How to get the “blues” in Natick, Mass.: believe it or not, you can see an amazing, free Bourbon St., Mardi Gras show in a shopping mall-like corridor at Jordan’s Furniture. With lights flashing, smoke surging and animatronic robots paying musical tributes to the spirit of Louisiana, this highly entertaining bluesy...
Massachusetts Attractions
Purchase Ski Lift Tickets in Advance to Save Money
With the New England ski season in full swing, some are asking the question “How am I going to be able to afford a skiing trip in a bad economy?” Before your skiing ambitions go “downhill,” there is hope for the chance to ski at many New England ski...
The Amazing Millis Wonderland Christmas Holiday Display, Dec. 2-25, in Millis, Mass. (CLOSED)
When planning the Christmas Holiday season in New England, the spectacular Millis Wonderland Christmas holiday display in Millis, Mass., always ends up at the top of our travel wish list. Lately, I’ve been checking into the Millis Wonderland Web Site with frequency to find out the 2011 schedule —...
Visiting the Free Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail in November
Visiting the Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail in November breaks the old school myth that Cape Cod is only meant for summer travel. If you can catch a good weather day at this time of the year, this free, pretty much level bike trail along the scenic Cape Cod...
Halloween Party for Dogs, Oct. 29, at Laurino’s Restaurant in Brewster, Mass. (Cape Cod)
A Halloween event for dogs? Call it a “Night of Terrier!” Marci Tyldesley, of Cape Public Relations, tells us that the Animal Rescue League will hold its “Doggone Howl-o-ween Party” on Sat., Oct. 29, from 2-5 p.m. on the patio at Laurino’s Restaurant in Brewster, Mass. Laurino’s is, by the...
Pumpkin Patch at Epiphany Parish of Walpole, Mass., Supports New Mexico Native Americans
One of my very favorite New England fall destinations is the Annual Pumpkin Patch at the Epiphany Parish of Walpole on Front St. in Walpole, Mass. — this year, held Sun. – Fri., 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Oct. 31. Located in...
Good Blueberry Picking at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm, Millis, Mass.
We’re happy to report that the blueberry picking is just fine, at this writing, at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm in Millis, Mass. While not at peak picking yet, we managed to pick more than a pound of organically fertilized wild blueberries at around $3.00 a pound (per person). At this...