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Rooftop Bars in Boston: The best local spots across the city

Updated for 2022! What better way to spend time with friends, family or colleagues than enjoying a drink in the fresh air while taking in iconic city views? These rooftop bars in Boston offer phenomenal opportunities to get out, and enjoy!

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Art Week: Greater Boston

Art Week MA begins today! In the last few weeks we took you on a tour of Cape Cod and the South Coast and showcased some great events planned in conjunction with this fun festival. Today we look at the Greater Boston area! Check out some of these fun events throughout the next week! Continue reading

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Architectural Styles of Greater Boston: Colonial Revival Style

One of the most prolific architectural styles in America has roots in a celebration that marked the nation’s centennial and a renewed interest in the nation’s colonial beginnings. In 1876, the United States was 100 years old. To mark the occasion, a grand Centennial International Exhibit opened in Philadelphia, attracting 10 million people. Americans were looking to the past as inspiration for the future—including architects.

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Architectural Styles of Greater Boston: Italianate

From designer clothes to sleek sports cars, it’s well known that Italians have a first-rate sense of style, and their architecture is no exception. Inspired by the picturesque villas found in northern Italy, architects around the world began imitating their aura in the early 19th century and the Italianate movement was born.

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