See deck chairs, jewelry, fine China, and other authentic artifacts from the wreck site of the Titanic during an upcoming exhibition at The Saunders Castle at Park Plaza, Oct. 17 to May 29, 2025. “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” comes to Boston for the first time, with more than 250 artifacts and a chance for viewers to learn real stories about the passengers and crew of the “unsinkable” ocean liner, which sank in April 1912 during its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City. As you step into the exhibit, you’ll receive a replica boarding pass for one of the actual passengers and then follow that person’s journey throughout their sailing. You’ll also learn about the ship, from its construction to infamous sinking after colliding with an iceberg. The exhibition includes meticulously recreated rooms, such as cabins, galleries, and the ship’s grandiose staircase. It also addresses the contemporary — and, at times, controversial — efforts to recover artifacts from the wreck site, and the ongoing work to protect the site for scientific analysis and historical preservation. Timed-entry tickets: free up to 3 years old; $27.50 ages 4-12; $34.50 for military and 65 and older; and $39.50 for 13 and older; book early. www.castleboston.com
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You can now take a walking tour of the Theater District. Matthew J Lee/Globe staff
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A special Theater District tour
Take a walking tour of Boston’s Theater District and get a rare opportunity to step on a stage that’s welcomed Queen, Lady Gaga, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and other legends. Boston by Foot’s new two-hour Theater District tour runs Oct. 6, 15, and 27, and includes a behind-the-scenes look at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. The tour takes visitors to see the exteriors of The Wilbur, Citizens Opera House, Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, Emerson Colonial Theatre, and Emerson Paramount Theatre. Then learn about the Wang Theatre’s history and architecture, from its days as a hotel and then movie “cathedral” to its current role as a venue for star-studded performances. Tourgoers also get an exclusive peek inside the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame. Tickets: $25 for members, $30 non-members. https://bostonbyfoot.org/tours/theater-district
The Ikon Pass provides unlimited lift access to 17 resorts worldwide. Alterra Mountain Company
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What’s new and notable for Ikon Pass holders
Time to dust off your skis and boards and get ready for another fun winter on the slopes. Consider getting an Ikon Pass, which provides unlimited lift access to 17 resorts worldwide (including Stratton and Sugarbush) and up to seven days access at 42 other destinations from Alyeska, Alaska, to The Remarkables in New Zealand. Get up to a week of skiing and riding at Sierra-at-Tahoe, which joins the Ikon Pass this year and, in New England, Killington, Loon, and Sugarloaf. Altogether, Ikon Pass resorts added 28 new lifts, new lodges, more terrain, and more extensive snowmaking. In New England, passholders can enjoy Stratton’s revamped high-speed Ursa Lift, which will bring more riders than ever up the mountain, Sugarbush’s new four-person lift to the summit (replacing the Heaven’s Gate triple), and Loon’s upgraded outdoor space at the Octagon Lodge, which has a new snowmelt surface for keeping the patio clear and a new walkway for better access and flow. Prices start at $289 for a two-day pass to $1,359 for an all-access, no-blackouts pass. www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes
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Arctic Zone’s Titan Collapsible Rolling Cooler works great for tailgating, picnics, and camping and beach adventures. Arctic Zone
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A wheeled cooler for all types of travel
Keep drinks and snacks cold for picnics, tailgating, sports games, and camping and beach adventures with Arctic Zone’s Titan Collapsible Rolling Cooler. The 60-can wheeled cooler has a leakproof lining with Microban technology that prevents bacteria, Deep Freeze insulation with a radiant heat barrier that helps maintain ice for up to three days, and a Velcroed opening on top so you can quickly access the cooler without having to unzip the entire lid. It also has an insulated and expandable front pocket to keep sandwiches and snacks separate from drinks, large mesh side pockets, an attached bottle opener, and a comfortable wide shoulder strap. One of its top features: the included foldable, all-terrain cart, which can make carrying your fully loaded cooler a breeze. The cart holds up to 100 pounds, has a telescoping handle, and comes with an expandable base. This handy cart can even be used to wheel a small backpack, camera bag, or other carry-on luggage through an airport, making it extra versatile. Both the cart and bag collapse down smaller for easy storage. $79.99. https://arcticzone.com
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KARI BODNARCHUK
Kari Bodnarchuk can be reached at travelwriter@karib.us.
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