365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

Check out one of these great golf courses, thanks to GolfAdvisor,  around Boston. Perfect for a Father's Day celebration or just to enjoy the great summer weather we've been having. 

1. The International Golf Club Oaks Course

"Located 47 minutes from downtown Boston, this Tom Fazio design opened in 2001 and features five par 5s and par 3s respectively. Golf Digest rates it No. 1 in the state. (Green fees: $129)"

2. Red Tail Golf Club

"About an hour's drive from downtown Boston, Red Tail is a Brian Silva design that hosted the 2009 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. Boston Magazine calls it the area's best. (Green fees: $89-99)"

3. Granite Links Golf Club 

"It's location, set on high elevation just 20 minutes south of downtown Boston makes for great views of the city skyline, plus the Harbor Islands to the south and east. In 2013, Sports Illustrated named the Tavern Restaurant among the best 19th holes in the world. (Green fees: $125-150)"

4. George Wright Golf Course 

"30 minutes from downtown, this is a 1929 Donald Ross design that was built in 1938 by Walter Irving Johnson, one of Ross’ associates. A lot of men spent a lot of money moving a lot of earth, which was not done at that time. (Green fees: $35 - $45)"

 5. William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park 

"The original 1896 design, 20 minutes from downtown, makes it the second oldest municipal course in America (Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx was built in 1895). The course was later redesigned by Donald Ross. After a recent investment into course conditions, some golfers now say it has closed the gap on George Wright. (Green fees: $35 - $45)"

Wining and dining can get pricey. Check out these 5 cheap date ideas, thanks to Thrillist,  that are sure to  impress without busting your budget:

1. Soak up some culture at a free museum night

"Each of Boston’s many museums offers free or reduced admission at least one night a week. Plan accordingly and you’ll have cash left for drinks and dinner afterward. Try the MFA on a Wednesday from 4-9:45pm or the ICA on a Thursday between 5-9pm. If you’d prefer a more playful experience and a) aren't bothered by parents giving you the evil eye; or b) worried that you might be sending the wrong signal about moving too fast, the Boston Children’s Museum is only $1 on Fridays from 5-9pm. "

2. Take advantage of Free Fun Fridays

"The Highland Street Foundation is offering free access to over 70 museums and other cultural venues each Friday for 10 weeks this summer. There is no excuse not to visit SOMETHING."

3. Attend a wine tasting

"Get your grape on for ZERO dollars at one of the Hub’s many free tasting nights. Ball Square Fine Wines, Coolidge Corner Wine and Spirits, and Central Bottle host some of the most popular ones."

4. Walk the Boston Harbor

"The Boston Harborwalk offers a free, downloadable audio tour that will take you along the water and scenic areas downtown. Follow along with your date, or smartly do it a few days in advance and impress her with your extensive knowledge of the Hub's seafaring history. There are also a handful of pay-what-you-like walking tours available from Free Tours by Foot that cover various neighborhoods around town."

5. Take a night dip at the Colonnade rooftop pool

"The Colonnade is home to the city’s only outdoor rooftop pool, which sits 12 stories over Back Bay and costs $20 or less every day after 5pm. It’s one of the only places you can swim while gazing at the Boston skyline, and you won’t break the bank if you go at night."

There's still a few spots left for our June Home Buyer event. Don't miss your chance to get insider tips on purhcasing your first home.

Presented by acclaimed experts in the Boston Real Estate Market from Charlesgate Realty Group, as well as local mortgage market experts, our Boston Home Buyer Class is your opportunity to learn the home buying the right way - before you enter a transaction!  Get educated in a casual, fun setting and avoid the pitfalls that can cause financial and emotional problems during the buying process.

Attend our FREE Boston homebuying class to learn:

• Renting vs. Buying: Whether it even makes sense for you to buy right now
• Homebuying process and timeline: How long it actually takes to buy
• Working with a buyer agent: How it works and whether or not you really need one
• What mortgages are still available and how much cash you need to buy.
• Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties
• Negotiating 101: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain!
• Top 10 online resources to aid your home search

Is this class for you?  Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES!  You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us. Plus we’ll have pizza and beer!  How can you pass that up! 

Signing up is easy, just click the banner below!

"The 18th annual Chefs in Shorts© event brings together a group of the area’s leading chefs who will fire up the grills and create their favorite dishes during this outdoor, summer-in-the-city barbecue.

Ticket includes complimentary beer, wine and tastings.  New this year, guests will be invited to vote for their favorite dish!

