A local's guide to savoring the history, culture, food and nature of the Northeast USA
The stars of Massachusetts are the Berkshires, its islands, Boston and Cape Cod
Winter is one of the best times to be in New England. The area is a wonderland of snow-covered mountains and perfectly decorated, charming towns. Whether you are looking for an active, historical getaway, or a Christmasy escape, New England is the place to experience winter. Here are the best winter activities in New England … Read more
New England is ideal for celebrating autumn with its apple orchards and quaint towns ablaze in fall’s glorious colors. Because we know winter is coming, and the earth around us is also announcing that, New Englanders really get into this season. Whether you are looking to celebrate the harvest or Halloween, I have lots of … Read more
Provincetown lies at the very end of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. It has a reputation for its artistic, free spirit, and acceptance but also is full of history and natural beauty. I recently headed down and spent a nice day experiencing what to do in Provincetown, guided by my Cape Cod local nephew, Dominic. The … Read more
I am an active mom of three boys. To keep us healthy and spend quality time together, we love to get out into our surrounding area by hiking. With mountains, forests, and varied coastlines, New England has so much to offer. Whether you want a long hike in the woods or a short hike along … Read more
If you are planning a road trip from southern New England, Boston can be a perfect base as it is centrally located. You can get a hotel and then take many great day trips from Boston to experience the best that this area has to offer. You will want to start by taking a few … Read more
If you are looking for a day trip from Boston with history and a lot of fun, a day trip from Boston to Salem is the answer. Salem is a port city that was founded in 1626. It is now most famous for its Witch Trials of 1692, and its author, Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is … Read more
Bike riding is the perfect way to take in the sights and natural beauty on Cape Cod. The star of Cape Cod is the water, so my favorite bike trails on Cape Cod run alongside it. I have written whole posts about my time spent on these trails but wanted to highlight them here. I … Read more
If you are looking for a bike trail on Cape Cod that will provide you with the best overview of the area, be sure to ride the Shining Sea Bikeway in Falmouth, Massachusetts. It has cranberry bogs, marshes, farms, art, and beaches. It is, in fact, the only bike trail on Cape Cod that goes … Read more
I did my residency in Hartford, Connecticut, and my husband grew up in the area, so we have an affinity for it. We wanted to spend a day with my friend, Karen, who lives here. She knows I love ice cream and nature, so she suggested a day at Granville State Forest. We had a … Read more
My husband is a high school Literature teacher, and it has long been on my bucket list to visit Walden Pond. When I had an out-of-town relative visit who was also interested in transcendentalism, we decided the time had come to see the pond. I did not realize how many things to do in Concord … Read more
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