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Source: panoramio.com via Elysse on Pinterest The Flying Horse Carousel certainly stands as a ‘mane attraction” in the Westerly, R.I., coastal neighborhood of Watch Hill. Possibly the oldest carousel in the United States — dating back to 1884 — this creaky old wooden carousel features 22 jumping horses suspended...
What a great time to get out the bicycle and enjoy New England through this classic, timeless cheap travel activity! With many travelers headed down to Cape Cod from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekends, here are some excellent free paved bike trails from Bourne to Provincetown: Cape Cod...
Park Street Books in Medfield, Mass., is certainly on the best sellers list when it comes to offering children’s books. As the largest children’s book store in New England, Park Street Books experienced an exciting new chapter in its business about five years ago by moving from its long-time...
Brimfield, Mass., a small classic New England community in central Massachusetts, becomes larger than life three times a year when the Brimfield Antiques Show comes to town. The 2016 antique shows will take place July 12-17 and September 6-11. The Brimfield Antiques Show is a sight to behold, spanning...
If you’re looking for an unpretentious, cheap travel New England beach destination, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, offers waves of fun at the Palace Playland amusement park and the beautiful seven-mile beach. A classic Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend travel and vacation spot, the great stretch of Maine ocean...
This past April, Connecticut’s only zoo, the Beardsley Zoo located on 1875 Noble Ave. in Bridgeport welcomed two new female Nigerian Dwarf goats. Their mother, Cupcake is s three years old and gave birth after a five-month gestation period. Their father, Rodney, will celebrate his first birthday in June. The...
Vermont is repeatedly ranked the healthiest state in the nation. From its chiseled farmers to Olympic skiers and riders and mountain biking mommas, it shows. In the Green Mountain State, there’s an ultra-marathon, adventure race, century ride, distance swim or yoga-fest for all athletic appetites. Sports enthusiasts come to...