Entertainment, Culture, and Dining

• Harvard University Dining Services
• Boston Restaurant Guide
• Restaurants at Harvard-Square.Com
• Harvard food and lodging links

• Boston Globe Calendar
• Sanders theater
• American Reperatory Theatre
• Arts First '97, Harvard
• Arts-Online.Com
• Boston Ballet
• Boston Symphony Orchestra
• Harvard University Museums
• Museum of Fine Arts

There are several outdoor activities that one can pursue in the New England area. In excess of regular sports, one can also indulge in adventure sports such as sailing, rowing, schulling, in-line skating ("rollerblading"), skiing, camping, etc...to name a few. Runners can join the Boston marathon, held early in spring. Harvard University has a lot of sports facilities available for their staff and students. There are also many fitness centers in the Boston area.

• Boston Globe -"Things to do" Check it out. It has a lot of info.
• Harvard University Athletics
• Boston Red Sox
• New England Patriots

NEW ENGLAND STATE TOURISM LINKS AND HOTLINES

• Massachusetts: 800-227-MASS from Sept. 15 through the first week in November. The average peak season in the western part of the state is the first two weeks in October; the eastern region is the third week in October.
• Connecticut: 800-282-6863 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tourism officials are predicting the foliage will peak the second and third weeks of October.
• Maine: 800-932-3419 through Columbus Day. Northern Maine generally peaks from mid to late September, the Western region around the beginning of October and the southern and coastal regions the beginning of October through Columbus Day.
• New Hampshire: 800-258-3608 or 800-262-6660. from Sept. 15 to mid-October, a recorded line updated every Monday and Thursday. Average peak season is the last week in September and first two weeks in October.
• Rhode Island: 800-556-2484 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average peak season is the last three weeks of October.
• Vermont: 802-828-3239 through Oct. 3. In central and southern Vermont, average peak season is the last week in September and the first two weeks of October.

OTHER LINKS

Maine foliage - Find out about Maine foliage hot spots, as well as about fall fairs, apple orchards, and wildlife and mountain outings.

Insider's Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands - Plan your complete trip with lodging, parks, and sightseeing info.

New England Travel Guide - Find sightseeing, kids' stuff, and more.

Worcester County bike trails - Plan a bike trip on the "Johnny Appleseed Trail" throughout north central Massachusetts.