Halloween is still happening in New England, at creative but healthy events –many of them outdoors – like walking and boat tours, cemetery excursions, drive-in movies. Watch our events calendar as October moves forward. Rhode Island Drive-Through Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, RI. Through November 1. From your car, watch a…
If you enjoy diving into interesting, psychologically dense, and very scary stories around Halloween time, Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, has just the thing for you. And even though it is October in “The Witch City” you won’t find pointy black hats or flying brooms in this story. It is real, and disturbing, and…
Sweet Seasons Farm in St. Johnsbury – part of the glorious Northeast Kingdom of Vermont – welcome everyone for apple picking, and, especially, Maple Caramel Apple Treats, on the weekend of October 3, 10, and 17. Peace Garden is ready for picking organic apples. Taste and buy cider, cider doughnuts, chocolate confections, raspberry and blueberry…
Many drive routes in Maine will take you along uncrowded roads to glorious mountains, forests, vistas, seascapes. Plan it!
Do you suspect the Covid quarantine has driven live performance off the New England stage? Not so! Many places are presenting outdoor music and other entertainments in socially distance settings, with safeguard such as online ticket purchases and limited or timed admittance. Take a look at the Events calendar at VisitNewEngland.com to see some of…
Fall is a wonderful time to visit a New England farm — and it’s a healthy activity, too! Many farms that have traditionally hosted corn mazes, farm stands and farm animal visits are still doing so, with additional protections like limited and tined entry and wider paths in mazes to allow social distancing. Despite the…
Little Rhode Island may surprise newcomers with its dramatic sights, including rocky coasts and islands, packed, in some seasons, with sunning seals; remote and majestic lighthouses, including one that accepts overnight guests; pretty and peaceful country roads among flower-drenched villages; and great public parks. [Map of Rhode Island] The famous coastline draws lots of visitors,…
“He that drinks his cyder alone, let him catch his horse alone.” — Benjamin Franklin. Thank you Mr. Franklin. Several apple growers in New England have expanded their interest to producing apple ciders, both hard and sweet. Some have tap rooms and tasting rooms — similar to wineries and breweries — where the public can…
The USS Constitution Museum, open now, in Charlestown, MA, is a fascinating place to visit, but if you cannot be there, the museum’s blog is packed with fun stories for all ages. For instance, “A Sailor’s Life, Live!” series of videos tells all about the life of a sailor before the mast in the wind-powered…
Connecticut is hands-down one of the most iconic and picturesque places in New England, especiallywhen you get out into the small towns and rolling farmlands. A fall foliage drive can be super-energized with help from the many self-guided and themed trails (wine, ice cream, historic barns) that may be found online. Examples of these are…