Time In: The best things to do at home

Stuck at home? Us too. Experience the best of The Hub from your couch.

By Time Out Boston Staff Posted: Friday April 3 2020

Just because you’re spending more time indoors doesn’t mean you can’t immerse yourself in the best culture, food and drink that Boston has to offer. (In between all of those work-from-home conference calls, that is.) Here we're collecting all of our guides to experiencing the best of the city without leaving your home, so you can make the most of the next few weeks. You'll find everything from comprehensive roundups of the best films on streaming to innovative ways that Boston institutions are making their offerings available to those staying home. Not to mention, we've got plenty of inspo for you to read to start planning your days for when you do get back out there. Read on for great tips for Time In, as recommended by Time Out staff.

Arts and culture from your couch

News

Boston-themed streams to watch and listen to while staying home

See locally-filmed movies, learn more about the city, or check in on recent shows from local chefs and celebs.

Restaurants

The best food delivery in Boston

When you want a meal from one of the best eateries in Boston but don’t want to leave the house, delivery is the answer.

News

Enjoy these Boston museums and cultural institutions from your home

Click around and enjoy these top attractions from the comfort of home.

News

Boston’s top breweries are offering delivery and beer to-go

Several of the area's top breweries are offering delivery service and curbside pickup.

Delivery and takeout options in Boston

News

Local restaurants offering takeout, delivery and curbside pickup

The most delicious way to keep these businesses going is by ordering up a feast for you and your crew

News

The best grocery delivery options in Boston

Locals have found themselves scrambling to satisfy their culinary urges and basic needs

News

Boston’s top breweries are offering delivery and beer to-go

Just when we need beer the most, several of the area's top breweries are keeping our fridges packed

Restaurants

The best 16 pizzerias in The Hub

Stock up by ordering a pie (or three) from one the best pizzerias in The Hub

How to help

News

Here’s how to help Boston’s restaurants and bars

Give back via online tipping, GoFundMe fundraisers, gift cards and merch purchases

News

Find out how to support our Time Out Market Boston eateries

Need for inspo for your next meal? Look no further than these Market hot spots.

Need some activity or fresh air?

News

Get some fresh air at these Boston parks and hiking spots

As long as you maintain proper distancing, a good hike, walk, bike or jog is great for your health

News

Get fit at home with these online workouts from local gyms and studios

Many Boston gyms and fitness studios are offering online alternatives to their typical workouts

Best films to stream right now

Movies

The 35 best movies on Netflix right now

The best movies on Netflix right now are staggeringly good

Movies

The 100 best animated movies ever made

Find Oscar winners, along with darkly imaginative foreign films from Japan, France and beyond

Theater

The 30 best musical movies of all time

Song and dance have been in the Hollywood mix since the first major talkie, 1927's The Jazz Singer

Movies

The 100 best movies of all time

Our list includes some of the most recognized action, feminist and foreign films

Travel the country without leaving home

News

Take virtual tours of America's greatest national parks on Google Earth

You can take online journeys far and wide—all while wearing sweatpants

Things to do

The 19 most stunning castles in the USA

You don’t have to book a flight to Europe to see a medieval ruin

Travel

The most scenic train rides in America

In this age of planes and automobiles, train travel offers a wildly atmospheric throwback

Travel

The 17 best places to visit in the USA

Add this essential collection to your 2020 travel bucket list

More Time In

Film

The 12 best Angelina Jolie movies

The best Angelina Jolie movies highlight the actors’ talent in everything from action to drama to docs

Film

The 30 best documentaries on Netflix in the UK

From true-crime horrors to Beyoncé and Taylor, Netflix‘s best documentaries offer a true story for everyone.

Music

The 20 best kids’ karaoke songs

These kids’ karaoke songs will transform your children into full-fledged rock stars

Music

25 actually great kids’ songs to get your family moving

These are the popular kids’ songs that actually bop

Music

The 30 best running songs

These killer running songs should help you set your pace and get your blood pumping

Music

The 30 best cover songs of all time

From soulful makeovers to pop reinventions, these are the best cover songs of all time

Music

The 50 best Christmas songs of all time

Not all Christmas songs are boring. These 50 pop-music carols are sure to brighten your holiday.

Film

The 50 best movie villains of all time

From slashers to femme fatales, these are the villains we truly love to hate

Film

The 25 best Netflix original series to stream in the UK

From ‘Squid Game’ to ‘Stranger Things’, these are the best Netflix original series

Film

The 20 best action movies on Netflix in the UK

Fancy a quiet night in? Well then stay the hell away from the best action movies on Netflix in the UK.

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