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Worcester Art Museum: An Impressive Massachusetts Gem

Worcester Art Museum, the second largest art museum in New England, is a gorgeous facility which displays over 35,000 impressive works of art. This large 4 floor museum, which opened in 1898, features a wonderful and diverse collection which includes mosaics, European and American paintings, Roman ...

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Lizzie Borden: The Fall River Tragedy

“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 ...

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20 Great Tourist Attractions…Part 1

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 ...

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3 Things to do in Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Fairhaven, Massachusetts, settled in 1659, is a small town located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Fairhaven shares a harbor with neighboring New Bedford, which is known for its’ whaling and fishing history. This small, but scenic town, features charming old architecture. Plenty of ...

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Slater Memorial Park: Home of the World’s Oldest Looff Stander Carousel

Slater Memorial Park, named after Samuel Slater, who built America’s first water powered mill, is the oldest and largest park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The park is located about 15 minutes from Providence, making it an ideal daytime recreational destination. In 1976, Slater Park was added ...

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5 things to do in Provincetown, Cape Cod

Provincetown, the furthest town on Cape Cod, is located on the very tip about 2 hours from Boston. This coastal town, also known as “P-town” by locals, is home to a year-round population of only 3000. Over the summer months, the population soars to over 60,000. This area is rich in ...

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Visiting Provincetown: An afternoon in Cape Cod

Yesterday, Mike and I took the 2 and a half hour journey from Fall River over to Provincetown, which is the last city on the tip of Cape Cod. We mainly wanted to check out the historical sights (Pilgrim Monument), Commercial Street, and take some photos during a bike ride. Below are a few of ...

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CliffWalk Newport – Spectacular Ocean and Mansion Views!

CliffWalk in Newport, Rhode Island is a scenic 3.5 mile National Recreation Trail which runs along the Newport Shoreline. Along the way you will pass the spectacular Newport Mansions, also known as “summer cottages.” The most famous, The Breakers, is a marvelous site encompassing over ...

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A Cruise around Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay

Newport, a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island is best known for its’ mansions, sailing, and spectacular scenery.  A boat cruise is one of the best ways to take in these sights along with the picturesque views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. A scenic & ...

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5 Fun Things to do in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts is known as “America’s Hometown.” Founded in 1620, Plymouth is the oldest town in New England, and one of the oldest in the U.S. Leyden Street is the oldest continuously inhabited street in the country! Plymouth is most known as being the location of the ...

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