Posts in Category: Northeast | Top Ten Travel List

Vacation Spotlight: Islesboro, Maine

Islesboro, a small island located off the coast of Maine is a wonderful secluded summer getaway. The 14 mile Long Island is located 3 miles off the coast of Lincolnville and only accessible via ...

Hiking Hotspot: Camden Hills State Park in Camden, Maine

Camden Hills State Park offers over 30 miles of scenic hiking trails. The park is located in beautiful Camden, whose fitting slogan is “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea.” This beautiful ...

Scenic & Sandy East Lyme Connecticut Beaches

This past weekend, Mike and I visited 2 different beaches in East Lyme, Connecticut. Both Hole in the Wall and Rocky Neck State Park Beach are located in Niantic, a village in East Lyme that is well ...

Olde Mistick Village: A Picturesque New England Shopping Destination

Olde Mistick Village is a year-round 18th century style shopping village with 60 unique shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and more. Walking through this beautiful vintage shopping center gives ...

Delicious Breakfast at Seasons Buffet at the Mohegan Sun

Update: This buffet is closed. The casino has reported that it may open again sometime in the future. Luckily, there are lots of great dining options at this resort. Check out my Mohegan Sun guide ...

Delicious Pumpkin Ravlioli at Providence’s Pizzico Ristorante

UPDATE: This restaurant has been renamed Blackstone Oyster Bar. You will find a new oyster bar and a more updated dining room. Providence’s Italian scene rivals the north end of Boston. With ...

Zoo New England – The Franklin Park Zoo

Update: After living in Massachusetts for numerous years, I can say that my favorite zoo is actually Roger Williams in Providence. It’s relatively small at just 40 acres, but beautifully ...

Bella Luna Restaurant: Great pizza in Boston!

UPDATE: This restaurant is closed. Plans are underway as of 2021 to reopen. However, while you are in the area, definitely visit the gorgeous Arnold Arboretum – admission is free! This ...

Vacation Spotlight: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer roadtrip especially if you conveniently live within a reasonable 4-6 hour drive. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be ...

Worcester Art Museum: An Impressive Massachusetts Gem

Worcester Art Museum, the second largest art museum in New England, is a gorgeous 4 floor facility which displays over 35,000 impressive works of art. It opened in 1898, making it one of the older ...