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October 12th, 2007 by jamie a
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Attention Red Sox Nation! As I’m sure you know, the playoff season is upon us with the Sox vying for a spot in the World Series. Starting October 12, games between Boston and Cleveland will begin at Fenway Park and then move to Jacob’s Field in Cleveland.
With identical regular-season records, these two are tied for the best teams in the Major Leagues. This will truly be a test of who can make the plays and the hits when it truly counts. Unlike the classic Yankees vs. Red Sox game of “good vs. evil,” these two teams are brimming with mutual respect and ready to give it their all.
To get a behind the scenes look before the playoff games in Boston, take the Fenway Park Tour and stop in to the Official Red Sox Team Store to show your true love with some great new sports attire!
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October 12th, 2007 by susan j
Growing up outside of Boston, I loved going into “the big city” to visit the Boston Children’s Museum. I remember shimmying up their 3-story climbing structure and eagerly exploring the Japanese House. Even twenty years later, the Children’s Museum still holds a special place in my heart.
The Children’s Museum is in the midst of some exciting renovations, which will be unveiled on October 27. In the meantime, they just opened a brand new exhibit called “Joshua’s Journey,” which chronicles the life of a 16 year old cowboy on the Chisholm Trail. Kids can experience pioneer life as they learn to saddle a horse, try the bucking bronco, and cook in the chuck wagon. Giddy up!
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October 11th, 2007 by jamie a
Saturday, October 13 (3 – 6 pm)
A food festival for foodies and kids alike—Project YUM: A Union Square Festival (celebrating local crops and global shops) is the place to be this Saturday. From kimchee to chucchitos, you can explore your adventurous culinary side with tastings and culinary maps of the world.
Friday, October 12 (5 – 10 pm)
Saturday, October 13 (10 am – 6 pm)
In Central Square in Cambridge, artists are challenging visitors to See Art in Everything, a festival from ArtsCentral. The streets will be packed with artists of all kinds—fashion designers, musicians, painters, poets, actors, and chefs—so if you’re up for the challenge, be sure and check it out!
Sunday, October 14 (noon – 4 pm)
Take the family to the Fall Family Festival and celebrate autumn! Held at the New England Wildflower Society’s Garden in the Woods in Framingham, you can see over 1,500 different kinds of native plants or go on a scavenger hunt for autumnal goodies. There’s also an Animal Adventures show at 1:00 p.m. and a Curious Creatures show at 2:30 where you can see animals from a giant anaconda snake to an African pygmy hedgehog.
Sunday, October 14 (10 am - 5 pm)
On the lawn of the Larz Anderson Auto Museum, the Festival in the Park celebration in Brookline includes a crafts fair, pony rides, and much more family entertainment. With free admission and parking, it’s not be missed.
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October 10th, 2007 by jamie a
Fenway, the official spokesdog of the Go Boston Card
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As the official mascot of Smart Destinations, I’m thrilled to bring you my favorite spots in Boston. Voted the top dog-friendly city in America by DogFriendly.com, there’s a special stop for every pooch to enjoy!
To begin your Boston experience, book a room at the Onyx Hotel, a luxury dog-friendly hotel in the heart of downtown. Check out their special amenities just for pets. I’m excited for the gourmet dog cookies!
Grab some fresh air while visiting the , a three-mile long park on the bank of the Charles River. You might even make some new friends!
For a special indulgence, visit the Polka Dog Bakery, “a treat boutique for dogs.” They take great pride in their all-natural treats from doggie treatza pizza to carob chip puppy dough! I’m drooling just thinking about them! You can even pick up a few new city-chic accessories to impress those back home!
At The Dish, Red Fez, and the Kinsale Irish Pub, doggies are welcome on the outside patios so you can have your meal with the whole family! There’s also a doggie brunch every Saturday at Tremont 647 from 2:00 – 5.00 p.m.! Now, if only they made doggie mimosas…
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October 4th, 2007 by jamie a
Saturday, October 6 - Sunday, October 7
Bring family and friends to the 4th Annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration in Wareham, MA. From 10 am - 4 pm, enjoy tours, games and crafts, cooking demonstrations, wagon and pony rides, and musical performances! It’s a steal at $2.00 admission with children under 12 free!
