Hudson museum offers a unique, immersive historical experience
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
HUDSON - If you are looking for a genuine interaction with history, be sure to visit the American Heritage Museum...
Find time to enjoy the charms of the ‘Watch City’
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
Waltham - “Watch City” is a common nickname for Waltham. It can be traced to the industry that started here...
One of world’s best-known castles is found in Gloucester
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
GLOUCESTER - Yearn to visit a castle? Go to Europe. Or stay in the United States. California has the famous...
The road ended where it began for ‘The father of the Beats’
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
LOWELL - Whether or not they have read his books, a must-stop for many visitors to this city is the...
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...
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...
Fabulous Fourth of July celebrations in Massachusetts
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION – As the birthplace of our nation, Massachusetts is steeped in patriotic pride. The Independence Day celebrations across the...
The fairy tale continues with Boston’s famed swan boats
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - The Boston Public Garden’s famous swan boats are back to normal. The Paget family, which owns the venerable...
Rockport’s ‘Paper House’ has endured for a century
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
ROCKPORT – In 1922, Elis F. Stenman decided to build a summer home in Rockport, just minutes from the Atlantic...
‘Glamping’ brings a new dimension to camping experience
By Barbara Hazelden, Contributing Writer
REGION - Camping in Massachusetts is definitely not a one-size-fits-all experience. At one end of the spectrum, back-to-nature purists pitch...