Bretton Woods Vacations in New Hampshire offers a perfect Christmas season getaway package that combines a Cog Railroad ride with a lodging rental. Photo/Courtesy of Bretton Woods Vacations

Enchanting Christmas outings to put you in the holiday spirit

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By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer  REGION - The Christmas season begins so early commercially, it can be difficult sometimes to maintain the cheerful spirit that embodies...
The Norwegian Gem is one of the many cruise ships that depart from the Flynn Cruiseport Boston. Photo/Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line

Take the cruise of your dreams from Boston

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By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer BOSTON - Imagine exploring the world without ever having to drive further than Boston Harbor. The Flynn Cruiseport Boston, formerly...
Sturbridge Village is a recreation of rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s with over 50 buildings, which contain historically accurate furnishings and artifacts.

Visit Old Sturbridge Village for a step back in time

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer STURBRIDGE - Whenever one feels the urge to unplug from the busyness of modern times, a trip to Old Sturbridge Village...

Autumn farm fun for the entire family

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By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer REGION - It is fall and time to plan a local farm stand visit. Pack up the mini-van and pick...
The Hoosac Valley Train Ride departs from Adams for a 10-mile journey through the northern region of Berkshire County.

Massachusetts offers a variety of attractions for train lovers

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - Train buffs, also known as train enthusiasts, take their love for all things locomotives very seriously. Fortunately, for residents...
Lookout Farm Brewing & Cider Company in South Natick offers a variety of its own beers and hard ciders at one of the oldest continuously operated farms in the United States.

Central Massachusetts breweries offer unique drinking and dining experiences

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By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer REGION - The craft beer explosion is taking over the bar scene across the country. Warehouse breweries, summer beer gardens, and...
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor, once a quarantine hospital, is now a 114-acre recreational area with a beach, hiking trails, and a visitors’ center with a café and a marina.

Boston Harbor’s islands have overcome their dark past

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - Martin Scorsese’s 2010 thriller “Shutter Island,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley, and Mark Ruffalo, was centered around an asylum...
Rose Kennedy, matriarch of the Kennedy family political dynasty, is one of the women featured on the Women’s Heritage Trail in Boston.

Women’s Heritage Trail in Boston traces the path of greatness

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON - In 1776, Abigail Adams wrote to her husband: “Remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them...

Take a road trip up the coast of Maine

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By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer REGION - Lazy summer days beckon us to pack the car and explore. New England offers a broad spectrum of road...
Southwick's Zoo in Mendon is a cornucopia of animal-focused fun. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Summer ‘skip-gen’ experiences to share with your grandchildren

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - Summer with grandchildren is a wonderful way to enjoy each other's company. Sometimes it is a simple day...