Founded in 1872, the Arnold Arboretum was the first public arboretum in North America, and is the second-biggest part of the Emerald Necklace after Franklin Park.

 The world tends to get pretty woodsy midway between Boston and New York. Yet somewhere in the lake-filled region of southeastern Connecticut is a little place called Foxwoods.

Yasmin McCarthy has spent the last year in jail — at the Liberty Hotel, that is. The historic jail-turned-luxury hotel is one of Boston's most unique places to spend the night, and as a concierge, Yasmin ensures that guests get the most our of their stay.

 Between the Green Monster at Fenway Park, Paul Revere’s house in the North End, and the winding Freedom Trail, Boston boasts a seemingly unlimited supply of attractions. Whether you live in the city or you're just visiting for a few days, a tour will help you get the lay of the land — and there are plenty to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites.

Infographic: Boston Marathon by the Numbers

Not too long ago, Boston native Nick MacDonald was working at Dunkin' Donuts when he was discovered by Hotel Commonwealth's then-director of operations. Working on a hunch that MacDonald would be a natural in the hotel industry, he offered him a job—and the rest is history.

 The Boston Marathon began its trek through the streets of the city in 1897, making it the oldest annual marathon in the world. Though the race originally started in Ashland, in 1925, it was moved to the corner of Ash Street and East Main Street in Hopkinton in order to conform to new Olympic standards set by Queen Alexandria and King Edward VII.

When they hear “Fenway,” most people think of baseball, but there’s a whole lot more going on in this Boston neighborhood than pop flies and World Series wins. Here are 10 ways to have a ball, even when it’s not game day.