The sun was just peeking over the hills as I headed south on Route 10 toward Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, painting the landscape in hues of rust and burnt umber. The end of October is a bit late in the season to expect the fiery reds and yellows of peak foliage in the northern New England […]
A sweet and sugary holiday memory.
The enduring spirit of the people who came before us lives on in the interpreters of Old Sturbridge Village.
Someone should do a guesstimate of the number of bricks in coastal downtown Newburyport, Massachusetts. Between the sublime curve of buildings at the bottom of State Street, the dizzying triangle of Market Square, and the narrow alleyways stealing off like the Artful Dodger, it’s a boggling convergence of mortar, brick, and seaport quaintness. In fact, […]
Will the Merrimack Valley in northeastern Massachusetts have any good color left in late October? In most years, by this time, the foliage display would be fading, but the leaves have slowed down so much that there’s the potential to find good color out there. A Sunday drive: Lisa and I drove north from our […]
Mohawk Theatre in North Adams, Massachusetts, circa 1938.
Where to Stay in Brewster, Massachusetts: Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club: A favorite with families, there’s activities and attractions for everyone, from the five swimming pools!,the bicycling (right on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, to the fabulous golfing. The premier resort on the mid-Cape. http://www.oceanedge.com/ The Candleberry Inn Step into the dining room and […]
Where to Stay in Hull, Massachusetts: Josephine’s on the Bay Homey and relaxing, Jospehine’s sets out to capture the pace and feel of a beach community of the 1920s. The B&B has only three rooms, which means that there is plenty of individual attention to go around. www.josephinesbandb.com/index.php Where to Eat in Hull, Massachusetts: […]
Where to Stay in Plymouth, Massachusetts: Pilgrim Sands Motel A family visit to Plimoth Plantation is a grand idea, but after a full day of time travel, you and the kids are going to want to hit the beach. That’s where this well-maintained motel with a private sandy strand comes in. There are also indoor […]
Where to Stay in Orleans, Massachusetts: Ship’s Knees Inn Just a quarter mile from Nauset Beach, the Ship’s Knees Inn is affordable and historic. The main house was built in 1820 by the family of a sea captain. www.shipskneesinn.com Where to Eat in Orleans, Massachusetts: ABBA In the right hands, melding ingredients from different […]
Where to Stay in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Nashua House Hotel: In the heart of Oak Bluffs, The Nashua House is a charming 15-room Victorian inn right on Nantucket Sound. www.nashuahouse.com Where to Eat in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Smoke ‘n’ Bones BBQ: The slow-cooked smoked barbeque here replicates Southern styles with finger-licking results. On-premise eating […]
Where to Stay in Wellfleet, Massachusetts: Gull Cottage Bed and Breakfast: A historic cottage tucked between a pair of ponds, built in the late 1700s, this property has been in the same family since the 1890s. The ocean is a 30 minute walk, but a private beach on Gull Pond is readily accessible. gullcottagewellfleet.com […]
