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Things to Do in Boston

2013 Memorial Day Flag Garden on Bost...

Holiday Event

Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common - Holiday Event in Boston.
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May 24–27, 2013 Boston Common In America, Memorial Day is a day when citizens remember brave Americans who have fought for their nation, fallen in battle, or passed away as an honorable veteran. Every May in Boston, locals head to Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common ... more

151 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108

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Boston Esplanade

Live Music Venue / Park

Boston Esplanade - Live Music Venue | Outdoor Activity | Park in Boston.
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Party Earth Review A six-mile stretch of trails offering spectacular views along the Charles River, the Boston Esplanade is a year-round destination for Bostonians of all stripes. Early morning sees suited bicycle commuters and joggers passing each other on the picturesque riverbank, while later in the day, fit young professionals take to ... more

Along the Charles River between the Longfellow Bridge and Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02108

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The Gas

Stand-Up Comedy

The Gas at Great Scott - Stand-Up Comedy in Boston.
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May 24, 2013 7:30 pm Great Scott

1222 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02134

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North End

Outdoor Activity

North End - Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.
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Party Earth Review Home to Boston’s vibrant Italian district and many historic landmarks, the North End and its narrow cobblestone streets draw everyone from pasta lovers and tourists to wine-drinking partiers. Though gentrification has attracted a growing number of young professionals, the small neighborhood is still home to a high concentration ... more

I-93 and Commercial Street
form the rough boundaries of the North End

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campfire. Festival 2013

Music Festival

campfire. Festival - Music Festival in Boston.
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May 24–27, 2013 Club Passim Since 1998, music fans have discovered new Boston talent at the annual campfire Festival. Held for four days in May, the 2013 campfire Festival takes place at Club Passim in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With a wide range of music, there ... more

47 Palmer Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Kings

Bar / Bowling Alley / Pool Hall

Kings - Bar | Bowling Alley | Pool Hall | Restaurant in Boston.
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Party Earth Review There's no shortage of entertainment at Kings, a 24,000-square-foot facility filled with bowling, billiards, and brews. Chatty couples on first dates and business types bowling in suits dominate the early hours, replaced by louder groups of carefree students and young professionals later in the evening. Some amiable patrons ... more

50 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115

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Myq Kaplan in Boston

Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy

Myq Kaplan
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May 24–25, 2013 Dick's Beantown Comedy Vault

124 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

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Harvard Square

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Harvard Square - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Square in Boston.
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Party Earth Review Located in the center of Cambridge, Harvard Square is a fun and happening area with a past that draws tourists and local history buffs alike. The spot in which Washington took control of the Continental Army, and the home of Harvard University, the nation’s oldest college, nowadays the Square is more of a commercial and ... more

HSBA: 18 Brattle Street, Suite 352
Boston, MA 02138

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Art of the White Mountains

Art Exhibit

Art of the White Mountains - Art Exhibit in Boston.
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May 24–Jul 7, 2013 Museum of Fine Arts “Art of the White Mountains” examines the allure of the area for artists for over a century and a half. Works ranging from exquisite sketches of the region’s flora and geological formations to panoramic vistas of the vast landscape will be ... more

Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

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Newbury Street

Outdoor Activity

Newbury Street - Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.
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Party Earth Review An eight-block stretch containing some of the city’s best high-end shopping, restaurants, and cafés, Newbury Street is sometimes referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the East. Hidden under water until 1860 when part of the Boston Harbor was filled in to create the Back Bay neighborhood, the street is now ... more

Newbury Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Arlington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

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Anime Boston 2013

Conference / Convention

Anime Boston - Conference / Convention in Boston.
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May 24–26, 2013 Hynes Convention Center Every spring in Boston, over 22,000 nerds of all kinds head to Anime Boston for a weekend of all things Anime. Anime Boston 2013 is hosted by the New England Anime Society to promote Japanese comics, animation, and pop culture. The three ... more

900 Boylston Street
Boston MA, 02115

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Jillian's/Lucky Strike/Tequila Rain

Bowling Alley / Nightclub

Jillian's/Lucky Strike/Tequila Rain - Bowling Alley | Nightclub | Pool Hall | Sports Bar in Boston.
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Party Earth Review Bowling alley, pool hall, and raucous nightclub all in one, Jillian’s is a three-story playground popular with young professionals, sports fans, students, and clubbers alike. Bowling enthusiasts will want to make a beeline for Lucky Strike on the top floor, a bowling alley fitted out with a mix of modern and 50s furnishings ... more

145 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215

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What to Do in Boston by Day or Night

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Daytime Things To Do
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Looking for things to do in Boston? Well, there’s that little Red Sox thing, but if baseball doesn’t do it for you (keep that to yourself!) the social scene keeps on kicking with plenty of things to do and outdoor activities, from jogging along the Charles River and brunching on Tremont Street to visiting historical plazas and landmarks like Paul Revere’s house or the Bunker Hill Monument.

