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La Scala: Excellent Authentic Italian in Randolph, Massachusetts

La Scala: Excellent Authentic Italian in Randolph, Massachusetts

On the way home from Boston one day, Mike and I were searching for an Italian restaurant. One of the things we love about living here is that it is so easy to find good food all over, not just in ...

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A Week of Fantastic Dining in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

A Week of Fantastic Dining in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Update: Sadly, more than half of these restaurants are now closed. Please check out my New England complete guide for more great restaurants & fun things to do in the region. Mike and I spent ...

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Aquidneck Lobster Bar in Newport, RI: Seafood & Scenic Views

Aquidneck Lobster Bar in Newport, RI: Seafood & Scenic Views

Mike and I have been taking a lot of daytrips to beautiful Newport as it is such an easy drive from Fall River. I love all the little coastal towns we can visit so easily – it’s one of ...

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Delicious Lunch in Randolph, MA: Rick’s Cafe

Delicious Lunch in Randolph, MA: Rick’s Cafe

Update: This restaurant is closed. While my sisters were in town for a wedding, we headed out for a day of shopping in Braintree for the afternoon. We decided to randomly stop for lunch at ...

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Espresso Italian Grille & Pub – Gloucester, MA

Espresso Italian Grille & Pub – Gloucester, MA

Update: This restaurant closed in November of 2015. However, I do recommend checking out the Crow’s Nest if you are a fan of The Perfect Storm! The cast actually hung out here during the ...

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Gloucester: Visiting Crow’s Nest, The location of “The Perfect Storm”

Gloucester: Visiting Crow’s Nest, The location of “The Perfect Storm”

The Crow’s Nest is the bar featured in the movie, The Perfect Storm. Just an hour or so north of Boston, you can visit the bar actually frequented by the fishermen who lost their lives on the ...

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Lizzie Borden: The Fall River Tragedy

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 ...

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Cafe Nordstrom: The Best Restaurant at Rhode Island’s Providence Place Mall

Cafe Nordstrom: The Best Restaurant at Rhode Island’s Providence Place Mall

Update: This cafe is closed, however, there are many great restaurants at this mall including Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Changs. Also, be sure to check out my Providence tourist guide for more fun ...

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Shopping, Dining & Fireworks at Patriot Place

Shopping, Dining & Fireworks at Patriot Place

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 ...

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Running into Gillette Stadium: Finish at the 50 5k!

Running into Gillette Stadium: Finish at the 50 5k!

UPDATE: According to their Facebook page, this event was cancelled in 2023. I hope they bring it back one of these days as it was such an incredible experience. I am sure many others would agree ...

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