New England Guide

Your guide to Harvard’s neighborhood and beyond—featuring dining, events, museums, and cultural happenings in the Greater Boston area.

Salsa Squared

Latin dancing fills the streets in Harvard Square   

by Nell Porter-Brown

Spruce up your own outdoor spaces

Turning your al fresco space into a springtime oasis

by Kara Baskin

An organismic biologist praises reawakening to the natural world

Re-engaging with nature alongside the director of the Arnold Arboretum

by William Friedman

Greater Boston’s art-house cinemas: a status report

Greater Boston’s small cinemas strive to engage film-goers during the pandemic.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Winter staycation options in and around Harvard Square

Timely tips to brighten the season

by Kara Baskin

Berkshire East Mountain Resort

Skiing, snow tubing, and more in Western Massachusetts

by Nell Porter-Brown

A New Twist on Home for the Holidays

Harvard Square venues offer warmth, cheer, and appetizing fare.

by Kara Baskin

Hammond Castle Museum

Gothic surroundings, spiritualism, and science: Hammond Castle Museum’s eclectic appeal

by Nell Porter-Brown

Urban Adventure Quest, Boston

Scavenger-hunting in historic Boston

by Nell Porter-Brown

Cape Cod Rail Trail

Swim, walk, and picnic along cycling routes    

by Nell Porter-Brown

Essex, Massachusetts, coastline history

Exploring the coastal wonders of Essex, Massachusetts

by Nell Porter-Brown