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Stories about how Greater Bostonians can better connect with members of the community.
Day trips in Vermont: Lakeside adventures, rural curiosities and plenty of creemees
Here's a collection of things to do in the Green Mountain State, from it's most populous area of Burlington and the northwestern region, as well as the Northeast Kingdom, its...
Day trips in Connecticut: 50 fun things to do, from pizza to parks (and a castle, too)
From the southern shoreline to the hills in the northwest, Connecticut's state parks and public gardens offer a break from the hustle and bustle. Its cities are packed with things...
Day trips in Maine: 3 itineraries for eating, drinking and adventuring your way through Vacationland
Maine is known as “Vacationland,” and it really lives up to that name. Whether you want a day trip to the beach, a coastal hike or a tour around some...
Day trips in Massachusetts: Hikes, history made fun, ice cream and unofficial hot dog tours
From the beach towns of Cape Cod, to the idyllic rural charm of central and western Massachusetts, we're giving you some sweet offbeat recommendations to plan your next epic day...
Field Guide: A piece of home in Dorchester's Little Saigon
Boston Little Saigon is one of the city’s four official cultural districts as designated by the state. As a part of WBUR’s Field Guide to Boston, The Common visits Little...
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Welcome to Route 20: America’s longest road stretches from Boston to Oregon
The longest road in the U.S. starts in Boston. Or ends here, depending on which direction you're heading.
Field Guide: A taste of Mattapan
Today, we're heading to Mattapan, looking for food. This culinary quest is part of WBUR's Field Guide to Boston — a station-wide effort to help you connect with the city's...
Weird and wonderful: This is your Field Guide to Boston
The Field Guide to Boston is a collection of Boston facts and fascinations, a salute to the weird and the wonderful that makes this place home. Whether you just set...
From bottle service to bar trivia, how to make the most of Boston nightlife
It's true that the MBTA stops running at 1 a.m., and most bars close by 2 a.m. Nonetheless, Bostonians still have quite a few options to find a good time...
Dig in: Here's your primer on Boston's culinary landscape
There's plenty to explore around town: restaurants, breweries and supermarkets — not to mention our surprisingly sweet culinary history. Let’s tuck our napkins into our collars and dig in.
Tell us: What beloved Boston haunts do you want to share with your neighbors?
As part of WBUR's "Field Guide to Boston" project, we interviewed dozens of residents across 20 Boston communities to get insights into their favorite neighborhood spots. Now it's your turn...
Here's your ticket to Boston's arts and culture scene
The Greater Boston area boasts dozens of cherished art museums and galleries, as well as renowned dance companies and hot music venues. Meanwhile, you'll want to mark your calendars for...
Here's how to find your crowd and make friends in Boston
There’s no denying the emotional payoff — even health benefits — that comes with quality relationships. This guide is meant to help you find your people, be they gamers or...
Good eats, local vibes: Explore 20 Boston neighborhoods
Boston's neighborhoods are the cultural dynamos that give this city verve and character beyond the hackneyed tropes you see in movies. Here are our guides to 20 Boston communities.
Brighton: A Boston neighborhood guide
The slightly more chilled-out sibling to nearby Allston, Brighton is known as a popular hangout for indie rockers and the college set, but is also home to young professionals and...
Dorchester: A Boston neighborhood guide
Dorchester is by far Boston's largest and most populous community. But Dot, as it's known to locals, is hard to define as a singular neighborhood: rather, it's a cluster of...
East Boston: A Boston neighborhood guide
Surrounded by water and New England's biggest airport, East Boston sits directly across the harbor from downtown — a mix of single- and multi-family homes that evoke an older Boston,...
Jamaica Plain: A Boston neighborhood guide
Known for its iconic green spaces, vibrant LGBTQ scene and Latin Quarter, Jamaica Plain is a diverse neighborhood with a history of progressive activism that now sees its inclusive identity...
Roxbury: A Boston neighborhood guide
Long considered the heart of Black Boston, Roxbury is a diverse and rapidly evolving neighborhood.
Allston: A Boston neighborhood guide
The most college-y part of a college town, Allston is a neighborhood that caters to an ever-changing youth culture.