Where to Enjoy Cannabis Around Boston (Legally and Safely)

Cannabis

Boston has been a trailblazer in weed legalization, including recreational use. From high-quality, locally produced strains to edibles, tinctures, and more, our Boston dispensary is now home to just about anything a hobbyist could want. However, once you buy your preferred items, what’s next? In Boston, there are strict rules for where you can smoke or otherwise partake in your purchase.

It’s important to make sure you understand these rules so you don’t get in trouble. The good news is that Boston has carved out some locations where consuming weed is permitted. This means you’re still free to spend time out in the city without fear of legal repercussions, so long as you’re careful.

Here’s what you need to know about where to enjoy cannabis around Boston both legally and safely, so you can get the most out of your visit to the city.

Understanding Boston’s Legal Weed Scene

Before you start making plans for an entire day out filled with your favorite strains, you should know about Boston’s laws regarding consumption and possession. While anyone 21 years old and above can purchase weed in Massachusetts (even if you’re from out of state), you can’t carry more than an ounce with you. If you want to possess more, you’ll need to keep it at home, where up to 10 ounces is legal.

Once you make your purchase at a Boston dispensary, you’ll need to keep it in a closed container in your car. It should be placed in your trunk or your glove compartment, where it is not accessible once it’s in the container. If you’re only visiting Boston and live out of state, you can’t take anything you purchase back with you; plan to consume anything you buy while you’re still in Boston.

Perhaps most importantly, the law prohibits consuming marijuana on public or federal property. This includes not just smoking but any kind of consumption, such as edibles. That can make enjoying cannabis in Boston challenging, but there are still options.

Best Places to Enjoy Cannabis Around Boston

In order to partake of weed in Boston, you’ll need to locate private properties that work specifically with cannabis consumption. There are a few main choices in the city:

Dispensaries

Not all dispensaries allow consumers to partake of their purchases on the property, but some may. Always ask before lighting up at a dispensary, and if they do allow consumption, be sure to stay away from the other customers. No one wants a puff of smoke in their face without their permission.

The Summit Lounge

The Summit Lounge is a private space that permits cannabis consumption within its premises. While it requires a membership, signing up is easy, and you can enjoy not just weed but an extensive menu of coffees, shakes, popcorn, ramen, and more. The lounge hosts events of all types, so there is often something to do besides just sitting around with friends. That said, if you just want to hang out, you can do that, too.

Weed-Specific Events

Sometimes, certain locations in Boston will hold events that allow the consumption of cannabis. Most often, these include puff & paint meet-ups, where people can sign up to paint using a guided class while enjoying their weed products. You don’t need to be good at painting; in fact, it’s all right if you’ve never picked up a brush before.

Private Property

The best bet for enjoying cannabis in Boston is to partake while on your own personal property, such as at your (or a friend’s) home. In rare cases, a hotel or Airbnb may allow visitors to consume weed. Always ask permission so you don’t get in trouble.

Safety Considerations to Remember

Even if you are enjoying your weed in a designated location, it is essential to remember that you still need to be safe. If you will be smoking, using edibles, or anything else while you’re in a lounge or at an event, give yourself time to fully recover from the high, or better yet, plan for a designated driver or rideshare; operating a motor vehicle while high is just like driving while drunk.

Stop by a Pure Oasis Boston Dispensary

Boston’s cannabis scene is diverse and exciting, and if you’re hoping to partake while out in the city, you’re not necessarily out of luck. As long as you know where to go, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy weed while out with friends (and without breaking the rules). Stop by Pure Oasis to stock up on whatever you need before you head out to one of the cannabis-approved locations on your list.