Best time to visit Boston
Best time of year to visit Boston
Massachusetts’ capital is rather busy year round, but May through October is considered to be the best time to visit Boston. Despite high prices and hordes of tourists, you can enjoy baseball games, open markets, whale watching, and seafood. A period between November and February can be cold and snowy, but that comes with moderate prices and almost desertlike streets. It's a perfect time for sledding or watching frozen waves, just don't forget to bring a warm coat! Known as the rainy season, March through early May can be rather cold but don't worry, great deals, raining poetry, and fiddleheads for dinner will warmly welcome you.
19 THINGS TO DO IN BOSTON (JUNE 29 - JULY 08)
4th of July Fireworks & Parade
Enjoy the holiday in the city where the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on July 18, 1776
Raining Poetry
Rainy weather reveals secret poetry that covers much of the city center
Boston Harbor Islands
The islands of Boston Harbour conceal abandoned forts, ancient lighthouses, and many other surprises
Lobster
During lobster season seafood is particularly succulent
SoWa Open Markets
Boston's South End Open Market takes food shopping to another level
Boston Harbor Cruises
Boston Harbor has all kinds of cruises on offer
Boston Harborfest
Naval ship cruising, historical reenactments, walking tours, and concerts—tonnes of fun and all for free!
Baseball and the Red Sox
Visiting Boston without seeing the Red Sox is just unforgivable
Visit America's Oldest Lighthouse
An ancient lighthouse overlooked by the Boston city skyline—a real trip for romantics
Whale Watching
Cruising in Boston Harbour is twice as enjoyable when your companions are dolphins, whales, and seabirds
Bocce
This ancient bowling game which comes from the Roman Empire is nowadays quite popular in Boston
Concerts in the Courtyard
Summer courtyard concerts—free of charge
Clams
Clams come fresh, steamed, baked, fried, breaded, and in clam chowder—one has no excuse to abstain from this divine delight
Charles River Kayaking
Boston is one of those lucky cities that can be observed by boat
Beach Season
If you don't mind frigid waters, you can enjoy a nice beach weekend
Swan Boats
A short-lasting voyage does magic: passengers come back revitalised, relaxed, and feeling great!
Cycling
While the overcrowded downtown is slightly problematic for bicycles, scenic suburbian trails are perfect for the activity
Boston’s Historic Trails
The glorious history of freedom-loving Bostonians lives on the city's numerous heritage trails
Singing Beach
Shuffle the sand and listen to the magic sounds of this beach at Manchester-by-the-Sea near Boston
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St Anthony Feast
This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot
Boston Pride Parade
The most important event for LGBT community
Christmas Tree Lighting
The official start of the holiday season in Boston
What the Fluff?
The abundance of yummy, fluffy delicacies makes for a true paradise for anyone with an appetite for sweets
Boston Book Festival (BBF)
The goal of this festival is to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight, and inspire with the power of words
Christmas Markets
Festive entertainment and plenty of gift ideas for the holidays
Japan Festival Boston
Passing on Japanese traditions has never been this fun
Charles Canoe and Kayak Races
Check out the action on the Charles River in spring and autumn when Boston hosts two famous water races
Restaurant Week Boston (Dine Out Boston)
Choose the place that fits your budget and your appetite
Memorial Day Weekend
Lots of special events, concerts and activities all over the city
Fiddleheads
Have you ever tried eating ferns? In Boston, this green delicacy is quite a popular ingredient
Fall Foliage
A leisurely stroll in Boston's parks is a delightful autumn experience
Boston Dragon Boat Festival
Charles River gets crowded with elegant dragon boats as well as live music and entertainment
Chinese New Year
Boston's large Chinese community shows off colorful traditions and delicious food
Boston Marathon
Runners from all over the world come to Boston to partake in its most famous athletic competition
Frozen Waves
This unusual phenomenon is a great reason to visit an island of Nantucket when temperature drops
Boston Calling Music Festival
Dance, laugh and enjoy a great music festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex
Boston Christmas Festival
A holiday tradition for superb gift shopping
Harvard Primal Scream
A peculiar biannual tradition when students run naked around the Harvard Yard before finals begin
St. Patrick's Day Parade
A huge celebration of everything green
Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston)
Watch about 100 new films and meet film-makers
SoWa Winter Festival
The biggest winter shopping village and holiday festival in Boston
Oysters
Oysters never taste better than during harvest season
Spring Blooms
Boston is particularly charming and colourful during the spring flower blooming period
Boston Comedy Festival
The best multi-day comedy event in New England
Christmas Lights
Holiday illumination makes winter seem less dark and cold
Boston Pizza Festival
Prepare yourself for a dough-filled weekend
Halloween
The historical city comes alive with old legends and dark stories
Sledding
Boston's hilly terrain promises great winter fun
Provincetown Carnival Week
A vibrant celebration of Cape Cod
