Source: hamptonbeachguide.com via John on Pinterest If you’re looking for a lower cost New England summer beach vacation, you just might want to “coast” into Hampton Beach, N.H. Hampton Beach might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but this honky-tonk, sometimes tacky travel destination has a few things going for it that are undeniably wonderful: […]
Month: April 2012
Spring Has Sprung at Hill-Stead Museum’s Sunken Garden, Farmington, Conn.
CtVisit.com (Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism) writes that the Hill-Stead Museum’s Sunken Garden in Farmington, Conn., is a haven for new flowers blooming throughout the spring. At the Hill-Stead Sunken Garden,, you’ll find, for starters, English Primroses in early April, Johnny-Jump-Ups in May and Coral Bells Coral Bells in late May. Also, be sure to […]
Summer Boat Trips to Wood Island Light at Saco Bay, Maine
The Office of Maine Tourism tells us that the Friends of Wood Island Light offer boat trips to the 1808 light station at Saco Bay in Biddeford Pool, Maine, well as offering tours in July and August of the keeper’s house and tower. It’s nice to know that the historic keeper’s house recently underwent upgrades […]
The Best Boston Area Bakeries, Donut Shops, Dessert Destinations
We’ve always regarded Boston as a sweet destination and several Boston bakeries and restaurants have taken that description quite seriously. Whether an Italian pastry or a creative tower of cupcakes, Boston and its suburbs, these baked goods destinations should be called “baked greats”: There’s always the age old- argument, which is better Modern Pastry or Mike’s […]