Travel Save money during New England travel in August Save money all month long with this running list of New England travel deals. One of the picnic areas, looking out onto the Boston skyline from Georges Island, part of the Boston Harbor Islands. The Boston Globe

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 August.

Transportation

Snag one-way fares on Breeze Airways for $49 through Aug. 4 on the airline’s new route from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to Myrtle Beach.

Get a $31 Bluebikes credit, courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, in celebration of National Wellness Month. The code BLUECROSSMARIDE can be entered in the Rewards section of the Bluebikes app and the credit can be used all at once or across multiple rides.

Save money while exploring the Cape Ann communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton by using the Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA), which is providing free rides on all regular bus services, including seasonal summer services, through Dec. 31.

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Families with young kids can take advantage of Amtrak’s kids discount, where all children ages 2-12 ride for 50% off and all tots under age 2 ride for free.

Travelers can save money on ferry tickets to the Boston Harbor Islands this season. Weekday ferry tickets are $10 for Massachusetts residents (a $15 savings), or folks can get a discount code from a local library for 50% off tickets for up to four people. Check out our Boston Harbor Islands guide for the 2025 season.

A Maine lobster roll at Atlantic Fish Company, which is participating in Dine Out Boston. – Atlantic Fish Company

Restaurants

Get a deal while dining at dozens of Boston restaurants during Dine Out Boston, taking place Aug. 3-16. Enjoy prix fixe menus at multiple price points for lunch and dinner. Check out the participating restaurants.

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Italian-American restaurant Pazza on Porter in East Boston has a midweek pasta deal for those who in need of a carb fix: $10 Pasta Tuesdays. The deal is good for both dine in and take out and dishes include rigatoni pomodoro, spaghetti with pesto, fusilli alfredo, and more.

You can get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal the day after the Red Sox win at any Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub.

Find out where to get $1 oysters every day of the week in Boston, from places like Publico Street Bistro & Garden to State Street Provisions to Trillium Fort Point.

A yoga class at Canyon Ranch Lenox. – Canyon Ranch

Hotels

Ladies, grab your bestie and head to Lake Opechee Inn & Spa in Laconia, N.H. where the girls getaway package includes two nights in a luxury guest room with a gas fireplace, 60-minute massages and signature pedicures, a welcome gift, and a $50 gift card to either Fratello’s Restaurant or O Steaks & Seafood. The package starts at $880 plus tax for two guests for two nights. The offer is good through Dec. 31 and cannot be booked online.

When you stay at The Pell in Middletown, R.I., part of the JdV by Hyatt collection, you’ll get two free tickets to The Breakers, the famous Gilded Age mansion in Newport. The offer code is 78439 and is valid through Jan. 31, 2026. Promotional blackout periods may apply.

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Save up to 20 percent off midweek stays at the Grafton Inn in Grafton, Vermont. The deal is good for midweek stays through Sept. 11.

Canyon Ranch Lenox in the Berkshires, just named one of the best destination spas in the U.S., is offering a deal right now where guests ages 13 to 21 can stay for free with a paying adult. The offer must be booked by Sept. 1 for stays that take place by Sept. 15.

The Revere Hotel in Boston is offering 15 percent off rates for Canadian visitors during a special Canada Resident Offer, available now through September. Canadian residents must present a valid ID at check-in.

Whale’s Tale Waterpark in Lincoln, N.H. – Whale’s Tale Waterpark

Museums / Attractions / Activities

Huttopia Southern Maine is offering New England residents a 20% discount on stays of two nights or more for all bookings made between July 24 and Aug. 7. New England residents can enter code RESIDENT20 when booking and will need a valid ID upon check-in.

Head to the Hatch Shell along Boston’s Charles River for free weekly concerts by the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. The two-hour concerts are free and include both classical and contemporary music. They begin at 7 p.m. and the schedule is here.

Whale’s Tale Waterpark in Lincoln, N.H., just named among the top 10 waterparks in the U.S., is offering discounted rates this season after 2 p.m. when the price drops from $52 to $29.

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New Hampshire’s Hampton Beach Village District is offering a parking special in the month of August: $10 all-day parking Monday through Friday and $20 all-day parking on Saturday and Sunday. The lots are located at 164 Ashworth Ave. and at 64 Ashworth Ave, on the corner of Brown Avenue

Looking for a White Mountains excursion this summer? Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln is offering free downhill mountain biking lessons. No reservations are required and bike rentals are available and can be reserved in advance for $25.

Every other Tuesday in Boston’s Seaport, SIDE Presents hosts a free program called Summer Sketch, with live sketching classes for the public from 5 to 7 p.m. The program provides all art supplies and all art levels are welcome. The remaining dates this summer are Aug. 12 & 26 and Sept. 9. Register at this link.

This summer, The Tides Beach Club in Kennebunkport, Maine is hosting a Stargazing Party that is free for guests and the public. Those interested can gather on the lawn for a guided night sky viewing through high-powered telescopes led by experts from the Astronomical Society of Northern New England. The star parties take place on Aug. 14, 21, and 28.

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.

There are many free outdoor movies taking place across Boston this month. Check out our 2025 ultimate guide to free outdoor movie screenings to find out where to go.

Kristi Palma Culture writer Kristi Palma is a culture writer for Boston.com, focusing on New England travel. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.