Zoo New England is one of 2 zoos located near Boston. The 72 acre zoo is one of the largest in New England. It opened in 1912, making it Boston’s oldest zoo. When it first opened, the first official exhibits were an aviary and bear dens. The bear dens used to be a major attraction […]

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 weekend, Mike and I visited a restaurant in Jamaica Plain called Bella Luna Milky Way. Jamaica Plain is a ...

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer trip. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be able to take full advantage of the water based attractions in the sunny, warm weather. Seeing one of the largest falls in the world is definitely an awe-inspiring experience. I ...

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 ...

NU Cafe (now NU Kitchen) is a wonderful place to sip an organic coffee, refuel with a real smoothie after a workout, or enjoy a healthy nutrient packed lunch. We stopped in NU Cafe for a cup of organic coffee/Mocha before a trip to the Worcester Art Museum. The menu looked really tempting, ...

Update: The Bristol Lounge is unfortunately closed. Too bad this was a gorgeous restaurant and the dessert buffet was extraordinary! Check out more great things to do in Boston! Last night, Mike and I tried out “Sundaes on Saturday,” a dessert buffet held every Saturday at The Bristol ...

Lincoln Woods State Park is a beautiful Rhode Island state park located just a short drive from Providence (~20min). Summer activities at Lincoln Woods include: hiking, jogging, fishing, picnicking, and swimming at the beach. The highlight here is the gorgeous covered bridge (pictured above) ...

Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a large public beach on Buzzards Bay in Southeastern Massachusetts. This popular beach is always crowded during the summer months. This 2 mile beach faces Southwest, which enables it to maintain cooler temperatures, and thus, makes it a nice escape when the ...

Blue Hills Reservation is a 7000 acre park located just a short drive away from Boston. During the summer months, hiking, swimming, and mountain biking are the predominant activities. Mike and I saw the sign for this reservation on a trip home from Boston and decided to check it out. Although we ...

On the way home from Boston, Massachusetts, Mike and I were searching for an Italian restaurant. We happened to pass a sign for a restaurant called La Scala in Randolph. The restaurant was much fancier than we expected for a suburban location. We arrived a half hour before the dining room opened, ...