Boston
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, known simply as the T, is one of America’s oldest public transit systems and the largest transit system in Massachusetts. As a division of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the MBTA provides subway, bus, commuter rail, ferry and paratransit service to eastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island. The ferry service at…
Omni Parker House
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Located in the heart of downtown Boston, the Omni Parker House is an unwavering testament to the city’s storied past and one of America’s most beloved icons. A re-imagined Omni Parker House is being unveiled in summer 2025 leading up to the historic hotel’s 170th anniversary. The distinguished Parker Restaurant is the birthplace of Boston Cream Pie and…
Boston Harbor Hotel
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The majestic Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) along the city’s waterfront has embarked on a dynamic new chapter in its storied legacy, with a series of bold renovations and an expansive vision for the future. Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel lives up to its sterling reputation with new meeting and event spaces, elevated wellness offerings,…
MASSPORT CEO Rich Davey and Assistant Director of Customer Service Brenda Corniel At Boston Logan International Airport, everything begins with the credo, “Going Above and Beyond.” Whether its new construction projects, new dining and concession options for travelers, or using technology to make it easier to get to and through Logan Airport, “Going Above and…
The MBTA’s Ferry Service in Boston Harbor is a terrific way to explore key spots around greater Boston, while experiencing the beauty and hidden treasures of the historic harbor, neighborhoods such as Charlestown, East Boston, South Boston and surrounding cities and towns. For daily commuters, taking the ferry is the perfect way to reach downtown…
Boston is buzzing all summer and fall with hundreds of amazing events taking place downtown, in Back Bay, and all of the city’s neighborhoods and surrounding cities and towns. This year is a great time to Meet Boston, a city that never gets old. HOZIER IN CONCERT June 23-24 Ireland’s acclaimed artist Hozier performs “Unreal…
Ronán Noone Teaches Online Playwriting Course Award-winning playwright Ronán Noone has teamed up with Domestika.org to teach an online course on the fundamentals of Playwriting. “Domestika hired me to teach a two-hour video course in playwriting,” Ronán says. “The videos have lessons, tips, short lectures and fun in-class examples of plays that will open writers…
MILTON MUSIC FESTIVALJune 28-29Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Adams St., Milton A pleasant, care-free way to welcome the arrival of summer is at the Milton Music Festival, held at Governor Hutchinson’s Field atop Adams Street, looking out at Boston Harbor. The free, family-friendly event brings Milton residents and folks from neighboring Dorchester, Quincy and Canton together. The…
The majestic Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) along the city’s waterfront has embarked on a dynamic new chapter in its storied legacy, with a series of bold renovations and an expansive vision for the future. Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel is reaffirming its place as one of the city’s most iconic and forward-looking destinations, with…
BOSTON HARBOR HOTELVision For the Future Since opening at Rowes Wharf in 1987, Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) has been universally acclaimed by the hospitality industry, hotel guests and diners, corporate partners and travel media. A member of Preferred Hotel Group, BHH is Boston’s only waterfront Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Its award-winning architecture and…
The New England states played a central role in the American Revolution, especially in the early years of the war. This summer, as America 250 prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding in 2026, Machias, Maine and Charlestown, Massachusetts commemorate their distinctive roles in the Revolutionary War. BATTLE OF MACHIAS On June…
A visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston is always inspiring. Encircled by local colleges, cozy small restaurants and the stunning Back Bay Fens, a natural parkland designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the exterior setting is almost as beautiful as the museum itself! The front entrance to MFA on Huntington Avenue is…
Visitors to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum come from all over the world to be inspired and to remember one of America’s most beloved presidents, Boston native John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the JFK Library sits on a 10-acre site overlooking Boston Harbor…
The Stage at Suffolk DownsSaturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7, 2025 Excitement is building throughout New England and beyond for the two-day Seisiún, Irish Music, Arts and Cultural Festival coming to The Stage at Suffolk Downs on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025. Presented in partnership with The Bowery Presents, Joe Killian…
The Irish Cultural Centre is a perennial winner when to comes to sports – one of Ireland’s greatest pastimes! From Gaelic games to golfing and running, there’s always something afoot at the Centre. GAA Games Each summer the Centre hosts the exciting summer season of Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) games, including football, hurling and camogie….
For a true measure of the region’s vibrant Irish cultural scene, visit the Irish Cultural Centre this summer and fall. Operating from its beautiful 61-acre facility in Canton, MA, the Centre has been the cultural, social and sports hub of the region’s Irish community since it opened in 1999. Summer especially shines, with a steady…
New England comes alive each summer and fall with hundreds of performances by extraordinary musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers. The concert and festival circuit is especially vibrant as touring bands from around the world play alongside amazing bands from the region. Read about some of our favorite concerts and outdoor festivals coming up from June…
MARTHA SHERIDANTOURISM TITAN Meet Boston President and CEO Martha Sheridan, recently won the prestigious 2025 ICON Award, presented annually by Boston University School of Hospitality. The award recognized Sheridan as an “Experience Innovator” who creates new and transformative paradigms in hospitality. As a seasoned tourism leader of more than three decades, Sheridan “has reimagined Boston’s…
Boston’s most iconic public monument, the Shaw Memorial, was officially unveiled on May 31, 1897. The homage to the 54th Black Infantry Regiment of Boston is considered one of America’s most significant Civil War memorials. It was the first public monument to accurately depict black soldiers in military uniform. The memorial was created by immigrant Augustus…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre in the marquee tent on Sunday, August 24 for a delightful evening of music and song with Andy Cooney and his band! Andy Cooney has nine Carnegie Hall sellouts under his belt, and also filled The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with The New York Tenors. His outstanding voice…
Discover why Boston truly is a music city as Hozier comes to Fenway Park for two performances! Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. – Tix: $127 – $188 Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. – Tix: $105 – $188 Live Nation and the Boston Red Sox are excited to welcome Hozier to America’s Most Beloved…
David ‘Indiana Jones’ Keohan and Tom ‘The Headhunter’ Higgins join forces for an afternoon of lectures, live demos, Q&As, and meet & greets! Featured in numerous documentaries, Irish TV shows, and podcasts, David Keohan shares how his personal journey brought him closer to Irish folklore, history, language, tradition, and identity. Come and listen to the tale…
Boston Harborfest is a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history. With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include the annual opening ceremony in Downtown Crossing, historical reenactments, arts market, Chowderfest, live musical…
Dark Crushes, the New England-based powerhouse, foursome, revisit the 80s, and put their own spin on gems from the decade’s matchless bands, including The Clash, The Cars, The Smiths, REM, New Order, The Replacements, The Violent Femmes, and The Cure. Enjoy well-curated nostalgia and a perfect opportunity to dance the night away in the ICC…
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