Staying in Cannabis-Friendly Accommodations in Boston

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Boston is an excellent option for a day trip or even a longer vacation. But if you’re a cannabis hobbyist, you might be wondering how you can tie your consumption into your visit without running afoul of any trouble. After all, if you pick up new, exciting products from a Boston weed dispensary you’ll want to consume them as soon as possible!

The good news is that Boston is a 420-friendly city in many ways, including offering a wide range of weed-approved accommodations. Here is what you need to know about legal consumption in the city, where to stay during your trip, and some tips to make the most of the experience without leaving a bad impression on your hosts.

Understanding Legal Consumption

While Massachusetts law is friendlier than many states when it comes to cannabis, it is still essential that you carefully follow the rules when consuming weed in Boston. Only adults aged 21 and over can possess or consume marijuana, but there is no need for a medical card, as recreational cannabis is widely available.

Out-of-state visitors can purchase as long as they show government-issued ID, but you cannot take your purchases across state lines — so plan on only buying what you can consume while you visit. Bring a sealed container with you to store your items.

Up to 5g of concentrates or 1 ounce of weed can be stored in this container in a vehicle; otherwise, you need to put it in a private location (such as your hotel room). There is no public marijuana usage, and cannabis use is prohibited anywhere that smoking is. Thus, if you are staying in a non-smoking room in a hotel, you should not use marijuana, either.

Best Cannabis-Friendly Boston Accommodations

If you want to enjoy the sights of Boston without worrying about whether it’s legal to smoke, be sure to stay at an accommodation that allows for marijuana usage. AirBnBs are a frequent choice here because you can ask the owner directly if you’re allowed to smoke.

If you want to stay at a hotel, always check their policies; you may need to select a smoking room or one with a private, sheltered outdoor space. Some popular options in and around Boston include:

• XV Beacon in the heart of Boston (near Freedom Trail!)
• The Whitney Hotel (close to Boston Common)
• Hurdle Hill Farms (in Wenham)
• The Verb Hotel (right by Fenway Park)
• Healing Homes (smoking is allowed on the balcony)

Tips and Etiquette

Even if you select accommodations that are 420-friendly in Boston, it is still important that you treat the space with respect. You should:

• Double-check the rules. Make sure you only smoke in areas where you are allowed to. Even if you are in a cannabis-friendly accommodation, there may be better (or worse) places to smoke. Smoke outside when possible, or turn on an interior fan to help filter the air.
• Be aware of others around you. If your balcony adjoins another room’s outdoor space, consider how any smoke or odor you produce could impact people nearby. They did not consent to partake in your cannabis.
• Clean up after yourself. While most people will not leave their actual marijuana products behind, it can be easy to leave ash, scraps of rolls, or used lighters by mistake. Leave the place nicer than you found it.
• Know yourself. If you tend to get the munchies, don’t clean out the entire contents of your host’s refrigerator and pantry without trying to replace some of the items. If you’re enjoying a strain that’s going to leave you melted into the couch fast asleep, turn the TV or music down so your neighbors don’t have to deal with your noise while you’re out cold.
• Avoid absorbent materials. If you want to smoke indoors, it’s better to do so on a wooden kitchen chair than while lying down in bed. Not only can you leave debris in the bed, but the soft material is more likely to retain the smell of whatever you’re smoking (or oils on your hands from edibles).

Enjoy Cannabis in Boston

Taking a trip through Boston and enjoying weed along the way don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, Boston is home to many wonderful dispensaries that are definitely worth checking out — just be sure you’ve thought about your accommodations beforehand.

Once you’ve got a place to stay, be sure to stop by Pure Oasis to stock up on the products you need to fuel your trip. Our helpful budtenders can recommend new products or help you find your perennial favorites. Visit one of our dispensaries to check out our lineup.