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A Cruise around Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay

Newport, a city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, best known for its’ spectacular mansions, sailing, and scenery, is the perfect weekend destination. I have visited the city many times ...

5 Fun Things to do in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts is nicknamed “America’s Hometown.” As most of you already know, the city is most known as being the location of the first Thanksgiving Feast. The city was ...

A Whale Watching Adventure in Plymouth, Massachusetts

I have always wanted to go whale watching, so living near Plymouth, I figured this would be a great opportunity to book a tour. Massachusetts is one of the top whale watching destinations in the ...

America’s Oldest Public Arboretum – The Arnold Arboretum in Boston

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, is the country’s oldest public arboretum (est. in 1872). At this beautiful free public space, ...

Faneuil Hall Marketplace – Boston’s Famous Dining & Shopping Destination

FaneuilHall is a historic shopping, dining and entertainment marketplace located near the waterfront in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1742 and was the site of America’s first ...

25 Fun Things to do in Chicago this Summer

The Windy City is one of the best places to be during the summer season (and I am not just saying this as a native!). There are so many events, festivals, and beautiful places to explore, making it ...

The Magnificent Redwood Trees of California

Seeing the beautiful redwoods of California should be tops on any nature lover’s bucket list in my opinion. These trees can reach a stunning height of 300-500 ft according to the NPS. They are ...

Pilgrim Memorial State Park & the Plymouth Waterfront

Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a drive over to Plymouth for a stroll along the waterfront. This was our first time back in several years, so we decided to head over to explore some history ...

Plymouth’s Historic Burial Hill: History & Beauty Rolled into One

Burial Hill is a really cool place to visit if you are at all a history buff. I recommend a daytrip or vacation to Plymouth for anyone who loves exploring historical cities. Living in Fall River, I ...

Fall River Heritage State Park: Fantastic Views of the Taunton River

As a resident of Fall River for the past few years, I have regularly used the beautiful boardwalk at Fall River Heritage State Park for my 5k training. I can jog right over from my apartment and ...