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Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Plymouth?

1. Pick Your Price Point Real estate prices aren’t through the stratosphere here, at least not yet: Smaller single-family homes and condos hover between $600,000 […]

By McKenna Johnson
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Arts & Entertainment

Things to Do This Week in Boston

Jump to: | Fri., June 5 | Sat., June 6 | Sun., June 7 | Mon., June 8 | Tues., June 9 | Wed., June […]

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Life & Style

Six Summer Friday Essentials to Buy in Boston

For sunny rooftop lounging Lunette Optic One of the quickest ways to signal you’re off duty is with a great pair of sunglasses. At Lunette, […]

By Jaci Conry
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Restaurants

Where to Eat in Greater Boston for June 2026

The sun is shining; we didn’t get flattened by a meteor; let’s eat! We’re back with our monthly where-to-dine guide, sharing some of Greater Boston’s […]

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal
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Home & Property

Our All-New Directory of Greater Boston’s Top Real Estate Producers Is Here

Whether you’re hunting for your first home, trading up to something bigger, or trying to sell an inherited property, finding the right agent can make […]

By Boston magazine staff
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Restaurants

17 Waterfront Restaurant Patios in Boston to Visit This Summer

Not all restaurant patios are created equal. Some are on rooftops! Some have better space heaters on cool nights. And some, well, some are right […]

Arts & Entertainment

Six House Museums to Visit Within Boston City Limits

Otis House This grand Federal-style mansion was designed by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch. Built as the first of three homes for former mayor Harrison Gray […]

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Restaurants

Five Wonderful, Wild, and Hyper-Local Dishes of Southeastern Massachusetts

Thanks to last year’s launch (finally!) of the commuter rail to Fall River, New Bedford, and the surrounding area, it’s particularly easy to take a […]

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in Boston’s North End

On one hand, you can’t throw a cannoli without hitting a great restaurant in Boston’s North End. On the other, when there’s so many options, […]

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Travel

The 2026 New England Travel Awards: Nominate Your Favorites

The New England Travel Awards are back for the third year in a row. Boston magazine is thrilled to once again celebrate the absolute finest […]

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Home & Property

So, You Want to Live in Jamaica Plain?

1. Pick Your Price Point Jamaica Plain’s housing stock strikes a careful balance between the efficiency of city life and the peace found in the […]

By Abigail Pritchard
Restaurants

The Top Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Boston

Sometimes you’re fine with simply finding the closest possible restaurant patio for a pleasant al fresco meal. At other times, though, there’s something about ascending […]

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Life & Style

Four New Shops in Greater Boston

For the Unironically Frilly LoveShackFancy Florals, ruffles, and lace, oh my! Founded in 2013 by Rebecca Hessel Cohen, this New York–based clothing-and-accessories label brought its […]

By Jaci Conry
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Arts & Entertainment

I Tried It: I Did Puppy Yoga

When my 13-year-old daughter, Emma, asked me to sign us up for something called puppy yoga, I was skeptical. “Are you sure this is an […]

By Jaci Conry
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Travel

A New England Traveler’s Guide to Porto, Portugal

Often compared to San Francisco thanks to its steep, hilly terrain, Porto is getting renewed attention from travelers attracted to its thriving cultural scene, not […]

By Jonathan Soroff