Road Trip Week 2017: The Best Food and Restaurants Near Boston

Get out of the city for the weekend — or for the summer

Contributors: Eater Boston Staff

Welcome to Eater’s first-ever Road Trip Week! Here on Eater Boston, we’ll be highlighting some great destinations within an easy drive of Boston — as well as some tourist-friendly spots within Boston for those of you road-tripping into the city from out of town.

Keep an eye on this page throughout the week and beyond: All road trip-themed Eater Boston stories will appear right here, including some newly published pieces and some relevant older maps and stories. To see what other Eater cities and Eater.com are up to, check out the Road Trip Week archive page.

Main image: Cheeseburger and fries at Lexie’s Joint in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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June 14, 2018
Around Massachusetts in 20 Ice Creams

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Start planning your summer road trips

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June 15, 2017
Take a Road Trip to These Dog-Friendly New England Breweries

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Beer. Dogs. What could be better?
June 14, 2017
Local Chefs Weigh in on the Great Lobster Roll Debate: Hot vs. Cold

By Korsha Wilson
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Plus, they share some of their favorite lobster roll destinations

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June 13, 2017
Where to Eat Near Symphony Hall in Boston

By Dana Hatic@DanaHatic
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Options for dining before or after a performance

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June 12, 2017
Deadhorse Hill: One Reason to Drive to Worcester

By Korsha Wilson

Chef/co-owner Jared Forman reflects on year one and reveals why some chefs with Boston roots prefer to open restaurants elsewhere
April 26, 2017
A Guide to Dining and Drinking in Salem, Massachusetts

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal@blumie

Where to find French pastries, hard cider, ice cream, old-fashioned candy, and more
March 16, 2017
Eater Recommends: What to Eat and Drink in Salem

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal@blumie

Seek out these dishes on your next North Shore expedition
October 26, 2016
A North End Cannoli Crawl

By Katie Chudy
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Mike’s, Modern, and more

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May 16, 2016
Shack Food: Casual Summer Dining in New England

By Lauren Friel

It isn’t summer in New England without ice cream, fried clams, and lobster rolls
December 4, 2015
A Neighborhood Food Crawl Through Newburyport

By Katie Chudy
Via Neighborhood Food Crawls on Eater [EBOS]

Take a virtual tour through some of the food in the Newburyport, about an hour north of Boston, from oysters to hand pies.
October 28, 2015
A Neighborhood Food Crawl Through Great Barrington

By Katie Chudy
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Take a virtual tour through some of the food in the beautiful town of Great Barrington, about 140 miles west of Boston, from pizza to pastries.
July 15, 2015
An Armenian Food Treasure Trove in Watertown: Lamejun, Boregs, and More

By Katie Chudy
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For Cheap Eats Week, peek inside Watertown markets Sevan, Arax, and Massis.

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April 3, 2015
What to Eat at Fenway Park, Home of the Boston Red Sox

By Rachel Leah Blumenthal@blumie
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February 4, 2015
A Neighborhood Food Crawl Through Medford

By Katie Chudy
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December 9, 2014
A Neighborhood Food Crawl Through Dorchester

By Katie Chudy

Take a virtual tour through Dorchester, where you'll find everything from banh mi to kielbasa to Irish soda bread.

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