Stories from Boston
Long-form writing on Boston and the region beyond it — history, food culture, neighborhood life and the practicalities of travel around the city.
More stories
Cape Cod when everything is closed
Clam chowder and what New England food actually is
Fall foliage and the business it became
Fenway Park for people who don't follow baseball
Harvard Square after the bookstores closed
How Boston handles its own revolution
Is the Freedom Trail worth following to the end?
Newport and the Gilded Age, seen from today
Riding the T and living with its old age
Salem in October: carnival or courtroom?
The island ferries and life without a car
The North End and the question of authenticity
What a week in Boston actually costs
What guidebooks still get wrong about Boston
Good to know about the Boston blog
The Boston Trip blog covers what a regional guide doesn't: seasonal notes on fall foliage timing, nor'easter winters, and hot, humid summers; practical comparisons between the T, Commuter Rail, and renting a car; and honest takes on crowded moments like Salem in October or the Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day. It also tracks the details that change from year to year — the Swan Boats' operating season, new additions among the Freedom Trail sites, or shifts in Logan Airport transport options — so the rest of the site can stay focused on what stays true season after season.
Frequently asked questions about the Boston blog
How often does the blog get updated?
Regularly, with a focus on seasonal changes and practical details that shift year to year.
Does the blog cover weather planning?
Yes — nor'easters in winter, hot and humid summers, and when fall foliage typically peaks.
Will the blog help me avoid crowds?
It aims to, with honest notes on busy periods like Salem's October Haunted Happenings or Patriots' Day.
Does the blog compare transport options?
Yes, including the T, Commuter Rail, Bluebikes, and when renting a car makes more sense.
Is the blog only for first-time visitors?
No — it also covers details useful for repeat visitors, like seasonal openings and changes to established routes.
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