest for true love with dreamer Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho. Follow them...

Into the Woods

Careful what you wish for in this timeless, Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim. Putting...

David Sedaris

David Sedaris has shared his life with us and made us laugh for decades. From the absurdist...

Our Journey

Journey to new depths with two insightful contemporary works that reflect our curiosity about the...

The Wiz

A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz offers a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This timeless...

Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)

Mozart's beloved opera Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) returns to the Boston...

The Marriage of Fiagro

Mozart's beloved opera Le nozze di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro ) returns to the Boston...

Bud, Not Buddy

Based on the Coretta Scott King award-winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis, Bud, Not Buddy...

Paul Taylor Dance Company

A favorite of Boston audiences for decades, the Paul Taylor Dance Company returns as part of the...

My Fair Lady

From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific , comes “a sumptuous...

Curtain Up: New Musical Theater Songs by Berklee Students

Don’t miss this dazzling array of musical theater talent at the 14th annual showcase of original...

Spring Dance Concert: Limitless

Boston Conservatory at Berklee presents its spring dance concert, Limitless, an incredible evening...

Beetlejuice

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city. It’s...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

From seminal repertory pieces like Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, to new material that engages with...

Omar

Inspired by an autobiographical essay of a Muslim man enslaved in America, Omar is the story of Omar...

Romeo + Juliet

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s CSC2 company is taking a familiar play to another world, the...

The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty is a spectacular achievement of classical choreography, featuring technically...

Jagged Little Pill

SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL. Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis,...

Free Shakespeare on the Common: Macbeth

The highlight of the summer season will be the 27th annual Free Shakespeare on the Boston Common...

Come From Away

The true story of the small town that welcomed the world. Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY has won Best...

Live Concerts

HEARBY.COM | DAILY LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS

If you're a passionate live music fan, Hearby.com ensures you don't miss a beat on new scenes and...

The Movement - Always With Me Tour

Join us at House of Blues for The Movement - Always With Me Tour!

Thomas Adès conducts Adès and Stravinsky

English composer Thomas Adès returns to lead two works from The Dante Project , a three-part ballet...

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra Performance

Join us for an afternoon of music with Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras! Founded in 1958, BYSO is an...

Spirit! musiConnects' Winter Ensemble Concert with Castle of our Skins

In 2022, Castle of Our Skins completed a month-long residency at musiConnects, learning and...

Artistry in Action: Faculty Recital—Jonathan Bass, Piano

Professor of Piano Jonathan Bass performs works by Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Frazin, Liszt, and...

Jill Scott - Who is Jill Scott? Tour

Legendary singer Jill Scott will perform live at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park on March 29 at...

STAVE SESSIONS: Sō Percussion and Shodekeh

The adventurous percussion group Sō Percussion is joined by groundbreaking beatboxer Dominic...

Fatma Said, soprano and Rafael Aguirre, guitar

Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, making her United States recital debut, and Spanish guitarist Rafael...

STAVE SESSIONS: Wild Up

Los Angeles-based ensemble Wild Up creates mind-bending and theatrical contemporary music...

BACH EASTER ORATORIO

You’re invited to Bach’s Easter Oratorio. This awe-inspiring music evokes a powerful gamut of...

Boston Conservatory Brass Ensemble

In collaboration with the New World Chorale and Organist Mitchell Crawford, Boston Conservatory...

Career Jam Concert: The Award Show

Berklee’s Career Jam culminates in the first-ever Career Jam Award Show, highlighting talent from...

Masego - You Never Visit Me Tour

Join us at House of Blues for Masego - You Never Visit Me Tour!

STAVE SESSIONS: Yasmin Williams

Yasmin Williams is an acoustic fingerstyle guitarist with an unorthodox, modern style of playing....

An Early Music Concert - Stabat Mater, G. B. Pergolesi

An Early Music Concert of Pergolesi's Stabat Matter by mezzo-soprano Vanessa Moya, soprano Lucia...

STAVE SESSIONS: Craig Taborn

Audiences know pianist Craig Taborn for his versatility as a leader, a soloist, and a sideman in...

Twiddle - Distance Makes The Heart Tour

Join us at House of Blues for Twiddle - Distance Makes The Heart Tour!

Young at Heart: A Musical Look at Curiosity, Creativity and Courage

From Beethoven to Carlos Simon, this family-friendly program explores the journeys of major...

12th Annual Arlington Jazz Festival: The John Patitucci Trio

Join us for the 12th Annual Arlington Jazz Festival featuring The John Patitucci Trio The...

Sports & Recreational Events

Boston Harbor Islands

Spend an afternoon on one of the Harbor Islands

Experience the Freedom Trail

Visit the temples and landmarks of the Revolutionary Era on the famous 2.5 mile red-brick Freedom Trail - virtually and in-person!

Fenway Park Events

Get pumped for Fenway tours, Sox games, live concerts, and more.

 

Let Us Guide You

Make the most of your visit, road trip, or local adventure! 

Boston Common Visitor Center

The Boston Common Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 am-5:00 pm.

Visitors Guide

View the Official Visitors Guide on your computer or mobile device...

All Inclusive Guide

Read our Multicultural Guide for all visitors.

Accessibility

Transportation & experiences that are accessible to as many people as possible, welcoming visitors...

Local Picks

View handpicked activities and weekly highlights for your visit to the Boston area, chosen for you...

