LISTEN LIVE: Loading...

DONATE

Field Guide To Boston

Clockwise from left, a composite of scenes from the Cape, Boston, central and western Massachusetts. (WBUR file photos and Raquel C. Zaldívar/New England News Collaborative)

Day trips in Massachusetts: Hikes, history made fun, ice cream and unofficial hot dog tours

From beach towns to idyllic rural charm, we're giving you offbeat recommendations to plan your next epic day trip.

The latest 'Field Trips' you can take at CitySpace

From boxing to speed dating, we've got new chances for you to connect with other Bostonians.

👋🏽 Welcome to your Field Guide to Boston

Resources to connect with your community and explore the city's neighborhoods and rich culture.

Good eats, local vibes: Explore 20 Boston neighborhoods

Jamaica Plain: A Boston neighborhood guide

Roxbury: A Boston neighborhood guide

Day trips in New Hampshire: Ideas for beer lovers, foodies, family trip planners and more

Day trips in Vermont: Lakeside adventures, rural curiosities and plenty of creemees

Day trips in Connecticut: 50 fun things to do, from pizza to parks (and a castle, too)

Day trips in Maine: 3 itineraries for eating, drinking and adventuring your way through Vacationland

Radio Boston

Photo shows what former rodeo rider Roger Patterson said is the American version of the Abominable Snowman. He said pictures of the creature, estimated at 7 1/2 feet tall, were taken northeast of Eureka, California. (Image via Getty Images)

What the search for Bigfoot in Massachusetts can teach us about ourselves

A former synagogue on Woodrow Avenue in Mattapan. (Simon Rios/WBUR)

How a 50-year-old housing policy displaced a former Jewish neighborhood

"Isabella Stewart Gardner" by John Singer Sargent in the Gothic Room. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

What to know about Isabella Stewart Gardner

Police escort school buses as they leave South Boston High School on the second day of court-ordered busing on Sept. 14, 1974. Some buses were stoned and several arrests were made. (AP Photo)

Exploring busing in Boston through one mother-daughter relationship

Chef Jody Adams in her kitchen at Rialto in 2010. (Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Chef Jody Adams on Boston's changing dining scene and what's next in the industry

Statue of Phillis Wheatley is part of the Women's Memorial on the Commonwealth Ave Mall. (Joe Difazio for WBUR)

New project brings the thoughts of famous women in history to life

How blue is Massachusetts? What to know about politics and voting

Here's your ticket to Boston's arts and culture scene

Gamers, bookworms and fitness fanatics, find your people

Beyond the lobster roll: We asked local chefs what and where to eat

Watch: Take a trip around Boston's Little Saigon

Find hotspots for food and fun, recommended by fellow Bostonians in your neighborhood.

Let's hang out

Listen to 'The Common'

Join Us At Cityspace

Romp Around With Us On YouTube

Sign Up: Field Guide In Your Inbox

Follow Us On Instagram

Catch Us On TikTok

Sign up: Newcomer's Field Guide to Boston

5 key things to know about the Boston accent

Why candlepin bowling took off in New England — and not anywhere else

How history made New England a prime setting for horror stories

What it's like to work inside the Hood Milk Bottle

The 40-foot Hood Milk Bottle is one of Boston's most iconic — and unique — structures. Here's how it got to the Seaport in the first place and what it's...

Found family and a celebration of queer identity in 'Portraits From Boston, With Love'

An exhibition of works by queer artists highlights the beauty of their chosen families, self-discovery and love. The show runs through Sept. 8 at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

5 things to do this weekend, including 'An American in Paris' and Immigrant Small Business Day

Plus, an interactive whale learning experience and baby-friendly screenings at Coolidge Corner Theatre.

5 things to do this weekend, including FunkFest and 'Waitress: The Musical'

Plus, interactive improv and a jazz festival in Milton.

A frank discussion about Massachusetts' hot dog hotspots

Central Massachusetts is something of a hot dog hotspot, with four well-known stands within close(ish) proximity of one another. Here's how they measure up, according to WBUR's Lisa Creamer.

5 things to do this weekend, including acrobatic cats and an outdoor writing workshop

Plus, Boston’s Future Fest and a Queen Elizabeth II impersonator.

5 things to do this weekend, including the Cambridge Jazz Festival and a 'Wizard of Oz' art exhibit

Plus, Lowell Folk Festival and “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” in concert.

I learned to love Boston from the banks of the Charles River

As you spend more time around Boston, the Charles River infuses into your consciousness, writes Fred Hewett, who's lived within a mile of the river for more than 40 years....

The books about Boston that historians think you should read

We spoke to a range of writers, academics and historians to learn about the titles that inform them on key parts of Boston's history: from the Indigenous inhabitants to the...

How to take the pain out of parking in Greater Boston

Between street cleaning restrictions, residential parking zones, space savers, garage prices and finding an open metered spot, rules about parking in Boston can be just as complicated as driving around...

Local Coverage

People hanging out at ManRay in Cambridge. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Anything but boring: Your quick list of Boston nightlife hotspots

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...