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North Shore Children’s Theatre Welcomes the Tanglewood Marionettes

For one performance only at Boston’s North Shore Musical Children’s Theatre on Sunday January 17th come see the Tanglewood Marionettes.

14Jan2010 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
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Baker’s Dozen New England Ski Resorts to Check Out in 2010

New England ski resorts have taken a financial battering in the last few years but this season has started out strong and here is our selection for 2010.

5Jan2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 10 comments | Continued
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Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre and Little Red’s Christmas

If you’re looking for something festive to do with the kids this weekend in the Boston area then head out to Saugus and take in the Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre.

19Dec2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
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Christmas in New England – Personal Top Picks and Favorite Events

Whether your definition of New England holiday excitement is a show in the city or a special Christmas event you’re sure to find the perfect family day here.

3Dec2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
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Best Bird-Watching Destinations in New England

I just completed a series of articles for our friends over at the New England Birdhouse blog on best bird-watching destinations in New England.
I’m never happier than when visiting locations in New England that offer the chance to get close to wildlife in scenic destinations. And the six states of New England offer a plethora [...]

7Oct2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued
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Friday Night Fright at the Mount in the Berkshires

Every Friday night through Halloween in 2009 you can be “chilled to the bone” at the late writer Edith Wharton’s estate in Lenox, Massachusetts. Friday Night Fright at the Mount is a special ghost tour that visits places not usually open to the public.
Haunted happenings at the estate have been recorded for years such as [...]

23Sep2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
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Two Outstanding Historic New England Tours for the Fall Season

New England in the fall has no shortage of destinations and activities vying for attention, whether it’s fall foliage viewing, festivals, scenic drives, or historic homes.
Wait a minute did you say historic homes? Yes, I did. People who visit New England – even in autumn – enjoy hearing about the history and stories of New [...]

19Sep2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
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The Big E at Springfield, Massachusetts Kicks off Fall Season for 2009

Eastern States Exposition – the Big E – the largest of the New England state fairs, gets underway in West Springfield, Massachusetts this weekend.
The whole bash kicks off on Friday September 18th, 2009 and goes through to Sunday October 4th, 2009. Opening day this year features “Be a Kid for a Day” and Military [...]

17Sep2009 | jdaniels | 0 comments | Continued
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A Perfect Day Climbing Mount Wachusett in Massachusetts

At 2,006ft Mount Wachusett in Central Massachusetts is more like a large hill than a mountain but is popular for hiking in the summer and fall, and skiing in the winter.
Mount Wachusett is technically a glaciated Monadnock which is a term reserved for a single mountain carved out by glaciers and located in [...]

18Aug2009 | jdaniels | 1 comment | Continued
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High Tech Comes at Hancock Shaker Village Enhances Experience

The Hancock Shaker Village near Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has introduced audio tours on MP3 players as part of its admission price.
A project two years in the making it continues the tradition of the Shaker community who had no issues embracing new technology.
Hancock Shaker Village President Ellen Spear notes, “The Shakers embraced new technology; they were the [...]

29Jul2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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Sail Boston 2009 – The Tall Ships Cometh to Massachusetts

The Tall Ships are visiting Boston Harbor July 8th – 13th under the banner of Sail Boston 2009.
If you went in 2008 then you know what a wonderful event this is for all the family – and if you didn’t…
well make time this week or at the weekend to check out one of the great [...]

7Jul2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued
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Hancock Shaker Village Announces Summer and Fall Events

The Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts has released its event schedule for 2009, and as always it has an ambitious program for the summer and fall. Here is just a selection of events scheduled for this year.
The season at Hancock Shaker Village runs from Saturday, May 23 through Sunday, October 18, 2009. Situated on [...]

16Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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2009 Guide to Summer Vacation Baseball Fun in New England

New England is known for its love affair with sports, and the summer months puts the spotlight on baseball in the region. Whether you’re talking Major or Minor League, professional baseball is usually within striking distance wherever you visit for a New England Vacation.
While visitors on a Boston Vacation will want to check out a [...]

4Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 3 comments | Continued
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20 Nature Walks in Metro-West Boston Area

We call ourselves Complete New England because we not only want to cover the popular travel destinations, attractions and news in New England but provide information for local communities.
One of our writers – Jim Hyde – is award winning and loves to bite off regional controversial issues especially if New England politics are concerned [...]

8May2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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Six Flags New England Gets Ready for Bizarro!

April school vacation week in Massachusetts marks the traditional opening of Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts. And this year anticipation is high for a new ride.
The Superman: Ride of Steel attraction has long been the ultimate thrill ride at the Springfield Park but construction work on the attraction is transforming it into [...]

18Apr2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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Down on the Hancock Shaker Farm with Baby Animals

It’s April and spring time down on the farm at Hancock Shaker Village and this means the popular Baby Animals event is heralding the days of warmer weather.
Everybody loves cuddly creatures. Whether it’s a “still-shaky-on-its-legs” lamb, or soft-furry chicks – or even a few weeks old alligator can be… no, strike that last thought. [...]

2Apr2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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