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The Princeton, Mass., town green is one of my favorites in Massachusetts with its greatest hits-like collection of what helps make local town commons so special. With its bandstand, large open space, commanding hilltop views, and stunning surrounding historic municipal buildings and pleasing older homes, this is the type...
Worcester City Common in Worcester, Mass., has been recognized as one of Massachusetts’ best city commons in the book, “Massachusetts Town Greens.” Author Eric Hurwitz cited the Worcester City Common as a “truly great urban Massachusetts city green” with its beautifully landscaped open spaces, preservation, historical monuments and memorials, impressive...
One of the true signs of spring is when your favorite ice cream stand reopens for the season. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of warmer weather, longer days and everything blooming, including the lines waiting in the sunshine or under the bright yellow lights at night for some...
] The Vermont Country Store in Weston, Vt., overflows with such classic New England country store charm that it’s always hard saying goodbye at the end of the visit. Generally regarded as a requisite part of a New England vacation, the Vermont Country Store has been in business since...
From the Visit Rhode Island Press Room… Because of its compact size, biking is a natural for the Ocean State. Bike paths and trails stretch through miles of scenic landscape with panoramic views of historic harbors, to Narragansett Bay, along the historic Blackstone River and abundant protected nature preserves of...
We often think of farmers’ markets in New England as primarily a summer activity but, fortunately, many stay open year-round. The Maine Office of Tourism just shared with us a few of the great year-round farmers’ markets in Maine… The Brunswick Winter Market runs every Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-12:30...
Let’s face it, pancakes fall “flat” when it comes to nutrient-dense foods — too many carbs in its refined flour base and way too many with added toppings like powdered sugar and maple syrup. As an occasional treat, however, for those without blood sugar or other health issues that...