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Bushnell Park in Hartford, Conn.: A Scenic Urban Oasis

Bushnell, Park in Hartford, Conn., might be America’s oldest publicly-funded public park but it is ultimately a timeless New England attraction and the centerpiece of  this central Connecticut city.   The spacious 41 acres grounds in the heart of downtown Hartford are perfect for walking or a jog, and...

A Visit To The Educational, Entertaining And Inexpensive Children’s Museum in Easton, Mass.

Sometimes the best New England travel attractions come in small packages. Such is the case with the Children’s Museum in Easton, located in historic North Easton, Mass. Located in a modestly-sized former fire station, the Children’s Museum in Easton was formed in 1986 by Easton mothers in search of...

Million Dollar Views At Low-Cost Pack Monadnock Summit, Peterborough, N.H.

The views look mighty good atop the summit of 2,290-foot Pack Monadnock Mountain at Miller State Park (you can either drive or walk it) on Route 101 E in Peterborough, N.H. The panoramic views, include the 3,165 feet high Mt. Monadnock Mountain and on clear days, sightings of Mt....

Visiting Scenic Echo Lake Beach In The NH White Mountains

If you love summer lake swimming and fishing, or a colorful fall foliage experience (not too far away, hard to believe!), be sure to visit Echo Lake Beach, located right off Route 93 in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H. The lake is simply beautiful, one of the most scenic and...

Local Indoor Skating Rinks: A Heat-Busting Day Trip Alternative

  The heat this summer has been virtually unbearable in many parts of New England,  so what to do beside the two obvious choices of going to the beach or spending time in an air-conditioned mall? Well, an underrated local activity is skating!  Think of it: indoor skating rinks...