This year's beneficiary is once again, Future Chefs.  Future Chefs’ mission is to prepare urban youth in Greater Boston for quality early employment and post-secondary education opportunities in the culinary field and to support them in developing a broad base of transferable skills as they transition into the working world. For more information, please visit: www.futurechefs.net.

Be sure to use the hashtag #2015CIS on your Tweets, Facebook posts and Instagram photos - we'll share with our friends, too!"

This event will be held Saturday, June 19th | Click here to buy tickets.

"The historic tour of Willowdale Estate covers historic background, context and conversation about the Arts & Crafts style mansion. Learn the details and hear the fascinating stories of our wonderful and unique estate as lead by a member of our educated staff. Join us for delicious refreshments and conversation after the tour.

Willowdale Estate is over one hundred years old and although most of our public rooms are accessible to guests with limited mobility there is a small portion of the tour that features upstairs guest rooms of the estate which could make access difficult in the upper rooms of the home.  Comfortable seating and accommodation will be provided for those who do not wish to or cannot travel to the upper rooms. "

Book your tour by clicking here.

"Please join Animal Planet, ASPCA, and MSPCA-Angell for an all-star adoption event to help animals of all size, shape and breed find their forever homes. As part of Animal Planet’s ongoing mission to highlight the importance of animal adoption and responsible pet ownership, we will be covering the full cost of adoptions during this event on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Sign-up* to join us from 11 AM to 4 PM EST for adorable adoptees, free giveaways and more. 

Additionally, every person that registers ahead of time is automatically entered to win a $100 gift card.

 Where: Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell Animal Medical Center - 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130

When: Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 11 AM – 4 PM EST"

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"You. Wine. Yoga. (Not in that order. Unless you want. We don’t judge.) Join Katie Gentile(200-hour RYT) for an all-levels vinyasa flow class on Saturday, June, 13th, at 11am at Boston Winery. Class will be followed by a tour of the wine-making facility, a tasting of some of Boston Winery's best-selling, all-natural wines (no added preservatives or sulfites!), and light snacks. Hang out after the tasting - wines are available for purchase by the glass, or visit the winery's store to find your favorite wine by the bottle. 

Space is limited! Classes tend to sell out quickly, so be sure to get your tickets in advance!"

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 Music and Movie Fridays are back! That means stop streaming your Netflix and HBO go and head to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille this Friday June 12. Movies start at sundown. Meals and cocktails from Meritage chef Daniel Bruce will also be available. If you can't make it this Friday, take a look at the schedule for the rest of June and July:

"Break out your neon, your leg warmers, and your MC Hammer pants--for this one night only Boston Grown-Ups Museum is kickin it old school! Go for gold in our jump rope contest, grab an adult snow cone, and hang out in our outdoor lounge while the DJ spins some throwback hits. 

Get ready to crawl to the top of our three-story Climb, blow a giant bubble, play in our Construction Zone, and rediscover your most playful self? Now is your chance!  It's time to party at Boston Children's Museum...without the children!

On Thursday, June 11th, we're throwing open the doors to Boston Children's Museum to those who are young at heart. Enjoy beer and wine plus tasty treats for purchase. Bring friends and meet new ones as you explore interactive exhibits, attempt to build a "big kid" sized fort, and explore your inner artist in the Art Studio. Stop into our Museum Shop and buy old favorites such as Pop Rocks, Pez dispensers and Gummy Worms.

Whether you were here as a kid or are new to town, Boston "Grown-Ups" Museum will bring out your innate sense of fun!"

Presented by acclaimed experts in the Boston Real Estate Market from Charlesgate Realty Group, as well as local mortgage market experts, our Boston Home Buyer Class is your opportunity to learn the home buying the right way - before you enter a transaction!  Get educated in a casual, fun setting and avoid the pitfalls that can cause financial and emotional problems during the buying process.

Attend our FREE Boston homebuying class to learn:

• Renting vs. Buying: Whether it even makes sense for you to buy right now
• Homebuying process and timeline: How long it actually takes to buy
• Working with a buyer agent: How it works and whether or not you really need one
• What mortgages are still available and how much cash you need to buy.
• Using neighborhood level data (like discount ratios and real time trend graphs) to value properties
• Negotiating 101: How to craft your offer to drive a hard bargain!
• Top 10 online resources to aid your home search

Is this class for you?  Well, if you’re looking for a fun, low key, and informal way to learn the Boston real estate market from the experts, then YES!  You’ll have a chance to ask any questions you want and get the straight scoop from us. Plus we’ll have pizza and beer!  How can you pass that up! 

Signing up is easy, just click the banner below!