Information Kit

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DPG Online

Click to view our interactive 2023 Destination Planners' Guide flipbook

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Boston - Airport/Chelsea/Revere

Citywide

Labor Day Weekend Guide

There's so much to do in Greater Boston! Whether you’re a local pretending to be a tourist in your own city or a visitor looking for the perfect New England getaway, we've got you covered!

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend in Greater Boston is the perfect chance to soak in the last days of summer - and...

Boston Neighborhoods

 

 

Explore Boston Neighborhoods

Each Boston neighborhood tells its own story, a tale of community, culture, and eclectic commercial areas.

All Inclusive Boston

When you get here, whether it's for a weekend getaway or for the foreseeable future, we love you like our own. We see you. We celebrate you. And we want to show you everything. We are all inclusive.

 

Beyond Boston

North of Boston and on Cape Cod, picturesque New England beaches are frequented by locals and visitors alike, and the colonial towns hum with the bustle of eager explorers.

North of Boston
​Head to the waterfront where Boston Harbor Cruises (BHC) ferry service will take visitors to the Boston Harbor Islands and to Salem, the "witch city" of 17th century lore, where you can also visit the Peabody Essex Museum and of course the Salem Witch Museum.  Both BHC and Bay State Cruises offer fast service to Provincetown, located on the tip of Cape Cod, an eclectic artists’ community teeming with galleries, restaurants, quaint shops and beautiful beaches.

South of Boston
Head south by car or rail to see Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and a replica ship, the Mayflower II, based on the vessel that brought the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.  Learn about the native Wampanoag Tribe that encountered the Pilgrims, as well as life in a 17th century English village.  Continue south and arrive on Cape Cod, a summer destination featuring gorgeous locales and beaches from Falmouth to Hyannis, Harwich to Truro. From Falmouth or Woods Hole you can ferry to Martha’s Vineyard.  In Hyannis you can board a ferry to Nantucket. Why rush? Spend a night or two at the award-winning White Elephant.

West of Boston

Head west of Boston by car or rail to visit to Lexington and Concord, charming colonial towns with rich literary and Revolutionary War Era history.  The Lexington Visitors Center offers walking tours complete with costumed guides who share the events that occurred on this hallowed ground over 240 years ago, at the very start of the American Revolution. Stay over at the Aloft Lexington or The Inn at Hastings Park and enjoy all that Lexington has to offer.

 

Destination Salem

Salem's Office of Tourism and Cultural Affairs dba Destination Salem, promotes Salem's museums,...

Discover Quincy

Known as the City of Presidents, Quincy was home to U.S. Presidents John Adams & John Quincy Adams....

Plymouth County Convention & Visitors Bureau

1620 brought America’s most famous immigrants, the Pilgrims, to Plymouth. Their story continues...

City of Chelsea

Welcome to the smallest city in Massachusetts, a unique destination just minutes from Downtown...

Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Through engaging experiences with history, Plimoth Patuxet Museums explores the complex and...

Patriot Place

Adjacent to Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium — home to the New England Patriots and the New England...

Newport Mansions - Preservation Society of Newport County

The Newport Mansions offer visitors an unequaled trip through America’s past with unique...

Discover Gloucester

Discover Gloucester promotes visitation to the highest port of Gloucester, Massachusetts and her...

Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park is a boutique inn located in Lexington, Massachusetts, just 15 miles from...

Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Newly built hotel with 86 graciously appointed guest rooms on Pickering Wharf in historic Salem....

Destination New Bedford

Discover New Bedford, a city with a vibrant working waterfront, history, museums, arts + culture,...

 

Great Deals & Free Things to Do

Our Great Deals offer specials, discounts and savings on: museums and attractions, tours, family fun and dining. 

Our Free Things To Do page includes free live music and theater, outdoor festivals, tours, family activities and more.

 

Discount Parking - Up to 50% off drive-up

Book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking...

All Children Travel 50% Off

ALL children ages 2-12 are eligible to receive a 50% discount with one full fare paying adult. One...

Fast Track Lunch | $15 Lunch Special

It's easy to treat yourself with our Fast Track Lunch! Choose a soup or salad, sandwich with fries,...

Kids Eat Free at Longwood Grille

Kids under 12 eat free when accompanied by an adult, with the order of a qualified adult entree.

Save up to 50% off theatre, music, dance, and comedy

BosTix Deals! Save up to 50% off year-round on Greater Boston’s best theatre, music, dance, and...

Up to 55% Off Top Attraction Admission

Save up to 55% on admission to over 45 of Boston’s top attractions like New England Aquarium, Museum...

10% Off Any Tour

Award-winning Off the Beaten Path Food Tours offers food tours and chocolate tours in Boston,...

20% off an Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Boston

Turn Boston into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement...

Harvard Art Museums - Free Admission Sundays

We are welcoming visitors once again after reopening on September 4! And we now offer free admission...

Sushi Unlimited Mondays

Sushi Unlimted every Monday starting at 5pm - $32 Per person

Free things to do

The Boston area offers an abundance of free activities for everyone.

 

Summer Weather

Month Avg  High Avg  Low Avg  Precipitation
 June  77  59  3.2"
 July  82  66  3"
 August  80  65  3.4"

 

What to Wear

Bostonians dress smartly and simply. Prepare for hot and humid days and cool nights.

Day: If you're touring, wear comfy sneakers or sandals. Shorts and T-shirts are common. Bring sunglasses or a hat. Most tourist venues don't have dress codes, but check to be sure.

Evening: Consider your agenda; the theater tends to be dressier.

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