Saturday, October 6
Check out Kara Walker’s exhibit, Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War, at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge. Commemorating Drew Gilpin Faust as the first woman president of Harvard University, this exhibit tackles the topics of racism and gender in the United States and their relation to the Civil War.
Friday, October 5 (Preview Opening, 5-8 pm)
Saturday, October 6 (official pumpkin sale, 10 am - 3 pm)
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with a visit to The 2007 Great Glass Pumpkin Patch at MIT. The installation consists of 1,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins all made by the MIT Glass Lab displayed on Kresge Oval on campus. Take your favorite home during the official sale on Saturday!
Saturday, October 6 - Saturday, November 17
In the mood for some theatre? Head on over to the Boston Center for the Arts’ Plaza Black Box for a performance of The Kentucky Cycle, a 1992 Pulitzer Prize winning play by Robert Schenkkan. This series of nine plays, presented in two parts, is all portrayed by 23 actors. From the struggles of European immigrants to those of the coal mining unions, this drama is a true American epic.
Sunday, October 7
At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, you can also attend the Sunday Concert Series with a performance from the Amedeo Modigliani Quartet, part of the Young Artists Showcase. You’ll hear Haydn, Schumann, and Bach at 1:30 pm in this stunning museum.
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October 1st, 2007 by amy c
Fall leaves along the Charles River.
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To me, autumn means two things: the start of a new school year and rich fall foliage. The beauty of fiery foliage, decorating treetops and sidewalks, make papers, midterms, and school supplies a little cheerier. The season infuses Boston with new energy as crisp autumn air replaces the summer’s humidity, college students re-inhabit the city, and countless festivals celebrate the harvest season.
“Leaf peepers” can enjoy a classic New England autumn day as they explore the history and beauty of the Boston area with these prime foliage-viewing locations and tours.
Boston Public Gardens boasts of a rich array of golds, yellows, and reds against the city skyline and manicured walkways, ponds and statues. The public gardens is a short walk from Beacon Hill, a neighborhood full of 19th century charm, where you can warm up with cider or coffee in any of the coffeehouses that crowd Charles and Cambridge street. Or, combine natural beauty with a taste of pop culture by grabbing a drink at the iconic bar, Cheers, located just across the street from the floral oasis.
On a sunny fall day, Harvard Yard is as littered with students, professors, dogs, and children as it is with freshly fallen leaves. As you stroll through the tree-lined grassy common, stop by the infamous John Harvard Statue, a frequent target of local pranks, to give your New England fall day a collegiate twist. (more…)
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September 28th, 2007 by jamie a
Make Way for Ducklings statues
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Overflowing with literary history and emerging writers, Boston is the perfect destination for the Bibliophile traveler. From the old haunts of Hawthorne and Emerson to the bargain book hunters in the basements of bookstores all over the city, Boston is home to a thriving literary community.
If you’d like to experience , check out part 1 in our 3 part series about Boston for Book Lovers!
The Swan Boats of Boston: If you remember the books The Trumpet of the Swan and Make Way for Ducklings, you’ll certainly recognize this historical Boston tradition. These boats, developed by Robert Paget in the 1870s, are the only ones of their kind in the world. Located right in the Boston Public Garden, these are a beautiful excursion away from the hustle and bustle of the city. While you’re in the Garden, make sure to stop and see the statues immortalizing the famed ducklings from Make Way for Ducklings, cheerfully trotting along on their way to the pond!
The Boston Common Frog Pond is also a great stop for adults and children alike. Open year round, there’s ice skating in the winter and a wading pool to splash around in during the summer months.
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September 26th, 2007 by amy c
Harvard Square Oktoberfest 2005
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Fall is possibly the best time to visit the Boston area as rich autumn colors decorate the city and festivals and harvests celebrate New England’s heritage. Here are four ways to enjoy fall in New England. (more…)
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