Our recommendations for the best things to do in Boston in October share a common theme: take advantage of Boston's glorious October weather! Best of all - many of these activities and events are FREE more »

Head of the Charles Regatta in October, biggest 2-day rowing race in the world, attracts athletics and viewers along Boston and Cambridge sides of the river. Map, photos, hotels. more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#head"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/180-head-of-charles.jpg" alt="Photo of Head of Charles rowers" width="200" height="167" class="img-float-left"></a></strong>If you're visiting Boston this weekend (October 22 and 23), put watching the Head of the Charles Regatta on your "must do" list.  This popular Boston event during October attracts as many as 300,000 spectators along both sides of the Charles River.  Viewing is FREE - just pick your spot.  The 8,000+ athletes include lots of college, high school, and club rowers from the Boston/Cambridge area, as well as elite rowers from around the world.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#head" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>More about the Head of the Charles Regatta</strong></a><br /> </p> more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-fall-foliage-2011.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/beacon-hill-1.jpg" alt="Boston fall foliage photo gallery 2011 " width="182" height="143" class="img-float-left"></a></strong>I spend a couple of hours this afternoon strolling around Beacon Hill, Boston's oldest neighborhood and the best historically preserved, in search of fall foliage colors.  Leaves have been very slow this year to change color, but Beacon Hill has plenty of trees with brilliant yellow leaves scattered around the neighborhood.  You can see some of the highlights - and plan your own walking tour of Beacon Hill - in <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-fall-foliage-2011.html">Boston Discovery Guide's latest fall foliage photo gallery.</a></p> more »

Boston Fall Foliage 2011 photo gallery from Boston Discovery Guide shows you weekly updates of what gorgeous fall foliage colors in Southern New England looks like during September, October, and November. Best Boston foliage photos. more »

This easy savory baked stuffed pumpkin recipe is a Boston and New England favorite. Ground lamb, vegetables, and North African flavors contrast with the sweet sugar pumpkin. more »

This popular Boston walking tour takes you along a half-mile stretch of Huntington Avenue in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, lined with a dense concentration more »

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is pleased to announce that the first installment of its FREE American Voices play reading series of the 2012 season more »

The Wizard of Oz is the iconic movie that will be brought to life on stage by the Colonial Chorus Players. Dorothy gets caught in a tornado and lands more »

<p><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-november.html#latino"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-boston-latino-film-festival.jpg" alt="Boston Latino International Film Festival - November" width="151" height="76" class="img-float-left"></a>Look for 4 exciting days packed with films, receptions, and special events at the <strong>10th Annual Boston Latino International Film Festival </strong>on November 17-20. </p> <p>Films are shown at several screening venues, including the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University in Cambridge (1730 Cambridge Street).   This very special 10th year celebration of BLIFF will feature 60 movies from 17 countries along with the participation of 15 well-known local, national, and international directors. </p> <p>More information about <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-film-festival.html">Boston Latino International Film Festival</a>  </p> more »

Boston Events November 2011 include The Nutcracker, Thanksgiving, Boston Comedy Festival, Boston Jewish Film Festival, Boston Celtics and Bruins home games, New England Patriots, and more! more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-movie-tours.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/120-cheers.jpg" alt="Boston's best bargain hotels " width="120" height="120" class="img-float-left"></a></strong>Looking for a fascinating way to explore Boston and learn about the city?  <strong>Boston Movie Tours </strong>take you to see sites featured in famous films and TV shows such as <em>The Departed, Blown Away, Good Will Hunting, Cheers, </em>and <em>Boston Legal,</em> while the actor-guides entertain you with tales about how the famous Boston scenes were created and filmed.  You can choose a 3 hour bus tour through several neighborhoods or a 1.5 hour walking tour through Boston's historic Beacon Hill.  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-movie-tours.html">Find out more about Boston Movie Tours, and get a discount code for your tickets</a></p> more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-discount-hotels.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/160-john-jeffries-house.jpg" alt="Boston's best bargain hotels " width="160" height="159" class="img-float-left"></a><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-discount-hotels.html">Boston's "hidden" bargain hotels</a></strong> aren't really hidden, of course - they're right in the middle of the best central Boston neighborhoods, often surrounded by much-pricier luxury hotels near all the top tourist attractions, restaurants, and boutiques.  </p> <p>You wouldn't expect to find cheap hotels rates in these areas, which is why they're "hidden" - they're overshadowed by their more expensive neighbors.  But once you know where they are, you'll be in on <strong>Boston's best-kept hotel secrets: affordable hotel rates right in the city!  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-discount-hotels.html">Where to find Boston's bargain hotels</a></strong></p> more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#peter"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-peter-pan.jpg" alt="Photo of Peter Pan at Boston's City Plaza " width="156" height="149" class="img-float-left"></a></strong>J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan is coming to Boston in one of the most exciting productions yet - a multi-media performance with live actors and musicians, computer-generated images, puppets, recorded music, and more special effects than you can imagine!  A unique 360 degree experience puts you right in the middle of the action in a huge white tent put up just for these performances in the middle of City Hall Plaza, starting on October 18.</p> <p>Best of all, Goldstar is offering <strong>half-price tickets</strong> to some performances - but these tickets will go fast!  <strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#peter">More about how to get Peter Pan Tickets</a></strong></p> more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-columbus-day-parade.jpg" alt="Boston Columbus Day Weekend Events" width="200" height="200" border="0" class="img-float-left" title="Boston Columbus Day Weekend Events"></a></strong>Check out our new <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html"><strong>Boston Columbus Day photo gallery</strong></a> with pictures from yesterday's Columbus Day Parade through the North End.  Perfect weather, an enthusiastic crowd of watchers, and a huge number of marching bands, floats, performers, and even vintage autos made this one of Boston's best parades of the year.  </p> <p>Don't forget that more Columbus Day events are going on today!  In particular, check details for the <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#opening"><strong>massive Arts and Culture Open House going on in Fenway</strong></a> - all events are free, including entrance to MFA and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html"><strong>More Boston Columbus Day Events</strong></a></p> more »

