Phillips House is a historic mansion located at 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA 01970, operated by Historic New England. It’s the only mansion on Chestnut Street that’s open to the public. 

🍎 Let’s talk cider: crisp, bubbly, and way more fun than you might expect. Whether you’re team dry, team sweet, or just team ‘bring me another,’ Boston’s cider scene has something for every palate. Dev says, “It’s great for ski season, not as heavy as IPA’s.”

What happens when you combine a love of good food, good drinks, and a little friendly competition? You get Boston’s adult arcade scene—a place where Pac-Man is still chomping dots, but this time you’ve got a cocktail in hand. 

Dust OFF the cobwebs and get out the Pumpkin Beer...its that time of year!

Open for a pumpkin spice secret!

Boston Public Market’s signature annual fundraising celebration. It’s a lively, community-driven event that brings together food, music, and local makers—all while supporting a meaningful mission. 

HONK! Festival (often called Honkfest) is a festival of activist street bands that started in Somerville, Massachusetts in 2006 and has since spread to cities around the world.

When Devon asked us to write about Indoor Rock climbing, at first, we thought, why on earth.... but, as usual, we do our homework, and find out Devon knows what’s hot! And once again, our girl is right!

The festival takes place the weekend after Labor Day, spanning three days—from Friday to Sunday—right on scenic Ocean Boulevard, which is closed to create a pedestrian promenade filled with food, fun, and festivities. 

Here’s a look at in-person September 2025 events in the Boston area celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary of independence:

A mortgage company helps people borrow money to buy a home…

Ahh... farm-to-table. Is there any fresher way to eat? (Okay, don’t answer that...)

There was a time when setting the table was as much a part of dinner as the food itself. Fork on the left, knife on the right, napkin neatly folded — the quiet ritual signaling that the day’s work was done, and a shared meal was about to begin.

When it comes to knowing anything about beautiful and historic homes, Devon is our go to gal! We didn’t even know half of these amazing homes existed. Now, we can’t wait to visit...especially since many of them are in our own backyards!

These days, we could all use a little more comfort, right?!!! The world’s gone a bit cray cray. One tried-and-true way to feel better? Lifting your fork (and your mood) at a great diner. The food’s always solid, the service friendly, and there’s something beautifully nostalgic about it all. Here are some of our favorites and some even making the Chronicle List...

We hear how divided everyone is these days, but here at These Days with Devon, we know one thing we can ALL AGREE ON.... OUR LOVE of PIZZA!  So, we did our homework, and put our tastebuds to the test, and (drum roll please....)

Beach reads for a summer day

ONE OF our favorite summer subjects – ICE-CREAM...

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