Boston’s Rose Kennedy Greenway is two-mile strip of parks in the heart of the city with a simple message: come and rest, enjoy the scenery, and play. It’s quite a contrast from the Greenway’s predecessor. The string of parks follows a strip of land that was uglified by the elevated lanes of I-95 for decades, until…
For a bone-deep feeling of peace surrounded by intense natural beauty, the Lake Champlain Islands of Vermont is among the top five contenders from anywhere on Earth. 12 This sinuous string of five islands meanders down the center of Lake Champlain near its northern end. Bridges and ferries connect the island communities – North Hero, South Hero,…
Maine — Five Islands Lobster Company at 1447 Five Island Road in Georgetown You can see fishermen at work on the wharf while you order or dine at Five Islands Lobster Co., on the edge of Sheepscot Bay. Georgetown’s is often called the prettiest harbor in Maine, so the décor is unbeatable. The Love Nest grill serves…
Throughout July, White Birch Books of North Conway, NH, and stores in the Valley towns of Conway, North Conway, Jackson and Intervale invite you to find Waldo. Join a scavenger hunt through the towns’ business districts on a search for the elusive, picture book character. Shoppers who spot Waldo at participating businesses in July become eligible…
MAINE — Starry Nights at Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island, Maine Acadia National Park is “dark sky” territory –little man-made light interrupts the blackness of the night sky, an endless source of entertainment and beauty. Stargazers can easily see a breathtaking view of constellations. The Seawall Campground picnic area near Manset is an almost magically…
27 Travelers know that many, many lodgings are now welcoming dog travelers, and you can find them all over New England at our dog-friendly lodgings pages So far, so good, but your dog, like your family and kids, needs to get our and stretch during a long drive. Click here for locations and info on our…
Notch Brewing and the Trustees of Reservations, which owns and maintains many beautiful historic homes and farms in New England, are partnering to take Notch beer on the road to parks, farms and other gorgeous settings during traveling biergartens from May into autumn. Each traveling biergarten will present communal outdoor seating, games, special programs like fun runs, and beer served…
Mothers’ Day Weekend Craft Festival 2018, Hampton Falls, NH – May 12-13 Hampton Falls Town Common, 4 Lincoln Avenue, Hampton Falls Over 75 booths of arts, crafts, specialty foods and live musical entertainment on the bandstand each day. The Fair is held rain or shine. 603-332-2616 Exhibition: In the Garden, Shelburne, VT – through June…
Happening this weekend in the beautiful city of Burlington, VT, on Lake Champlain: Champlain Valley Dinner Train Excursion. Enjoy a 3-course dinner on board restored historic dining cars while taking in the beautiful scenery from your window on the trip from Burlington to Middlebury and back. Offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Departing from Green…