Boston Columbus Day Weekend events include a Huge Parade, the Cranberry Festival, Christopher Columbus Park Celebration, Bruins and Patriots games, fun kids activities, big sales, and more from Boston Discovery Guide. more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-christopher-columbus-3.jpg" alt="Boston Columbus Day Weekend Events" width="146" height="171" border="0" class="img-float-left" title="Boston Columbus Day Weekend Events"></a></strong>A Columbus Day Parade in the North End, festivals, and big sales bring lots of visitors to Boston on Columbus Day weekend.  </p> <p>Here are top events - have fun!<br> <strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#parade">Columbus Day Parade</a></strong> - In Boston's North End this year!<br> <strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#bruins">Boston Bruins and New England Patriots games</a></strong> - Sat., Sun., and Monday! <br> <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#cranberries"><strong>Huge Cranberry Festival</strong></a> - Saturday and Sunday<br> <strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#theater">Theater and Comedy Clubs</a></strong> - Look for half-price tickets throughout the weekend<br> <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#park"><strong>Celebration in Christopher Columbus Park</strong></a> - Family fun plus best hotels nearby<br> <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#kids"><strong>More Boston Columbus Day Kids Activities</strong></a></p> more »

Good Day, We have booked a hotel (Embassy Suites, at 207 Porter Street, East Boston) on the 12 of November. We are going to TD Garden to see a hockey more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#opening"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-fenway-open-doors-day.jpg" alt="Opening Our Doors, Columbus Day event in Boston's Fenway neighborhood" width="141" height="172" class="img-float-left"></a>Opening Our Doors,"</strong> Boston's biggest - and it is HUGE - arts and cultural celebration takes place on Columbus Day Weekend on Monday, October 10, 10am - 4pm in the Fenway neighborhood, home to Boston's most famous art museums and symphony orchestras. Best of all, it's <strong>FREE.</strong>  Visit the Museum of Fine Arts and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, enjoy some of the numerous concerts and performances, try the workshops, tour the Diablo Glass school, visit the Boston Symphony Orchestra's "petting zoo" - and that's just a small taste of what you'll find to do.  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#opening">More information about Opening Our Doors</a></p> more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-fall-foliage-2011.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/160-fall-foliage-2.jpg" alt="Boston neighborhood map" width="160" height="160" class="img-float-left"></a></strong>Bright sunshine and blue skies meant perfect weather for photographing Boston's changing fall foliage this afternoon.  I happened to be in Charlestown, a Boston neighborhood about a 5 minute walk from Downtown, where Freedom Trail sites including the Bunker Hill Monument and the USS Constitution are located.  </p> <p>As you can see in my photos, mostly taken around or near Monument Square where the Bunker HIll Freedom Trail site is located, lots of golden foliage is beginning to appear - although plenty of trees are still green, so 2011 is shaping up to being a long fall foliage season.  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-fall-foliage-2011.html">See the fall foliage photos that I took in Charlestown this afternoon</a></p> more »

