Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a drive over to Plymouth, Massachusetts for a stroll along the waterfront. This was our first time back in several years, so we decided to head over to Plymouth Rock and take a few updated pictures. Unfortunately, the Mayflower II replica is currently ...

Burial Hill is a historic cemetery located in Plymouth, Massachusetts with gravestones dating back to the 1600’s. It is the final resting place of several Pilgrims, including Governor William Bradford and Mary Allerton, the last surviving passenger of the Mayflower. It is located on Leyden ...

Fall River Heritage State Park is located on the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts. There is a small boardwalk (about a 1.25 mile walking path), an antique carousel, and a World War II Memorial. Adjacent to the state park lies Battleship Cove, a maritime and war museum. The USS ...

Corner Cafe is a breakfast & lunch restaurant located in the historic area of Newport, Rhode Island. It has been rated one of the top 3 restaurants in Newport by Trip Advisor. If you are planning on exploring all the sights in this wonderful coastal city, Corner Cafe is a great place to begin ...

I took a trip out to Jamestown Rhode Island this weekend to look for sea glass. Jamestown is located on Conanicut Island about a ten minute drive from Newport. The island is connected by bridge and you have to pay a small toll to pass ($2). The views going over the bridge are magnificent! ...

Myles Standish State Forest is a state forest located in Southeastern Massachusetts, about 45 minutes south of Boston, in the towns of Plymouth and Carver. There are plenty of recreational opportunities available year-round such as hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing. There are over 13 miles of ...

Skating at the Greater Kennedy Center in Providence Rhode Island always makes for a fun winter activity. Due to the affordability and fantastic city location, I try to visit this rink at least a few times each season. This is a decent sized rink (twice the size of Rockefeller Center in New York!). ...

Kitzhof Inn is a Bed and Breakfast located in Southern Vermont. West Dover, a very small town (population 1400), is home to Mt. Snow Ski Resort. I am not a huge fan of inns (a bit too quiet for my taste), however, Mike and I were looking for a quiet escape from the city for […]

Islesboro, a tiny island located off the coast of Maine, is only accessible via ferry from Lincolnville, Maine. I had the opportunity to live in this popular summer colony a few years back. A handful of celebrities have residences on this small island including John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. The ...

Another winter storm here in the Boston area has me dreaming of the beaches I was once able to visit on a daily basis in Southern California! Southern California is known for being home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. I love the fact that the beaches are so versatile – ...