HyperLocal News for Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Minuteman Park: The real revolutionary roadYou can walk or bike along the Battle Road -- the real revolutionary road -- at Minuteman National Park outside Boston. You'll meet American history there.

The Flea at MIT: Hello, Computer!A high-tech Cambridge electronics and computer flea market draws thousands of plugged-in bargain hunters.

Forest Hills Cemetery: Open-air museum boasts a sculptural pathWhile King’s Chapel and Granary burial grounds get all of the attention among tourists looking to hobnob with the ghosts of Boston’s colonial past, Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain is a sublime historic garden cemetery boasting 275-acres of winding paths, rugged hills and memorial statues celebrating the lives of Boston-area trailblazers.

Door tour: Size matters in MarbleheadWith the front doors of Marblehead's historic homes found in Washington Square scattered throughout one of the country's oldest fishing town, size definitely matters.

Christian Science Mother Church: A calm preserve in BostonThe Christian Science complex in Boston is a bit of calm beauty surrounded by an urban landscape.

Dewey Square Parks: Market and music in Boston’s Financial DistrictThe once depressed stretch between Oliver and Summer streets along Atlantic Avenue in Boston’s Financial District is blossoming into the place to go for those looking for a green-space respite from the concrete and asphalt that once dominated the landscape near South Station.

Swan boats: Gentle journey in heart of the cityYou'll find these swan boats in children's books and nowhere else but Boston. The gentle ride is a Hub original.

Privateer Fame: Sailing from Salem harborYou can cruise in a full-scale replica of the schooner "Fame," the boat that captured British booty as a government-approved pirate in the War of 1812.

Unlimited Tours 'Hahvahd': An insider's look at an Ivy League SchoolAn entertaining, informative look at the Harvard University campus in Cambridge is offered by upstart Unofficial Tours.

Charles River Canoe & Kayak: See Boston, Cambridge from on the riverCanoe and kayak rentals make touring Boston a glide. And you can even order barbeque for the tour's end.

Milky Way Lounge: Growing pains for Jamaica Plain hangoutAfter 15 years as an award-winning entertainment complex formerly on Centre Street in Hyde Square, the recently relocated Bella Luna Restaurant and Milky Way Lounge set up shop at its new digs near the Stony Brook T stop in May 2009.

Paramount Center: Rebirth of Washington Street’s theatre rowThe once stunning Paramount Theatre, a former 1700-seat, single-screen Art Deco movie theatre that first opened in 1932 and eventually deteriorated to an adult movie house before it closed in 1976, has been restored to its former glory as part of Emerson College’s new $92 million Paramount Center.

Lantern Festival at Forest Hills CemeteryInspired by an old-school Buddhist ritual, the lush landscape at Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain is lit up with paper lanterns inscribed with a personal message crafted by a Japanese calligrapher to pay homage to those who’ve passed in this moving annual Bon Festival, now in its 12th year, at Lake Hibiscus in the heart of this beautifully designed Victorian resting place from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 15.

Boston Pops: Celebrate Fourth of July with a bangWant to embrace the "Oohs" and "Ahhs" of the Fourth of July holiday? There’s nothing more synonymous with Boston in the summertime than the city’s annual Fourth of July bash on the Charles River Esplanade.

Boston Public Library: Made-in-Massachusetts movie series continuesWant to watch free movies on location where a slew of made-in-Massachusetts films were shot, including the spy thriller “Knight and Day” with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz? You're in luck.

Boston Harbor Islands: Free ferry service for day trippersThe Boston Harbor Island Alliance kicks off its 2010 season of programs and activities this month and on Monday, June 14 and Friday, July 16 the group is offering “Free Ferry Days,” when ferry service to the Boston Harbor's Spectacle and Georges Islands is on the house.

Lowell Folk Festival is largest free traditional U.S. festLowell, just 30 miles northwest of Boston, will host [and feed, ethnically] thousands of visitors at the 25th Lowell Folk Festival July 23 through 25. And the music is completely free.

