boston
Top Bike of 2018
December 5, 2018
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2018 reviews in the Bike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…GeoOrbital, a wheel that converts your regular bike into an electric bike. Rounding out the top-3 […]
Fit to Be (Kenmore) Square at the Hotel Commonwealth
October 15, 2018
Visit Boston, walk and get a discount! Visiting one of the oldest cities in the US just got a whole lot more enticing with the Fit to Be (Kenmore) Square package at the Hotel Commonwealth. As the name implies, this centrally located hotel is situated in Kenmore Square, close to Boston University, Fenway Park, and a scenic […]
Boston Tea Party Reenactment
October 5, 2018
Coming December 16, 2018. American history buffs know this day well. It’s the day back in 1773, when colonists protested against the British by board three ships moored in Boston Harbor, destroying over 92,000 pounds of tea. This event, known as the Boston Tea Party, is commemorated in a night of debates at the historic Old […]
BikeBus
February 1, 2018
Wheels on wheels! BikeBus is a novel gym on wheels in Boston, Massachusetts. A seemingly ordinary city bus has been converted to an indoor cycling studio. The exercise bikes are secured to the floor of the bus as it tours past various sightseeing landmarks around the city. Cycling shoes are not necessary, but if you […]
Fenway Park Marathon
July 20, 2017
Coming September 15, 2017. Here’s something for the bucket list of those Red Sox fans… the inaugural Fenway Park Marathon! Yes, a marathon held completely within this world famous Major League Baseball ballpark. How is that possible? Well, 50 lucky runners will get the chance to run 112 times along the warning track of the oldest […]
“25 Grand Slam” at the Hotel Commonwealth
March 31, 2017
Coming 2017 MLB Season. This is the ultimate gift for a Boston Red Sox fan. The Hotel Commonwealth, a luxury hotel in Boston’s Kenmore Square, is offering a special package called the “25 Grand Slam”. A very cute double pun for an incredible opportunity including 2 nights in a 2 bedroom suite overlooking Fenway Park, 6 premium […]
Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women
October 6, 2016
Coming October 10, 2016. Celebrating it’s 40th year, the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women is a Columbus Day tradition for many. This is a fast and flat course with views of the beautiful Boston skyline and the Charles River. Given the main sponsor of the event, Tufts Health Plan, it’s no surprise that a health and fitness […]
Boston Midnight Marathon Bike Ride
April 6, 2016
Coming April 17, 2016. Didn’t qualify for the Boston Marathon this year? That’s okay, join the Boston Midnight Marathon Bike Ride instead! This is a fun, unsupported, group bike ride that starts at the Southborough Station parking lot and follows the Boston Marathon route all the way to Back Bay on the eve before the […]
Haunted Ghost Tour of Historic Boston
October 30, 2015
Ready for a ghostly walk through Boston? Put on a brave face and join the Haunted Ghost Tour of Historic Boston. This hour and a half long tour starts at the Central Burying Ground Cemetery in the Boston Common and finishes at the Omni Parker House Hotel, the birthplace of the Parker House roll and […]
Urban Adventours Emerald Necklace and Fall Foliage Tour
October 8, 2013
This is the perfect time of year to tour Boston, especially on a bike! Urban Adventours offers their Emerald Necklace and Fall Foliage Tour, and over the course of 3 hours, you’ll explore some of the hidden gems of Boston’s gardens, reserves, and open spaces, highlighting the beautiful fall colors of this great city. The […]
Autumn in New England by Serendipity Traveler
September 26, 2013
Coming October 12, 2013. Enjoy the fall colors with Serendipity Traveler’s Autumn in New England tour. Grab your TrailblazerGirl-friends for a wonderful mix of city and country sites with beautiful fall foliage. Luxe accomodations in Boston, Vermont and Rockport and quaint historical inns in Vermont and Cape Ann along with delicious regional meals, local artisans, […]
All Women & One Lucky Guy Half Marathon
September 5, 2012
Coming November 4, 2012. In what might be the cutest name for a half marathon, the concept here is exactly as the name implies. One “lucky” guy will get to run in this all women’s event, and he will be chosen at random from the men who’ve paid $5 to enter the lottery. Yep, the […]