Travel
slash 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 October.
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Transportation
Thanks to a partnership between the MBTA and the city of Boston, bus service on routes 23, 28, and 29 is fare free through Feb. 28, 2026. The routes travel through Roxbury and Dorchester, connecting riders to Ruggles, Jackson Square, Mattapan, and Ashmont.
Adults who purchase an Amtrak ticket can bring a child between the age of 2 and 12 for 50% off on the same reservation and infants under age 2 ride free.
Restaurants
Summer Shack is giving away a free 1-pound lobster to people born in October between Oct. 1-31. The offer is for dine-in at the Cambridge location only and does not include gratuity. Birthday guests must show I.D.
Chick-fil-A is opening a new restaurant in Foxborough on Oct. 2 and patrons who dress in cow print on opening day — whether it’s an entire cow costume or a cow-spotted accessory — can snag a free entrée.
Guests who are “Circle of Friends” reward members at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant get a free taco between 3 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 7, which is National Taco Day. Become a rewards member before you go by visiting margs.com/rewards. Find a location near you.
34 Park Andover is celebrating National Pizza month with a seasonal special: the Fall Harvest Pizza topped with garlic butter, butternut squash, caramelized onions, figs, mozzarella, and gorgonzola. Get a 12” pie for $12 and a 19” pie for $19. Also, snag six bar snacks for $6 Monday through Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Sugar Factory Boston has weekday lunch specials available until 3 p.m. for $14.99 that include the Sugar Factory burger, personal pepperoni pizza, Baja fish tacos, Caesar salad with grilled chicken, and turkey club sandwich.
Sunset Cantina in Boston serves $3 tacos and $5 margaritas once a week on Taco Tuesday.
Hotels
White Mountain Hotel & Resort in North Conway, N.H. is offering a Golden Age Discount for guests age 60 and above. Seniors get 20 percent off the best available rate Sunday through Thursday and amenities include a year-round outdoor heated pool and hot tub.
The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont is offering a romantic getaway package that includes up to 20% off a two-night stay, champagne, chocolate, dinner for two, daily breakfast for two, a 50-minute couples’ massage (a $410 worth), and a late checkout. October rates start at $777 and the package starts at $1,613.
Travelers can get 20% off stays at The Wanderer in Kennebunk, Maine between Sept. 1 and Oct. 25 when booking a minimum of three nights. Blackout dates and room type restrictions may apply.
Raffles Boston is celebrating its second anniversary with a special package for guests called A Toast to Two that includes a deluxe room for two nights, signature butler service, and access to the Guerlain Spa and wellness amenities for $915. The offer is bookable between Sept. 4 and Oct. 31 for stays through Feb. 2, 2026.
When travelers stay at The Pell in Middletown, R.I., part of the JdV by Hyatt collection, they’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.
Museums / Attractions / Activities
Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) and free admission to the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) on Oct. 13 in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
College students can receive $5 off admission on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to Boston Lights at Franklin Park Zoo by showing their college ID.
Enter a digital lottery for a chance at $10 tickets to see “Hamilton” at Citizens Opera House in Boston Sept. 23 to Nov. 2. Forty discounted tickets will be made available for every performance and those interested must use the official “Hamilton” app to enter.
Play a game of free miniature golf at USS Constitution Minigolf in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Each of the nine holes features fun facts about the United States Navy. The activity is open daily through the end of October.
Looking specifically for things to do in the city? Discover 10 free things to do in Boston in October.
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