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Weekly Roundup: Why We Love Boston

This week has been a strange and tragic one and we've followed the events in Boston with heavy hearts here at Fodor's. So we're dedicating this roundup to Boston and all the things that make it great.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 20, 2013 at 11:54:18 AM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: Week in Review
Boston Restaurants Support Marathon Victims

If you want to help in the aftermath of Monday afternoon's bombings near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, there are Boston-area restaurants rallying to help. All you have to do is choose one.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 16, 2013 at 4:53:41 PM EDT in News Tagged: Restaurants,
5 Can't-Miss East Coast Exhibits

We've thought of 5 reasons for East Coasters to brave chilly temps—an afternoon of culture. From the shadowy worlds of espionage to 80s underground culture, don't miss these exhibits.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on February 26, 2013 at 11:04:31 AM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Art, Museums, Galleries, New York City, Washington DC,
After Hurricane Sandy: Travel Update

In the days since Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Mid-Atlantic coast, travel infrastructures have been slowly but surely gaining ground on recovery. Here's an update on air and rail.

Posted by Seth Miller on November 02, 2012 at 1:07:30 PM EDT in News, Airlines Tagged: Weather, New York City, Airports, New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia
10 Reasons to Go to Boston This Summer

Boston is all but empty in the summertime, when the usually student-filled streets and sights are left open to visitors. Here are ten (more) reasons to hit Beantown this summer.

Posted by Jill Fergus on July 19, 2012 at 2:36:18 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Summer, Massachusetts, Baseball
Newest Airport Staff Members Are Courteous, Helpful, and Not Human

They have names like Paige and Carla, and can provide directions on security procedures in two languages, information on forms of identification for customs-destined international travelers, or other basic facts. And they are not human.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 05, 2012 at 4:45:17 PM EDT in News Tagged: Washington DC, New York City
Where to Go this Summer

Summer trips are nothing if not brag-worthy—and hitting the same place every year isn't cutting it. From Philly to Sicily, our top picks have tons going on this summer from festivals to great new eats to off-season deals.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on June 18, 2012 at 4:25:01 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Summer, Italy, Philadelphia, Caribbean, France, Panama
Travel Tip: Go Global At a Mapparium in Boston

Ever wanted to see the world, glowing and all lit up, on a thirty-foot bridge? Head to Boston, where the Mary Baker Eddy Library is home to fascinating exhibits as well as the stunning Mapparium.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on June 11, 2012 at 4:31:12 PM EDT in Travel Tips, Trip Ideas Tagged: Museums
The Obama Cocktail Comes to Boston

On the heels of President Obama's statement last week in support of marriage, Boston's Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro debuted an LGBT-acronym-inspired Obama cocktail available through mid-June.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 16, 2012 at 12:03:00 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: Hotels
Five Pitch-Perfect Hotel Packages for Baseball Lovers

Get into the spirit with all-inclusive baseball-themed hotel offers that will get you to the park and back in style, feed you well, put celebratory drinks in your hand, and send you home with gifts.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 12, 2012 at 12:33:01 PM EDT in Deals, Trip Ideas, Restaurants, Hotels Tagged: Baseball, Sports, Miami, San Diego