Boston
Mara Vorhees

One resident author, 50 days of on-the-ground research, 8 Iobster rolls eaten and 27 lagers imbibed. Special Day Trips chapter with excursions to Lexington, Salem and Concord. Bostonian experts give tips on where to go to eat, drink and play like a local. Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-theminute reviews, updates and traveler insights. Find the uncommon in Boston Common: sack races for kids of all ages, midnight tennis matches and hawk spotting. Discover the next John Singer Sargent at an open studio event in Jamaica Plain or SoWa. Order a cup o' joe like a local (regular, black, sweet or light), and don't forget the donuts. Forage for fruit on a " wild edibles " tour of Grape Island.