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Field Guide To Boston

Clockwise from left, a composite of scenes from the Cape, Boston, central and western Massachusetts. (WBUR file photos and Raquel C. Zaldívar/New England News Collaborative)

Day trips in Massachusetts: Hikes, history made fun, ice cream and unofficial hot dog tours

From beach towns to idyllic rural charm, we're giving you offbeat recommendations to plan your next epic day trip.

The latest 'Field Trips' you can take at CitySpace

From boxing to speed dating, we've got new chances for you to connect with other Bostonians.

👋🏽 Welcome to your Field Guide to Boston

Resources to connect with your community and explore the city's neighborhoods and rich culture.

Good eats, local vibes: Explore 20 Boston neighborhoods

Jamaica Plain: A Boston neighborhood guide

Roxbury: A Boston neighborhood guide

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Day trips in Massachusetts: Hikes, history made fun, ice cream and unofficial hot dog tours

Radio Boston

Photo shows what former rodeo rider Roger Patterson said is the American version of the Abominable Snowman. He said pictures of the creature, estimated at 7 1/2 feet tall, were taken northeast of Eureka, California. (Image via Getty Images)

What the search for Bigfoot in Massachusetts can teach us about ourselves

A former synagogue on Woodrow Avenue in Mattapan. (Simon Rios/WBUR)

How a 50-year-old housing policy displaced a former Jewish neighborhood

"Isabella Stewart Gardner" by John Singer Sargent in the Gothic Room. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What to know about Isabella Stewart Gardner

Police escort school buses as they leave South Boston High School on the second day of court-ordered busing on Sept. 14, 1974. Some buses were stoned and several arrests were made. (AP Photo)

Exploring busing in Boston through one mother-daughter relationship

Chef Jody Adams in her kitchen at Rialto in 2010. (Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Chef Jody Adams on Boston's changing dining scene and what's next in the industry

Statue of Phillis Wheatley is part of the Women's Memorial on the Commonwealth Ave Mall. (Joe Difazio for WBUR)

New project brings the thoughts of famous women in history to life

How blue is Massachusetts? What to know about politics and voting

Here's your ticket to Boston's arts and culture scene

Gamers, bookworms and fitness fanatics, find your people

Beyond the lobster roll: We asked local chefs what and where to eat

Watch: Take a trip around Boston's Little Saigon

Find hotspots for food and fun, recommended by fellow Bostonians in your neighborhood.

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5 key things to know about the Boston accent

Why candlepin bowling took off in New England — and not anywhere else

How history made New England a prime setting for horror stories

Boston on a budget: Free, fun things you can do this summer in the city

Here's a guide to the free museum days, fitness classes and music festivals happening around Boston this summer.

5 things to do this weekend, including PEM Pride and puppetry in the park

Plus, the two-day BAMS Fest in Boston and Boston GuitarFest in Cambridge.

What to expect at the 2024 Donna Summer Disco Party

Roller skating, dancing and other hot stuff to come at the celebration for the “Queen of Disco” at Boston’s City Hall.

Rare corpse flower blooms at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum

A corpse flower named Dame Judi Stench has bloomed at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The smelly spectacle is rare, as it takes seven to 12 years for the...

10 ways to hear live music for free this summer

While you’re not likely to see a superstar, revered Latin, gospel, hip-hop, jazz and roots music artists are all slated to play gratis in the coming months, and you may...

5 freshwater swimming spots around Boston you can get to on the MBTA

Looking for someplace to take a quick dip, but don't want to drive out to the ocean? Here are five freshwater swimming spots you can visit this summer in Greater...

A king, a spy and intrigue: How Mass. helped make strawberries so delicious

Food historian Susan Benjamin takes us back in time to trace the surprising history of strawberries in New England.

I learned to love Boston from the banks of the Charles River

As you spend more time around Boston, the Charles River infuses into your consciousness, writes Fred Hewett, who's lived within a mile of the river for more than 40 years....

The books about Boston that historians think you should read

We spoke to a range of writers, academics and historians to learn about the titles that inform them on key parts of Boston's history: from the Indigenous inhabitants to the...

How to take the pain out of parking in Greater Boston

Between street cleaning restrictions, residential parking zones, space savers, garage prices and finding an open metered spot, rules about parking in Boston can be just as complicated as driving around...

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People hanging out at ManRay in Cambridge. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Anything but boring: Your quick list of Boston nightlife hotspots

It's true that the MBTA stops running at 1 a.m., and most bars close by 2 a.m. Nonetheless, Bostonians still have quite a few options to find a good time...

Day trips in Massachusetts: Hikes, history made fun, ice cream and unofficial hot dog tours

More fun than a water slide: How to summer in Boston

The latest 'Field Trips' you can take at CitySpace

👋🏽 Welcome to your Field Guide to Boston

Good eats, local vibes: Explore 20 Boston neighborhoods

Jamaica Plain: A Boston neighborhood guide

Roxbury: A Boston neighborhood guide

Day trips in Vermont: Lakeside adventures, rural curiosities and plenty of creemees

Day trips in Connecticut: 50 fun things to do, from pizza to parks (and a castle, too)

Day trips in Maine: 3 itineraries for eating, drinking and adventuring your way through Vacationland

Day trips in Massachusetts: Hikes, history made fun, ice cream and unofficial hot dog tours

What the search for Bigfoot in Massachusetts can teach us about ourselves

How a 50-year-old housing policy displaced a former Jewish neighborhood

What to know about Isabella Stewart Gardner

Exploring busing in Boston through one mother-daughter relationship

Chef Jody Adams on Boston's changing dining scene and what's next in the industry

New project brings the thoughts of famous women in history to life

How blue is Massachusetts? What to know about politics and voting

Here's your ticket to Boston's arts and culture scene

Gamers, bookworms and fitness fanatics, find your people

Beyond the lobster roll: We asked local chefs what and where to eat

Watch: Take a trip around Boston's Little Saigon

Listen to 'The Common'

Join Us At Cityspace

Romp Around With Us On YouTube

Sign Up: Field Guide In Your Inbox

Follow Us On Instagram

Catch Us On TikTok

Sign up: Newcomer's Field Guide to Boston

5 key things to know about the Boston accent

Why candlepin bowling took off in New England — and not anywhere else

How history made New England a prime setting for horror stories

Boston on a budget: Free, fun things you can do this summer in the city

5 things to do this weekend, including PEM Pride and puppetry in the park

What to expect at the 2024 Donna Summer Disco Party

Rare corpse flower blooms at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum

10 ways to hear live music for free this summer

5 freshwater swimming spots around Boston you can get to on the MBTA

A king, a spy and intrigue: How Mass. helped make strawberries so delicious

I learned to love Boston from the banks of the Charles River

The books about Boston that historians think you should read

How to take the pain out of parking in Greater Boston

Anything but boring: Your quick list of Boston nightlife hotspots