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Boston is having its biggest summer in years.
With the FIFA World Cup, Sail Boston, and America 250 celebrations all underway, Boston is welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors.
If you’re visiting Boston this summer, we want to help you navigate the city, find the best attractions, and avoid common travel headaches. If you’re a local, you’ll discover new things to do in Boston, hidden gems worth revisiting, and practical tips for getting around during the city’s busiest season.
How to Boston is a limited-run newsletter packed with local recommendations, Boston travel advice, and insider tips.
You’ll get:
- Boston transit tips, traffic updates, commuter rail information, and city navigation guides
- FIFA World Cup watch parties, fan events, free activities, and must-see Boston attractions
- Everything you need to know about Sail Boston, including the tall ships coming to town, harbor events, and waterfront festivities
- July 4 fireworks, things to do, and the best places to experience Independence Day in Boston
- The best Boston restaurants, food halls, beer gardens, local dishes, and places to eat and drink
- Boston history, local traditions, neighborhood guides, and answers to the city’s most frequently asked questions
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