Gateway to Boston: Things to do in Boston » 2009 » August

Westin Heavenly Anniversary

Celebrate the anniversary of the Westin Heavenly Bed by enjoying a great night’s sleep and Heavenly rates from $229 per night. Guests will also receive one heavenly DVD movie, including “Pennies from Heaven”, “Just Like Heaven”, “Five People You Meet in Heaven”, “Heaven Can Wait”, “Angels in the Outfield”, or “City of Angels”. Make sure [...]

Boston Brewery Tours

Don’t just see Boston. Drink it up!
Boston brewery tours are a hit among locals and tourists alike. Boston offers a wide variety of locally crafted beers, and certain breweries are open for public tours.

Tours of the Samuel Adams Brewery are offered every day, except Sundays, and run every 45 minutes. Simply show up at the [...]

Boston Restaurant Week at Turner Fisheries

The Westin Copley Place’s award-winning restaurant, Turner Fisheries, will be participating in Boston’s Summer Restaurant Week from Monday, August 10th through Saturday, August 15th and from Monday, August 17th through Saturday, August 22nd.

In addition to the regular dinner menu, Turner’s will be offering a special three-course menu for $33.09, with the option to include a [...]

Business Traveler’s Guide to Boston

Boston has long been recognized as one of the most active business centers in the world, serving as a major national and international city of commerce and industry. Everyday, distinguished physicians, biotechnology executives, medical researchers, financial and government leaders, software and emerging technology executives, and world-class athletes and artists, come to Boston with one goal [...]

Newbury Comics

Concierge Pick of the Week
With so many of the large record store chains forced out of business (including Tower Records and Virgin to name just two), and the outlook for the recording industry continuing to look murky, it is all the more amazing that one of Boston’s most beloved local music shops continues to thrive. [...]