Travel
Save money all month long with this running list of New England travel deals.
What’s better than a New England getaway? A New England getaway with a discount.
Ahead, discover travel deals for food, transportation, hotels, and activities across the region this May.
Transportation
Beginning May 1, travelers can explore Nova Scotia and Maine for less money when bringing a group aboard The Cat, a high-speed car ferry in Bar Harbor, Maine. The One, Two, Free deal allows travelers who book a reservation for one vehicle and two passengers to enjoy free passage for up to three additional passengers (a savings of up to $630). The deal is available until Oct. 15.
In celebration of National Bike Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering a $50 credit for Bluebikes, its largest credit ever. Beginning on May 1, bikers can redeem the credit by entering the code BLUECROSSMABIKE in the “rewards” section of the Bluebikes app. Credits are available while supplies last and must be used by Dec. 31, 2025.
Get 25% off flights to Europe on PLAY through May 4. Restrictions and baggage fees apply.
Amtrak is offering 20% off Downeaster fares for all trains on any day due to a tie replacement project that will result in service modifications and minor delays. No promo code is needed and the deal is valid for travel April 1 to June 30.
Restaurants
Five lucky moms who brunch on Mother’s Day, May 11, at Medium Rare in Watertown will discover a spa gift card beneath their plates. But all moms will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and a rose, as well as a $39.99 bottomless brunch with unlimited cocktails for 25 cents. For those who’d prefer dinner, get complimentary seconds when ordering the steak frites entree for $34.95.
Head over to Providence G in Providence, R.I. for an after-work ‘Appy Hour’ in May with specials that include $1 buck-a-cluck chicken drumsticks at GPub (where sidewalk seating opens on May 15), half-priced bottles of wine at Sarto and buck-a-shuck oysters on the Rooftop.
Take mom to The Lexington in Cambridge on May 11 for a special Mother’s Day meal. Guests will enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu for $50 per person. Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Diners can snag deals every night of the week at the Wayside Restaurant in Montpelier, Vermont, which has been serving patrons since 1918. The entrees, which range from chicken pie to meatloaf, start at $9.95 and include soup and a choice of two sides.
Chateau Italian Kitchen & Bar, which has several locations in Massachusetts, has special deals for those who don’t mind eating early. Three-course early dinner deals are served weekly between 3 and 5 p.m. on Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m. and include $12.99 for pasta, $18.99 for seafood, and more. Find a location near you.
Hotels
In honor of the 25th anniversary of NSYNC’s “It’s gonna be me,” Great Wolf Lodge, which has locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is running a “It’s gonna be May” promo for one day only on Thursday, May 1: Save up to 51% off stays between May 1 and Aug. 14 by using the promo code BEMAY.
Raffles Boston has launched a partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) and is offering an “Affair of the Arts” package beginning May 1 that includes accommodations in a Raffles suite, butler service, passes for two to the MFA, roundtrip transportation to the museum, daily breakfast, a $100 dining credit, and a keepsake from Raffles and the MFA. The starting rate is $1,636 and is subject to availability. The deal is available through Dec. 31.
The iconic Veranda House on Nantucket was just rebuilt after a devastating fire and travelers can save up to 15% on extended stays through June with the promo code ESSEN. Take a look inside the property, which reopened in April.
Get 15% off when you book a three-night stay at Watch Hill Inn in Watch Hill, R.I., valid for stays between May 2 and June 14 and also Sept. 14 and Oct. 31. Guests will also have access to the amenities at the nearby Ocean House.
Take advantage of a New England Inns & Resorts (NEIRA) summer special and save 20% off Thursday to Sunday stays and 10% off Friday and Saturday stays at Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook, Conn. by using the code NEIRA. The offer is valid through May 31.
Museums / Attractions / Activities
Ski for $9 at Black Mountain in Jackson, N.H. on May 3 during the ski area’s 90th birthday bash and final day of the season.
At Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Boston, which offers food, beer, and films all in one place, you can snag gift cards worth $75 or more for 20% off through May 9 courtesy of a Mother’s Day promotion.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) will offer free admission to Massachusetts residents on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during its Memorial Day Open House. Tickets are available in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will enjoy music, dance, art making, and more.
The World Afrika Day Block Party will take over Downtown Crossing in Boston on May 24, and the free celebration will bring together DJs, artists, vendors, and more.
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston offers free admission every Thursday night from 5 to 9 p.m. Advanced tickets are recommended and become available at 10 a.m. the morning of the visit.
Save money this spring with our list of 10 free things to do in Boston in May, which includes concerts, blooming lilacs, and meditation in the Boston Public Garden.
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