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A Picturesque Cruise along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk

The 3 mile long Virginia Beach boardwalk features a separate biking and walking path. Being an avid cyclist I really appreciated the separate path. Visiting during April was the perfect time to bike as there were barely any other cyclists on the path. The weather (low 80’s) was beautiful for ...

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Cinema Cafe – Dinner & Movie in Virginia Beach

During our trip to Virginia Beach, we decided to check out Cinema Cafe. Cinema Cafe is a dinner and movie theater concept, with 4 locations in the area. We decided to take in a movie at the Pembroke Meadows location, which offers older movies at a discounted rate. On Tuesdays, admission is only ...

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Pilgrim Memorial State Park & the Plymouth Waterfront

Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a drive over to Plymouth, Massachusetts for a stroll along the waterfront. This was our first time back in several years, so we decided to head over to Plymouth Rock and take a few updated pictures. Unfortunately, the Mayflower II replica is currently ...

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

Burial Hill is a historic cemetery located in Plymouth, Massachusetts with gravestones dating back to the 1600’s. It is the final resting place of several Pilgrims, including Governor William Bradford and Mary Allerton, the last surviving passenger of the Mayflower. It is located on Leyden ...

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Plymouth Center for the Arts – a Small, Yet Classy Art Gallery

Today, we stopped by the Plymouth Center for the Arts for The Fine Art of Photography 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition Reception and Awards Ceremony. Live music, a cash bar, various appetizers, along with free admission were provided to all guests. We enjoyed browsing through the beautiful photography ...

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

Fall River Heritage State Park is located on the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts. There is a small boardwalk (about a 1.25 mile walking path), an antique carousel, and a World War II Memorial. Adjacent to the state park lies Battleship Cove, a maritime and war museum. The USS ...

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Copicut Woods – A Rustic Escape in Fall River, Massachusetts

Copicut Woods is a nature preserve located in Southeastern Massachusetts in the town of Fall River. There are over 5 miles of marked trails at this 516 acre preserve. Other activities include biking and cross country skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months. Although the trails are far from ...

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5 of My Favorite Universal Studios Rides & Attractions

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure are both great theme parks-we had as much fun here as we did at the 4 Walt Disney World parks! In addition to fantastic movie themed rides, Universal also features great live shows and entertainment. And when you are done with the parks, you can head over ...

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My Favorite Walt Disney World Rides & Attractions

As we head into the spring and summer months, we hear of more and more people booking their trips to Walt Disney World. Disney is one of my favorite places – I love the nice sunny weather, the movie themed rides, and the live entertainment. I am thinking of booking a trip there sometime this ...

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Jamestown Island, Rhode Island: The Search for Sea Glass

I took a trip out to Jamestown Rhode Island this weekend to look for sea glass. Jamestown is located on Conanicut Island about a ten minute drive from Newport. The island is connected by bridge and you have to pay a small toll to pass ($2). The views going over the bridge are magnificent! ...

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