Articles in Category: Northeast

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge – Nature, Scenic views, & Serenity

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge – Nature, Scenic views, & Serenity

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is a beautiful 242 acre refugee, which occupies a peninsula between the Sakonnet River and Rhode Island Sound. We found this beautiful hidden gem by accident ...

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Slater Memorial Park: Home of the World’s Oldest Looff Stander Carousel

Slater Memorial Park: Home of the World’s Oldest Looff Stander Carousel

Slater Memorial Park, named after Samuel Slater, who built America’s first water powered mill, is the oldest and largest park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The park is located about 15 minutes ...

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Ten Mile Drive Newport: Ocean & Mansion Views

Ten Mile Drive Newport: Ocean & Mansion Views

Ten Mile Drive is a historical journey through 10 miles of extravagant mansions and gorgeous waterfront scenery in Newport, Rhode Island. I have to say I was a bit disappointed in this ride. After ...

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Fantastic Italian Dining in Newport: Mamma Luisa Ristorante Italiano

Fantastic Italian Dining in Newport: Mamma Luisa Ristorante Italiano

You will find a lot of great local dining options in Newport, including many great seafood and Italian eateries. We have been supporting many of these wonderful local restaurants since relocating to ...

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5 things to do in Provincetown, Cape Cod

5 things to do in Provincetown, Cape Cod

Provincetown, the furthest town on Cape Cod, is located on the very tip of the state about 2 hours from Boston. This coastal town, referred to as “P-town” by locals, is home to a ...

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Visiting Provincetown: An afternoon in Cape Cod

Visiting Provincetown: An afternoon in Cape Cod

Yesterday, Mike and I took the 2 and a half hour journey from Fall River over to Provincetown (known as P-Town by locals), which is the last city on the tip of Cape Cod. We mainly wanted to check ...

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CliffWalk Newport – Spectacular Ocean and Mansion Views!

CliffWalk Newport – Spectacular Ocean and Mansion Views!

The most scenic place to take a stroll in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island is Cliffwalk. This scenic 3.5 mile National Recreation Trail runs along the shoreline and the views are amazing. I would say ...

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A Cruise around Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay

A Cruise around Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay

Newport, a city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, best known for its’ spectacular mansions, sailing, and scenery, is the perfect weekend destination.  I have visited the city many times ...

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5 Fun Things to do in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

5 Fun Things to do in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts is nicknamed “America’s Hometown.” As most of you already know, the city is most known as being the location of the first Thanksgiving Feast. The city was ...

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Delicous lunch & great views in Plymouth, MA: Carmen’s Cafe Nicole

Delicous lunch & great views in Plymouth, MA: Carmen’s Cafe Nicole

UPDATE: This restaurant closed in February of 2025. Check out my Plymouth itinerary for more vacation ideas. Carmen’s Cafe Nicole is a fantastic lunch and breakfast cafe, located on the ...

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