Olde Mistick Village in Mystic Connecticut is a year-round 18th century style shopping village complete with 60 unique shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and more. Walking through this beautiful vintage shopping center gives you the experience of meandering through a New England town of the ...

Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut is one of the largest casinos in the world, and thus has plenty to offer within its’ 364,000 square foot space. You will find plenty of table games, slots, and a racebook. Mohegan sun also offers a Wolf Den offering free concerts each weekend. The ...

One of my favorite vacation destinations, gorgeous Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border, offers a multitude of recreational activities no matter the season. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and the second deepest in the US. From beaches, scenic aerial rides, and boat ...

Zoo New England is one of 2 zoos located near Boston. The 72 acre zoo is one of the largest in New England. It opened in 1912, making it Boston’s oldest zoo. When it first opened, the first official exhibits were an aviary and bear dens. The bear dens used to be a major attraction […]

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer trip. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be able to take full advantage of the water based attractions in the sunny, warm weather. Seeing one of the largest falls in the world is definitely an awe-inspiring experience. I ...

The Crow’s Nest is the bar featured in the movie, “The Perfect Storm.” The actual bar was not used for the movie because the ceilings were too low for the cameramen. However, a replica set was made in Hollywood. Cast members such as George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg hung out at ...

“Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” Today, we decided to tour the Lizzie Borden house, located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The house is supposedly haunted, and thus, has attracted local ghost ...

Some tourist attractions are worth every penny, while others leave you wishing you would have spent your money elsewhere. I have compiled a list of the best tourist attractions – each of these are well worth the admission price. Some are even free; you don’t necessarily have to spend a ...

Patriot Place is an outdoor shopping center located adjacent to Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. This open air center opened in 2008, making it a fairly recent addition to the area. You will find most of the traditional mall shopping stores here, restaurants, a Showcase Cinema ...

On Wednesday, I participated in a unique Patriots themed 5k race called Finish at the 50. 2013 marked the 4th anniversary of this amazing race. This race is a must-do for any New England Patriot fan as you get to run directly onto the field at Gillette Stadium! Crossing into the finish line and ...