A local's guide to savoring the history, culture, food and nature of the Northeast USA
If you live in Massachusetts or are driving through, you have to chance to visit two of the scariest spots in the United States– The Lizzie Borden House and Salem. Read on for the best haunted places in Massachusetts. How to Visit the Lizzie Borden House 230 Second Street, Fall River The Lizzie Borden Bed … Read more
This list should keep you busy if you are trying to figure out what to do on Martha’s Vineyard for a day or a week. Martha’s Vineyard is a large island off the coast of mainland Massachusetts and the third-largest island on the US east coast. It is around 88 square miles, many of which … Read more
Does your family have a vacation spot that you return to year after year? You get to know the area, and it feels like a second home. For my family, that place is Lincoln, New Hampshire. This little town in the White Mountains is big enough to have tons to do but not as tourist-saturated … Read more
Oh, how I love Vermont! It makes me happy just thinking about it. It has gorgeous forests, charming towns, and inspiring artisan culture. Located in southern Vermont, the area around Woodstock is very convenient to the rest of New England, and this area embodies all that I love about Vermont. If you are searching for … Read more
My family has a long history in New Bedford. My great-grandmother was born here and worked in the Wamsutta fabric mill. Her father was a mason whose work can still be seen at the town post office. It is a New England town lying on the southern coast of Massachusetts with a rich colonial history. … Read more
Being a lover of bridges and flowers, ever since hearing that a bridge of flowers exists, seeing it has been high on my New England bucket list. And the experience was even better than I expected! Not only can you see The Bridge of Flowers, but there are also many cool things to do in … 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 visiting New England in the fall, be sure to visit New Hampshire. New Hampshire has lakes, mountains, including New England’s tallest peak Mt. Washington, and brightly colored leaves as far as the eye can see. Last week, I shared my New Hampshire long weekend road trip foliage itinerary. Today I am continuing … 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
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
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