The Boston Fall Foliage 2011 Week 1 Photo Gallery shows photos of Boston fall colors taken on September 18, 2011. Great views of Downtown Boston and Rose Kennedy Greenway in mid-September. more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/index.html#plan"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/120-boston-sightseeing-map.jpg" alt="Boston neighborhood map" width="120" height="120" class="img-float-left"></a>Planning a trip to Boston?  </strong> Use BostonDiscoveryGuide.com's vacation planning tools and information to make planning a great trip simple.  You'll find a map showing all of Boston's central neighborhoods and a list of all the attractions you can find in each area.  Use BDG's hotel guide to check out all the <strong>best Boston hotels</strong> for your budget and location preferences in each neighborhood, and wonderful nearby restaurants.  You can also find details about all the top attractions, and how to get a Boston Discount Card to get free admission to attractions, tours, and cruises.  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/index.html#plan">Check out vacation planning info on BostonDiscoveryGuide.com</a></p> more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#peter"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-peter-pan.jpg" alt="Boston Halloween celebration at Sowa Market of the Living Dead" width="170" height="164" class="img-float-left"></a>J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan</strong> comes to Boston on October 18th in an exciting new format - a huge tent theater being set up on City Hall Plaza, across from the Government Center T station.  Look for a dazzling mixture of live performers and puppets, live musicians and recorded orchestral music, and coolest of all, computer-generated graphics (could that be <strong>Tinkerbell?</strong>) all around the sides of the big tent.  Seating is also 360 degrees around the inside of the tent - so you'll feel immersed in the action, wherever you're sitting.  </p> <p>Right now, GoldStar Events is offering <strong>half-price tickets</strong> for some performances - with normal ticket prices $35-$125 (child tickets available for some seats at some shows for $20), this is a DEAL too good to miss!  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-october.html#peter">More about Peter Pan and half-price tickets through GoldStar</a></p> more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/new-england-patriots-schedule.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-patriots-brady.jpg" alt="New England Patriots win again!" width="168" height="152" class="img-float-left"></a></strong>The New England Patriots just racked up another victory, this time against the Oakland Raiders, 31-19.  A 97-yard run by newcomer Stevan Ridley, who also scored his first touchdown, got the team off to a roaring start. Even a final touchdown by the Raiders late in the game couldn't stop the Patriots' momentum.</p> <p>The next home game at Gillette Stadium is next Sunday, October 9 - so get your tickets now.  Superbowl, here we come!</p> <p> <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/new-england-patriots-schedule.html">Check New England Patriots schedule and ticket information, plus how to save on Patriots tickets</a></p> more »

Boston weather in November ranges from balmy and gorgeous to cold and even snowy. View a November weather slide show. Find tips about what to pack and best activities. more »

Hi! I'm writing a mystery that begins in the Granary Burying Ground, on Boston's Freedom Trail. I've visited the site and will visit it again, but there more »

Could you advise the best and safest way to get to Hotel Liberty in Boston from the Onyx hotel in Boston? Thanks, Nikki Susan's reply Hi Nikki - Glad more »

Use this free Boston Travel Guide to plan your Boston vacation the easy way. Discover how to find cheap flights, choose attractions, book the best hotel deals, and get discounts on tickets and admsissions. more »

Driving in Boston is not for the faint-hearted. If you're planning to visit and drive in the city, use these Boston driving tips to have a safer trip. more »

For the cheapest produce in the city, head to historic Haymarket, Boston's bustling open air market near the Freedom Trail. If you love farmers markets, you'll love Boston's Haymarket. more »

Find top West End Boston hotels near Government Center and TD Garden. Get best rates and a map for Boston hotels near Faneuil Market, Mass General, and the North End. more »

Boston Tourist Tips October 2011 is BostonDiscoveryGuide.com's monthly newsletter, giving you highlights about best Boston events for October, travel tips for visiting Boston during October, and top deals. more »

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<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/160-fall-foliage.jpg" alt="Boston Columbus Day Weekend Events" width="160" height="160" border="0" class="img-float-left" title="Boston Columbus Day Weekend Events"></a></strong>Gorgeous foliage, festivals, big sales, and Parents Weekend at local colleges bring lots of visitors to Boston on Columbus Day weekend.  Here are a few of the top events - have fun!<br> <strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#bruins">Boston Bruins and New England Patriots games</a></strong> - Sat., Sun., and Monday! <br> <a href="/boston-columbus-day.html#cranberries"><strong>Huge Cranberry Festival</strong></a> - Saturday and Sunday<br> <strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#theater">Theater and Comedy Clubs</a></strong> - Look for half-price tickets throughout the weekend<br> <strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#parade">Columbus Day Parade</a></strong> - In Downtown Boston this year!<br> <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#park"><strong>Celebration in Christopher Columbus Park</strong></a> - Family fun plus best hotels nearby<br> <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-columbus-day.html#kids"><strong>More Boston Columbus Day Kids Activities</strong></a></p> more »

Here is the complete New England Patriots schedule for 2011-2012. Best ticket selection, discount tickets, prices, hotels, and Patriot Train. more »

Magic for Smart People will make you believe in the impossible again while at the same time making you smile and laugh. Saturday, September 24, 2011 more »

Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood is famous for its great shopping - so this Boston Fashion Week event at Alex & Ani Boutique provides the more »

dbar is one of those hidden trendy places you're unlikely to find in regular travel guides, as it's outside of central Boston in Dorchester (1236 Dorchester more »

Don't let rain dampen your Boston travel adventure! These 10 best Boston activities for rainy days are fun even when the sun shines. more »

Historic Union Oyster House, top Boston seafood restaurants near Faneuil Market, serves some of the best lobster dinners in Boston plus a special New England Shore platter. more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-september.html#freemuseum"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-museum-of-afro-am-history.jpg" alt="Museum of African American History in Boston MA" width="174" height="176" border="0" class="img-float-left" title="Museum of African American History in Boston MA"></a></strong>Several Boston and Cambridge museums will be offering free admission on Saturday, September 24 as part of Smithsonian Magazine's Free Museum Day event - so mark your calendars and drop by an old favorite or perhaps a museum you've never been to.  </p> <p>For example, in Cambridge, right on the Harvard campus, you can stop by the Peabody Museum to see the famous glass flowers, or if you're in Boston's Beacon Hill/West End, spend an hour exploring historic Otis House.  </p> <p>Lots of museums outside of Boston are also offering free admission on Saturday - a couple of personal favorites include the Wenham Museum north of the city, and the Museum of Russian Icons to the West - great excuses to search for hits of fall color also!  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-september.html#freemuseum">More about free museum admission</a></p> more »

Find the best Boston hotels near TD Garden, home to the Boston Bruins and Celtics. Get best hotel rates and a map for TD Garden hotels near Faneuil Market, Mass General, and the North End. more »

<p ><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/fall-foliage-cruise.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-fall-foliage-cruise.jpg" alt="Fall foliage cruise from Boston" width="184" height="157" class="img-float-left"></a>There's nothing more spectacular than fall foliage in New England - crimson, gold, and bronze leaves so vivid against the blue sky that you wish the beauty of autumn could last forever.  And there's no better way to experience it than on a fall foliage cruise from Boston, winding along the New England and Canadian coastline past picturesque villages, small islands, and gorgeous views at every point along the way.  Taking a fall foliage cruise from Boston is easy - they depart every week, and you can select the number of days and destinations that best fit your needs.  This year, there's even a special scrapbooking and crafting fall foliage cruise on Holland America.  <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/fall-foliage-cruise.html">More about fall foliages cruises from Boston.</a></p> more »

Looking for a good excuse to explore Boston's North Shore while perhaps seeing some fall foliage? Cape Ann Artisans will celebrate their 28th Annual Studio more »

Best South Boston Waterfront hotels near the Boston Convention Center, Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, Bank of America Pavilion, and Legal Harborside. more »

<p ><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-hotels-with-fireplaces.html"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/160-taj-fireplace.jpg" alt="Photo of fireplace in suite in the Taj Hotel in Boston MA" width="150" height="150" class="img-float-left"></a>The feeling of fall has arrived in Boston, along with slightly cooler weather.  Fall foliage should begin its annual display of crimson, gold, and bronze in the coming weeks.  Nothing is more romantic and cozy than the warm glow of a fireplace - so If you're planning a visit to Boston in the coming months, you may want to check out the hotels that offer guest rooms with this wonderful luxury.  There's only one catch, though - you may enjoy your room so much that you won't want to go out and explore the city!</p> <p ><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-hotels-with-fireplaces.html">Find out which Boston hotels have guest rooms with fireplaces</a></p> more »

Join the Citi Performing Arts Center family on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 7 pm for a spooky, kooky and delightfully sinister 85th anniversary affair more »

As Boston Fashion Week 2011 approaches, ditch the front row seat and go behind the scenes with the Boston Center for Adult Educations (BCAE) new hands-on more »

Celebrate fall in Boston with a special prix-fixe lobster dinner at North 26 Restaurant, located in the popular Millennium Bostonian Hotel near the Quincy more »

<p><strong><a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-events-september.html#beer"><img src="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/image-files/200-patriots-brady.jpg" alt="New England Patriots schedule" width="175" height="160" class="img-float-left"></a></strong>The New England Patriots kick off their first home game against the San Diego Chargers on September 18 at <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/gillette-stadium.html">Gillette Stadium</a> in Foxborough, just south of Boston.</p> <p>After a spectacular regular season last year (better to forget the disappointing 21-28 loss during playoffs with the NY Jets), Team Captain Tom Brady will be leading the Patriots in the charge toward another Super Bowl chance during 2011-2012. <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/new-england-patriots-schedule.html">Check New England Patriots schedule and ticket information, plus how to save on Patriots tickets</a></p> more »