Eight great New England road trips for fall

Sometimes the itch to travel can’t wait. Fortunately, Boston is surrounded by weekend excursions that don’t require copious planning. So grab a bag and explore eight road trips that pack food, adventure, and relaxation into a whirlwind 36 hours.

Fun things to do around Greater Boston

If you’re in need of a sweet treat or jolt of caffeine to begin your road trip or day around the city, consider making a stop at one of our picks for the best bakeries and coffee shops. Staying in? Pick up a new read at one of our favorite bookstores. Need to keep kids entertained? Check out this list of things to do with kids. Regardless of your plans, a sandwich is never a bad idea. These sandwich shops are tops. 

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Stay local and savor Boston this fall

At the height of autumn, Boston’s pretty parks and tree-lined streets are decked out in vibrant color, and the city is as lively and picturesque as it ever gets. Let the leaf-peeping crowds head west or north; instead, stay local and savor the city with these suggestions from the Globe’s Living Arts section.

A meteorologist’s guide to the region’s best leaf-peeping

A cooler start to the season, paired with the increasing drought, is accelerating the changing colors across the region. Globe meteorologist Ken Mahan maps out the region’s foliage hotspots.

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