The re-enactment of the original Boston Tea Party comes alive every December with a large moving theatrical performance that the general public is welcome to join. Anyone may leap into the action; speak their piece, and march on the ships. The re-enactment of this brilliantly staged protest moment in American protest happens December 16, 2018,…
Trails.com calls the Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park one of the top 10 trails in America’s National Parks. The Precipice Trail is 0.8 miles long and begins at 105 feet altitude. Traveling the entire trail is 1.7 miles with a total elevation gain of 1,398 feet. Near the trailhead there is a parking. The…
By Lucy Abbott and courtesy of Hampshire County Regional Tourism Office Hampshire County, a northwestern part of Massachusetts that comprises Amherst, Easthampton, and Northampton, is a mountainous land of pretty vistas and towns, and a great place to explore during the holiday season. Here, courtesy of the county’s regional tourism office, is a roundup of…
Connecticut — an easy day’s drive from New York City — shows its brightest colors in October. Best places to visit are the wooded areas of the state, like Litchfield, and the eastern Mystic region. All these places have delightful small towns and gorgeous scenic drives. The Connecticut Wine Trail welcomes guests to wineries and vineyards that host harvest…
Lewis Black New Haven, CT Shubert Theatre in New Haven, CT, will ring with howls on November 11, all due to the wicked wisdom of comedian Lewis Black. Known as the king of the rant, Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his…
We know instinctively that the most informal and person-to-person events of the Christmas holiday season are often the most fun. No prep, no pressure, just be there and enjoy. That is the single formula for the many Christmas strolls — often accompanied by the formal lighting of the town Christmas tree — that are held…
Franklin County Cider Days — Deerfield, MA This is going to be a great weekend to get out in the orchard. Cider Days is three days of orchard tours, cider making and tastings, workshops and more for people who love apples, cider, or just being in New England in the fall. Major events of the festival…
Acadia/Bar Harbor/Down East region: Castine and Penobscot Bay Loop — 79 miles This beautiful drive skims the coastline and passes through a number of small fishing towns. Almost every town, particularly Castine, Brooklin, Blue Hill, and Ellsworth, is worth a stop to stroll the streets and enjoy local architecture, arts, and restaurants. Points of Interest:…
Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain House — to October 27 in Hartford, CT Filled with haunted history, dark tales, and Victorian spiritualism, these night tours are fun, scary and even a little educational. Guests will hear lots of creepy tales — and learn about Mark Twain’s interest in the supernatural. Tour is not…
We like to enjoy a bit of the shivers at Halloween without indulging in too, too much physical exertion or discomfort. If you’re like us, a list of Massachusetts’s haunted places, cunningly presented by Thrillist, may interest you. Lots of “haunted” places to visit, but many are also comfortable restaurants, B&Bs or adventure walks. Here…