365 Things to Do in Boston - New Tips Daily

With all the fun stores and interesting entertainment, Faneuil Hall a great place to check out and bring visting friends and family. And right now, some shops in Faneuil Hall will be offering discounts to intise people to 

"From now until the end of March,the many shops in Faneuil Hall will be offering menu items and discounts of 50% off during weekdays! A great excuse to explore the tourist stop while the tourists are out vacationing somewhere sunny."

Participating shops include Boston Chowda Co., Cheers and North End Bakery. 

For more information on Faneuil Hall, including events and deals, please click here. 

The New England Patriots have made it to the Superbowl! If you don't want to go to a house party, make sure you grab your favorite Patriots shirt and some friends and head over to your favorite watering hole. 

West End, The Fours
The Fours is usually a great place to go before a Bruins game and grab a beer but because of their numerous tvs and menu, is also a great place to go and watch the Superbowl, especially if you live in the area. The Fours has twenty two beers to choose from and great burgers, salads and wings." Chosen as the number one sports bar in America by Sports Illustrated back in 2005, The Fours has been a fan favorite since opening in 1976."

Downtown, Beantown Pub
Beantown Pub, located across from the famous Granary Burial Ground, is a staple in the Downtown area. Although there are not a ton of tvs, the long bar gives guests front row seats no matter where they are in the pub. Plus, a decent drink list and menu allows fans to watch the game and have a meal without breaking the bank.

Fenway, Cask 'n Flagon & Game On
Situated near Fenway Park, these bars have a ton of TVs and is a great place to watch a game with friends. Game On is situated right across the street from Cask and has a similar atmosphere. Game On also has a downstairs bar deemed  "Blazing Paddles" and is equipped with tons of ping pong tables. Personally, I preferred the dingy old bar that put the focus on the televisions. 

Wherever you choose to watch the game, just make sure you enjoy the atmosphere. Go Pats!

It's ski season and New England is full of great ski lodges & resorts. Here are a few suggestions on destinations within a two-three hour drive from Boston.

Blue Hills Skill Area, Canton, MA

"Part of the Blue Hills Reservation in Canton, the mountain features nine trails over 60 acres of terrain. Just off I-93, I-95, and Route 128, Blue Hills is the closest skiing you can get."

Nashoba Valley, Westford, MA

"Boasting New England’s largest snow tubing facility, Nashoba Valley and its attached snow tubing park is an ideal family winter destination. With 17 trails and nine lifts, Nashoba is one of the larger resorts close to Boston."

Killington, Killington, VT

"WIth 6 mountains, 140 trails, 22 lifts, 7 peaks, over 1,100 acres, a vertical drop of 3,050 feet, the Killington resort area is huge.  More than 250 inches of natural snow each winter and a monster snowmaking system ensure optimal conditions and grooming."

For more suggestions, please click here. 

Celebrate The Year of the Sheep in Chinatown! This year the Chinese New Year will be held on Thursday, February 19th. There will be a number of events throughout February & March in Boston for the holiday, including the spectacular Chinatown Lion Dance Parade! 

Chinatown Lion Dance Parade
The Lion Dance parade will feature dance, drums and firecrackers! "The annual Chinese New Year Parade provides a lot of fun as well as the best opportunity to see traditional Lion Dances performed in Boston's Chinatown, the third largest in the U.S. Lion Dances are believed to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck - so they're the perfect way to start the New Year." After the parade, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many traditional Chinatown restaurants. 

For more information on the Lion Dance Parade, and other Chinese New Year events, please click here.

The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix is back! Starting February 7th, check out the best track and field athletes as they compete for the title in a series of indoor track events. The event will be held at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athlete Center in Roxbury, MA.

"The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, which will celebrate its 20th running on Feb. 7, kicks off an indoor season in which Boston will be the epicenter of track and field in the United States:

The city will also host the USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships, from Feb. 27-March 1."

Please click here for more information on the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. 

"The Freedom Trail Foundation offers some of the most popular and acclaimed historical tours in all of New England. 

Walk Into History along the famous red line with an 18th-century costumed guide. Hear the tales of the brave Bostonians and colonists who dared to challenge Britain and helped establish the United States of America.

These 90-minute tours are designed for individuals and families, and cover 11 of the 16 Freedom Trail sites."

The tours start at the Boston Common. For more information on the Walk Into History, as well as other Freedom Trail Foundation Tours, please click here. 

Loved Paint Nite with the girls but want to switch up the canvas? Then you should try the Paint Nite Special Drinkware Event!

Two Three Zero in Somerville will be hosting a special paint night where the canvases will be fun and colorful wine glasses!

"With comfortable lounge seating, a full service custom built bar and ample room for you and your friends to enjoy, Two Three Zero is a Paint Niters delight!"

Tickets are limited but Two Three Zero has multiple Paint Nite dates available. 

Interested in this (and other events) at Two Three Zero? Click here!

The 58th Annual New England International Auto Show has hit the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center!

The auto show will be featured in the Seaport District until Monday, January 19th.

"Located at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport District, the New England International Auto Show is the premier showcase of the newest model year imported and domestic vehicles — cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities.

With the car lines all under one roof, it’s easy to compare prices and features, saving both time and money. So come sit in the cars, pop the hoods, inspect the trunks, kick the tires. The New England International Auto Show is great entertainment for serious shoppers, car buffs and the entire family!"

For more information on this event, please click here! 

"With images by photographer Lolita Parker, Jr., The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters documents the rapid-fire changes in Boston’s West End over the past 16 years.

Set against a backdrop of Garden events, sports bars and endless construction, Parker’s wide-angle perspective ranges from the personal to the political.

Parker’s photos powerfully and beautifully capture the projects, events and people that have reshaped and reenergized the West End since 1998—from the 2004 Democratic National Convention to the lone flower merchant who has been a North Station icon for over 20 years; from the completion of the Central Artery to the demolition of the elevated MBTA tracks."

The exhibition will be at the West End Museum until February 28th. Please click here for more information.

The Harvard Square Business Association has a ton of fun and interesting events planned for January. One of the events includes lots and lots of chocolate! 

The Taste of Chocolate, held from January 23rd to the 25th, is the "three day chocolate extravaganza" that will be taking place in Cambridge. 

The Harvard Square "restaurants will feature chocolate appetizers, entrees, deserts, cocktails, cordials and nightcaps while Harvard Square retailers will dazzle you with scrumptious chocolate specials and deals.  

And for you brave and hearty chocolate lovers, our now famous tasty sampling of chocolate goodies from Harvard Square’s finest purveyors will be presented on Saturday from 1pm – 2pm on Deguglielmo Plaza for all to enjoy."

For more information on this, and other Harvard Square Business Association, please click here.