Massachusetts offers famous vacation destinations like Boston and Cape Cod. Here, we focus on the best cheap travel destinations in the Bay State including museums, beaches and places to eat and walk.
I love coming across hidden New England travel gems, especially when they are free! Not too long ago, I was driving back from Somethin’s Brewin’ Cafe in Lakeville, Mass., and came across this beautiful little spot called Bridge Village Heritage Park in Berkley, Mass. Many people come here for...
Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, Mass., is nice any time of the year, but it’s easier to “fall” in love with this idyllic spot during the New England fall foliage season. Henry David Thoreau’s former home provides a wonderfully peaceful experience, most notable by taking a 45-minute walk...
I read last night a great question from a Boston, Mass., area friend on Facebook: “I cannot find heavenly hash ice cream anywhere. Is it still made?” The answer is “Yes!,” but before getting into the details, let’s go over the ingredients that comprise heavenly hash ice cream. This...
Many equate the New England fall season with leaf peeping and apple picking, but I would include The Big E on that list. This is New England’s largest fair that takes place every September at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Mass., (this year, Sept. 14-30). The...
It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day to almost Labor Day Weekend went by in such a blur and that apple picking is now at the “core” of our late-summer-to-fall day trip opportunities. I am glad to see that the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has cultivated a list...
How many of you like a good farmers market, and which one is your favorite? Please let us know by commenting in the “Leave a Reply” box below! I personally like the Walpole Farmers Market in Walpole, Mass. It’s located on a classic New England town common in the...
Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Mass., is really a beautiful coastal spot, just a few miles south on Route 3A from the downtown. We recently visited after 6 p.m. on a weekend and there was no parking fee. The walk was peaceful — with fewer crowds — and the...