Visit the Newport mansions decorated for the Christmas season
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
The Breakers Morning Room is a study in shine and reflection.Photo/Courtesy of Newport Mansions
NEWPORT, R.I. - Gaze in wonder...
Enjoy winter with the Appalachian Mountain Club
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - Before the first dusting of snow covers the gardens of Central Massachusetts, the White Mountains of New Hampshire...
Boston Athenæum is a hidden gem in the heart of the city
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - The Boston Athenæum is a breathtaking private library, but also a beautiful museum and busy cultural center. Quietly...
Visiting America’s Stonehenge in southern New Hampshire
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...
Where to eat, stay, and play for a getaway at Patriot Place
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
FOXBOROUGH - Patriot Place offers the next wave in sporting venues. More than simply a stadium for the New England...
Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a visit to Lake Placid
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - In the villages, lakes, and mountains of Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and other local cities and towns,...
‘Friends’ Central Perk Coffeehouse is coming to Boston
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
BOSTON – Local fans of the TV show “Friends” will soon have a piece of their favorite sitcom to experience....
Berkshires offer a lot of attractions for a quick getaway trip
By Sandi Barrett
Contributing Writer
REGION - The Berkshires is an enclave for art appreciation, eclectic music, and fine food. Combined with stunning scenery, a laid-back...
Cape Cod’s Mercy Otis Warren is the country’s almost-forgotten ‘first lady’
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
BARNSTABLE - Everyone’s heard of George Washington, known to most as ”The Father of his Country.” But who knows his...
Exploring Harvard’s former transcendentalist community
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
HARVARD - In this pastoral town sits the scenic Fruitlands Museum. The Fruitlands offers visitors a snapshot of the transcendentalist...
