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Hampton Beach Boardwalk for Summer Fun

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Busy boardwalk at Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach, NH is a popular vacation spot for a lot of New Englanders. During July and August, Hampton Beach boardwalk is packed with people and cars. The area is a peninsula surrounded by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hampton, Summer Activities Tagged With: arcade, beach trip, fried food, vacation

Quabbin Reservoir Hiking: Exploring an Abandoned Town

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Hiking up the Quabbin Reservoir trail at Gate 40 will bring you to Dana Common

One of the Quabbin Reservoir hiking trails leads to Dana, MA. Dana is a former city in central Massachusetts that was disincorporated in 1938 to make way for the Quabbin Reservoir.  Parts of the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barre, Dana, Petersham, Spring Activities Tagged With: abandoned area, country store, hiking, ice cream

Goosewing Beach in Little Compton, RI

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Goosewing Beach

I discovered this little gem called Goosewing Beach in Little Compton, RI by word-of-mouth from a friend. It is one of the most rewarding treks I've made in a long time. For me, it's a little bit of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Little Compton, Summer Activities, Tiverton Tagged With: beach, coffee, country store, seafood

7 Famous Landmarks in Rhode Island Worth Visiting

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Block Island Southeast Lighthouse on Block Island, Rhode Island is a must-see

It is often the tourists who seek out the famous landmarks in Rhode Island as it's easy for local residents to forget such great places exist in their own backyard. How often do we get bogged down by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rhode Island Tagged With: attractions, famous landmarks, historic, travel guide

Successful Companies that Started in Massachusetts

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The sign for the original Dunkin' Donuts in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Many successful businesses got their start in Massachusetts. Some of these companies offer tours of their facilities or have kept their flagship location open after all these years.  I've crafted a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Massachusetts Tagged With: factory tour, first location

Hidden Romantic Boston: The Best Spots for Romance

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Hidden Romantic Boston

Boston is a city for lovers. Whether its a first date, a Valentine's Day special night or proposing marriage, these hidden romantic Boston spots are sure to deliver. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Boston, Winter Activities Tagged With: exploring the city, hidden romantic, romance

John Adams House: A Guided Historic Tour in Quincy, MA

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Peacefield, the Adams estate that contains the Stone Library and the Old House in Quincy, MA.

The John Adams house trolley tour is a lot of fun, very informative and inexpensive ($5 to get in, children and students get in free). The tour starts at the Adams National Historical Park Visitor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Quincy, Spring Activities Tagged With: historic, historical tour, john adams, john adams house, presidents

Best Things to Do in New Hampshire

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The Glen Ellis Falls in Jackson, NH is a beautiful waterfall that is one of the best things to do in New Hampshire.

With so many amazing historical sites, engaging attractions and natural wonders, it's hard narrowing down a list for the best things to do in New Hampshire. Whether you're looking for an adventure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Hampshire Tagged With: general store, mountain, train, travel guide, waterfall

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Hi! I’m Craig

and I love to explore. My love of exploration has brought me all over the world. Now, I'm back in my hometown putting the skills I learned abroad toward seeking out and reviewing interesting places in New England and beyond. [Read More]

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