This weekend I attended the 2013 Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Luckily, the weather was unusually warm for New England (mid 50’s following a big snow storm is nice!). The parade had some interesting floats, but wasn’t as big or festive as other St. Pats Day parades I have ...

Last night, Mike and I dined at Spirito’s Restaurant in Providence for our Valentine’s Day Dinner. We frequently purchase Groupon deals for restaurants in the area and we both like Italian food so we decided to check this place out. Our Groupon deal consisted of $30 worth of food (we ...

Chicago is a wonderful city with endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation. Chicago’s world-class cultural attractions and amazing architecture are the standouts of this great city. Unfortunately, many tourists never consider Chicago to be a winter vacation destination due to ...

The Mohegan Sun is a massive casino which sits on 240 acres of reservation land on the gorgeous Thames River in Uncasville, Connecticut. The casino is very isolated, and thus, makes for a great weekend escape for city dwellers looking to escape the clutter and congestion of nearby hectic cities ...

Boston may not come to mind immediately as your top spot for spending your winter vacation, however, there is plenty of fun to be found in and around the city. I recently headed downtown for the Boston Common Tree Lighting. Although it was an extremely cold night, the great musical performances ...

A bike ride through New England in the fall months makes for a perfect Halloween! Mike and I decided to take a scenic fall bike ride through Myles Standish State Forest in Carver, Massachusetts. The setting was perfect for Halloween – dark, cloudy, colored leaves scattered among the ground. ...

Last weekend, I decided to take a weekend trip to Montana to run a half marathon. An Irish themed half marathon entitled “Run to the Pub Half Marathon” was being held in Bozeman, a small college town home to Montana State University. The trip from Idaho became more and more scenic as we got ...

I love the concept of a dinner and movie theater: dinner served while watching a movie is a real treat! Plus, it cuts out the hassle of having to search for a restaurant before your show! I enjoyed all my experiences at Hollywood Palms in Naperville, Illinois. The inside of this theater features ...

This year for the holidays, I decided to drive into Chicago to visit family. Chicago is a great city to be in around the holidays due to the wintry weather and holiday traditions combining to form the perfect festive ambiance. There are always plenty of events going on in what is one of the best ...

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of many great free attractions in the Chicago area. If you are looking for some free fun any time of the year, the Lincoln Park Zoo will not disappoint. December is an ideal time to visit Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo, which is free and open year round, offers a […]