Plymouth Rock is where it all began, leading to the first Thanksgiving. Photo/Sandi Barrett

The best places to visit in Massachusetts around Thanksgiving

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By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - Thanksgiving Day is all about the amazing food, but before you sit down to the hefty holiday dinner...
The Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel has an outdoor patio with a perfect view of Gillette Stadium. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Where to eat, stay, and play for a getaway at Patriot Place

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By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer FOXBOROUGH - Patriot Place offers the next wave in sporting venues. More than simply a stadium for the New England...
The Berkshire Botanical Garden goal is to plant for pollinators and supply habitat for insects such as bumblebees and butterflies.

Berkshire Botanical Garden showcases regional plants, serves as educational resource

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  STOCKBRIDGE - When the weather warms and you’re eager for an outdoor excursion, it’s prime time to trek west into...
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 25-mile paved bike and accessible walking path that runs from South Dennis to Wellfleet. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Enjoy hiking trails in Massachusetts for every fitness level

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By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - Walking, one of the easiest and best exercises for every age and ability, is the perfect way to...
Ice slides are another fun feature at New Hampshire Ice Castles in North Woodstock. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Ice Castles are an enchanting winter destination for the entire family

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By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer REGION - Tucked away in North Woodstock, N.H., is a frozen fairytale castle perfect for a family gathering. From toddlers...
New Bedford was once the wealthiest city on the planet, per capita, during its whaling heyday. Now scallops are the catch that its fishing industry focuses on. Photo/Courtesy of New Bedford Whaling Museum

New Bedford tells a whale of a tale

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By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer NEW BEDFORD - Soon after his latest book was published in 1851, former mariner Herman Melville must have felt like...
Inside the Oracle Chamber are an ancient carving of an antlered deer, secret niches, and stone seating. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Visiting America’s Stonehenge in southern New Hampshire

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By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer SALEM, N.H. - America’s Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire, is an ancient stone village filled with precisely placed boulders reminiscent...
Rick Grobe closed his antiques store in Essex, but still visits homes in his 1937 Chevy panel truck to buy items he sells online. Photo/Submitted

Essex and Ipswich remain havens for antiques lovers

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer ESSEX - The small town of Essex, on the North Shore of Massachusetts, is renowned for its 19th century shipbuilding...
The Rose Island Lighthouse in Newport, R.I. is a unique place to stay for the adventurous traveler.

A coastal gem awaits visitors to Newport, Rhode Island

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer NEWPORT, R.I. - Sweeping, ornate lawns cut by graceful driveways leading to architecturally impressive porticos attached to massive mansions. Welcome...
The remains of the Boston and Maine railroad bridge in Hudson.

Assabet River Rail Trail keeps pace with growing communities

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By Maureen Sullivan, Contibuting Writer MARLBOROUGH – To walk, to run, to bike without dealing with traffic. To enjoy the seasons, a few moments to relax,...