This is the index of every city we cover. Right now that is Boston, where we live. Pick a city below or jump to a Boston hub.
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Cities
One city is live today. More are being written.
New cities appear here when they are ready.
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How to use these guides
- Visiting for a few days? Start with the 3-day itinerary, the weekend itinerary or the solo travel guide.
- Live there? Open the things-to-do hub and pick a mood: free, at night, rainy day.
- Hungry? The food and drink hub is sorted by dish and occasion.
- Deciding where to stay or move? The neighborhoods hub has a comparison table and a page per neighborhood.
- Only have an hour? Try the "this weekend" page or the free things to do page.
Every page has a "short answer" box at the top. Each entry lists address, nearest T stop, hours and cost.
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What every city guide covers
Each city gets the same four hubs.
| Hub | What's in it | Boston example |
|---|---|---|
| Things to do | Ranked lists by mood, budget, season and time of day | Free things to do in Boston |
| Food & drink | Best-of lists by dish, neighborhood and occasion | Best lobster rolls in Boston |
| Neighborhoods | One page per neighborhood: character, transit, what to do, where to eat | The North End |
| Guides | Itineraries, moving guides, getting around, making friends | How to make friends in Boston |
Boston also has self-guided city routes, including a Freedom Trail route and a whole-city game.
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How the guides are written
- Every entry is a real place we have been to, with the correct address and T stop.
- Hours and prices were accurate on the update date. When unsure, we say "check before you go".
- Nothing is sponsored. Places cannot pay to be listed.
- Admission, cover charges and cash-only are noted under each name.
FAQ
City guides: common questions
Which cities do you cover?
Boston, with guides to things to do, food and drink, neighborhoods and itineraries. More US cities are being written and will appear here when ready.
Who writes these guides?
People who live in the city. Every entry has an address and the nearest transit stop so you can actually get there.
How often are the guides updated?
Each page shows its last update date under the title. When we are not sure of a detail, we say check before you go.
Are the guides only for tourists?
No. About half are for people who live in the city: moving to Boston, making friends, things to do alone or on a budget. The rest are for visitors.
Do you accept paid placements in the guides?
No. Nothing is paid for. We only list places we would send a friend to, and we say when a place charges admission or a cover.