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Summer Fun on the Cape Cod Canal Bike Path

Yesterday morning, we took a 14 mile long bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. This scenic path runs along the Cape Cod Canal through the towns of Bourne and Sagamore. The beautiful mid-80s temperature made for a great late summer exercise opportunity. This ...

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Exploring Nature at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge

Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge is an ideal escape in Newport County, Rhode Island. Mike and I stopped here for a hike after a day out in Newport. Tiverton is located about a 25 minute drive away. This beautiful hiking oasis is the perfect place for a nature walk. There are no steep hills or ...

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Sunday Brunch on the Beach: Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown, Rhode Island

UPDATE: Atlantic Beach Club is unfortunately closed. Check out my post 3 days in Newport for more fun restaurants and attractions in the region! Atlantic Beach Club is a waterfront restaurant located adjacent to the Atlantic Beach Hotel on Easton Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island. Easton Beach, ...

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Battleship Cove: The World’s Largest Collection of Naval Ships

Battleship Cove is home to the largest collection of US naval ships in the world. This attraction is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, along the Taunton River. If you are seeking something else touristy to do besides the infamous Lizzie Borden house tour, then Battleship Cove is a great add on ...

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Vacation Spotlight: Islesboro, Maine

Islesboro, a small island located off the coast of Maine is the perfect peaceful summer getaway. This popular New England summer destination is the perfect place to refresh and renew yourself in a serene setting. Perhaps the most unique attribute of this island is the process of getting here. ...

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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, Maine whose fitting slogan is “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea.” Camden is one of the 2 locations along the Atlantic Coast where the mountains meet the sea, which leads to ...

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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 known for its’ beaches, boardwalk, and summer tourists. Hole in the Wall beach Hole in the ...

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Olde Mistick Village: A Picturesque New England Shopping Destination

Olde Mistick Village in Mystic Connecticut is a year-round 18th century style shopping village complete with 60 unique shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and more. Walking through this beautiful vintage shopping center gives you the experience of meandering through a New England town of the ...

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Delicious Breakfast at Seasons Buffet at the Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut is one of the largest casinos in the world, and thus has plenty to offer within its’ 364,000 square foot space. You will find plenty of table games, slots, and a racebook. Mohegan sun also offers a Wolf Den offering free concerts each weekend. The ...

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Delicious Pumpkin Ravlioli at Providence’s Pizzico Ristorante

I found a new favorite Italian restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. Pizzico Ristorante (now Pizzico Oyster Bar) is the perfect place to stop for a light Italian lunch on a summer afternoon. There is outdoor seating for those interested in enjoying the warm weather. The indoor dining room ...

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