AIDS Walk Boston turns 25For the 25th AIDS Walk Boston which begins and ends at the Charles River Esplanade’s Hatch Shell on Sunday, June 6, the AIDS Action Committee is honoring 25 individuals who have made invaluable contributions to the fight against AIDS.

Free movies return to Boston’s Hatch ShellFree Friday-evening movies at the Hatch Shell are a 25-year Boston tradition. The family-friendly movies are back this summer, complete with games and giveaways.

Summer museums, attractions free on FridaysA local foundation is providing free admission to more than a score of museums, zoos, sports spots and family attractions this summer.

Pirate Faire coming to Gloucester HarborPirates -- the kind who will not kill or kidnap you -- will take over a harbor-side park in Gloucester for two June weekends. Many of them sing.

40th Boston Pride parade hits the streets June 12More than a half million spectators turned out for last year’s gay pride parade in Boston. This year, the June 12 parade is part of Boston Pride Week 2010 and promises to equal or better the turnout and street festivities of the past.

Mr. Bartley’s: Gourmet burgers in Harvard SquareIt's been a tumultuous two years for the Harvard Square staple that has been serving up political slander and pop-culture worship along with its killer burgers since 1960.

Le’s Vietnamese Restaurant: Pho for all in Harvard SquareWant to know where to go for pho in Harvard Square? While the hole-in-the-wall ambience of Le’s Vietnamese Restaurant hidden in Cambridge’s The Garage can be enough to scare off the average foodie, don’t judge a venerated culinary hot spot by its food-court cover.

Clover Food Lab: MIT food truck rolls into BostonLooking for a healthy meal on wheels? The a la cart offerings of Clover Food Lab has recently set up shop on Dewey Square Park, the regentrified section of the Greenway between Summer and Congress streets in Boston’s Financial District.

Picco: South End chic on a budgetWant to chill in the heart of the South End this summer but don’t want to burn a whole in your wallet? Picco, which stands for pizza and ice cream company, is a hidden gem on Tremont Street known for its South End chic ambience and retro décor.

Doyle’s Café: Boston’s quintessential Irish pubWalking into Doyle's Café, the beer-soaked restaurant and watering hole located on Washington Street in Jamaica Plain, is a history lesson waiting to happen.

Bella Luna Restaurant: Dine under the stars in Jamaica PlainThe relocated Bella Luna Restaurant has evolved to reflect the tone of their groovy new space. It’s a celestial-inspired aesthetic punctuated with dark red walls and exposed brick coupled with their signature star-shaped lanterns dangling over booths and hand-painted plates.

The Barking Crab: World-famous lobster shack in Boston's Seaport DistrictThe Barking Crab, the no-frills culinary hot spot located in South Boston's Seaport District and known for its bright red-and-yellow, big-top style outdoor dining area and larger-than-life lobster claws, is a New England must-see that kicks into high gear during Boston's warmer months.

Burtons Grill: Fenway's upscale favorite expands to PeabodyBurtons Grill won over diehard Red Sox fans when they set up shop in the Fenway neighborhood at 1363 Boylston St. Now, the New England-based restaurant group announced that it will open a sixth location in nearby Peabody on Monday, June 28.

The Beehive: Buzz behind the South End hot spot continuesThere’s no denying the buzz behind The Beehive in Boston’s South End neighborhood.

Kelly’s Roast Beef: Revere Beach favorite rolls into BostonKelly’s Roast Beef, a family-owned restaurant that’s famous for its boardwalk favorites that first opened in Revere Beach in 1951, recently set up shop at the former location of Marty’s Liquors located at 1227 Commonwealth Ave.

Provincetown Inn: Historic hotel on the tip of Cape CodLooking for a reasonably priced room with arguably one of the most breathtaking views in Massachusetts? Provincetown Inn, located at the beginning of Commercial Street near the historic park where the Pilgrims first set foot on Cape Cod on Nov. 21, 1620 before signing the Mayflower Compact, is a historic hotel that boasts to-die-for seaside views of Provincetown Harbor and Cape Cod Bay.