Visiting Boston

An insider's guide to making the most of a trip to the city.

Live map: Here’s where traffic is backed up in and around Boston

Things To Do

July 4

The Boston Pops' July 4 celebration is back at the Hatch Shell

Monday, July 4 8:00 pm

Arts

Go to the ICA, free of charge

Thursday, July 7 8:00 am

Movies

Check out ‘Thor’ times four in Dedham

Thursday, July 7 8:00 am

Music

Get down on The Greenway at Boston Calling Block Parties

Thursday, July 7 5:00 pm

Events

A Conversation with Bill McKibben

Thursday, July 7 7:00 pm

Red Sox

Here come the Yankees for first Fenway series of 2022

Thursday, July 7 7:10 pm

Where to eat and drink

Outdoor Dining

Drink and dine outside at these Boston rooftop bars and restaurants

Fried clams

These 114 restaurants serve the best fried clams in Massachusetts, according to readers

RESTAURANTS

8 new restaurants to try in and around Boston right now

Rankings

A Boston bakery is among the top 25 most Yelp-reviewed places to eat

Closings

Tiffani Faison's Orfano closes in the Fenway

Openings

Seaport's Pasta Beach restaurant reopens with new menu, ambiance

Where to go

Recommendations

Lifelong residents on must-do city activities for Boston visitors

Museums

12 Boston museums everyone should visit at least once

Family Fun

10 fun things to do with kids in Boston, according to local experts

Travel

5 things to do when you visit the North End

Travel

Visiting Cape Cod? Read our local travel guide.

Summer

It's summer! Check out our guide to beaches, ice cream, seafood, and more.

What Boston tourist attraction is actually worth it?

Topic: Movies

50 free outdoor movies in Boston to watch this summer

Topic: Boston.com Real Estate

Here’s where Boston ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best places to live

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Red Sox Schedule
Game date	Home game	Competing team logo Competing team location	Game start time
Feb 28	This game is hosted by the opposing team.@	Logo for the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota	1:05PM
Mar 1	This is a home game.	Logo for the Atlanta BravesAtlanta	1:05PM
Mar 2	This is a home game.	Logo for the Tampa Bay RaysTampa Bay	1:05PM
Mar 3	This game is hosted by the opposing team.@	Logo for the Minnesota TwinsMinnesota	1:05PM
Mar 4	This game is hosted by the opposing team.@	Logo for the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore	1:05PM