Usually bustling no matter the season, Boston really flourishes once the weather warms up and everyone descends on Cattle Island beach to roll in the sand, the Boston Common park to have a picnic, or do their best Tom Brady imitations while playing flag football along the Esplanade.

The city’s famed red brick Freedom Trail leads walkers past fifteen historical landmarks including the USS Constitution and the State House, while tourists are practically obligated to stop in for a pint at the Bull and Finch bar before posing for a photo in front of its façade, made famous in the 80s as the face of the bar on the sitcom Cheers.

There is no Happy Hour in Boston, but that doesn’t stop the endless array of neighborhood watering holes from enticing with great food and drink specials, so those heading out into the Boston nightlife can easily start with a few cheap pints.

If shopping is on the radar, shoppers can peruse the high-end designer boutiques on chic Newbury Street, or check out the handmade goods and farmers’ market fare at the SoWa Market on Sundays, perfect for finding both an outfit for a night out and the ingredients for homemade clam chowder.

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  1. Lucas

    Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:

    Kings - Bar | Bowling Alley | Pool Hall | Restaurant in Boston.

    Kings

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    Felt - Bar | Lounge | Nightclub | Pool Hall in Boston.

    Felt

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    Boston Beer Works - Brewery | Restaurant | Sports Bar in Boston.

    Boston Beer Works

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    Faneuil Hall - Landmark | Nightlife Area | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.

    Faneuil Hall

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    Lucas Likes: Beer Sports Rowdy Casual Anything goes Bar Flirty

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  2. Adriana

    Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:

    Newbury Street - Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.

    Newbury Street

    Outdoor Activity / Shopping Area

    Les Zygomates - Jazz Bar | Restaurant | Wine Bar in Boston.

    Les Zygomates

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    Felt - Bar | Lounge | Nightclub | Pool Hall in Boston.

    Felt

    Bar / Lounge

    SoWa Open Market - Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.

    SoWa Open Market

    Market / Outdoor Activity

    Adriana Likes: Exclusive Nightclub Fashion Forward Shopping Jetsetter Lounge Hotel Bar High End / Exclusive

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  3. Jonah

    Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:

    Harvard Square - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Square in Boston.

    Harvard Square

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    Charlie’s Kitchen - Beer Garden | Dive Bar | Live Music Venue | Restaurant in Boston.

    Charlie’s Kitchen

    Beer Garden / Dive Bar

    North End - Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.

    North End

    Outdoor Activity / Shopping Area

    Boston Common - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Park in Boston.

    Boston Common

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    Jonah Likes: Live Music Eclectic Indie Alternative Non-mainstream Laid back Conversational Creative / Art / Music Types

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  4. Emma

    Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:

    North End - Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.

    North End

    Outdoor Activity / Shopping Area

    Boston Common - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Park in Boston.

    Boston Common

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    SoWa Open Market - Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.

    SoWa Open Market

    Market / Outdoor Activity

    Union Oyster House - Culture | Historic Bar | Restaurant in Boston.

    Union Oyster House

    Culture / Historic Bar

    Emma Likes: Happy Hour Culture Dancing Lively Budget-friendly Sightseeing Party Groups

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Harvard Square - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Square in Boston.
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Downtown / Financial District

Faneuil Hall - Landmark | Nightlife Area | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.
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  • Union Oyster House

    Culture / Historic Bar

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South End

SoWa Open Market - Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.
  • SoWa Open Market

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  • The Beehive

    Bar / Jazz Club

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North End

North End - Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.
  • North End

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  • Improv Asylum

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Free Things To Do in Boston

SoWa Open Market - Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Boston.

SoWa Open Market

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  • → Faneuil Hall

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  • → Tia's On the Waterfront

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