Massachusetts · 3 to 4 days · about 30 miles

Boston Marathon: Hopkinton to Back Bay

Finish-line hotels and quieter stays along the course.

The Boston Marathon runs on Patriots' Day in April, and Back Bay rooms near the Boylston Street finish sell out a year ahead. Families who drive in often stay along the course in the western suburbs and take the train in.

Official event site: Boston Athletic Association

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 2 nights

   Boston, MA

   Back Bay hotels a short walk from the finish line.

   Our pick: The Lenox Hotel

   Also worth a look: Fairmont Copley Plaza

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2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Newton, MA

   Heartbreak Hill side of the course with easier parking.

   Our pick: Boston Marriott Newton

   Boutique inns in NewtonPrivate homes on Vrbo

3. Stop 3 · 1 night

   Framingham, MA

   Value stays a short drive from the Hopkinton start.

   Our pick: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center

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When to go

Patriots' Day, the third Monday in April.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Boston Athletic Association page before you book.

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