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Maple Syrup In New England

February through April is maple sugaring season in New England. Learn about New England maple sugar producers,festivals and events and see how maple sugar is made.

15Feb2010 | jessica layne | 1 comment | 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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6-Day History and Museum Tour of Northern New England

Last week I posted a 6-Day History and Museum tour of Southern New England and my post today is a companion museum and history piece covering some highlights for the Northern New England states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. If Boston, Hartford, and Newport are blessed with the sophistication of the arts in their [...]

13Feb2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 6 comments | Continued
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6 Day History and Museum Tour of Southern New England

It’s February which means people are planning a New England vacation. As New England is a popular destination because of the history and living museums, and I’m frequently asked for multi-day tour suggestions on that theme, I’ve pulled together a 6-day tour which focuses on the southern New England states.
This could quite easily turn into [...]

5Feb2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued
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New England Seafood – Lobster, Chowder, Shellfish, Where and How to Get it, and How to Cook it

It’s difficult to imagine visiting or vacationing in New England and not dining on fresh New England Seafood.
It’s such a healthy treat as well, and in plentiful supply in restaurants and shacks along the coast.
New England seafood is even enjoyed in rural Vermont or the mountains of New Hampshire.
Maine Lobster is probably the first seafood [...]

10Apr2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 7 comments | Continued
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Celebrate a New England Fourth of July at these Unique Destinations

America celebrates its birthday this week – Wednesday Fourth of July to be exact – and outside the usual town firework displays and carnival fairs there’s plenty going on around the region this week than seeing your money just go up in smoke!
Stay tuned if you want a spectacular alternative to the Esplanade of Boston [...]

2Jul2007 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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Tall Ships Arrive in Newport Rhode Island

Two of my favorite summer activities are come together this summer – the Tall Ships are coming to Newport Rhode Island.
However busy my family’s schedule is in the summer – and it gets busy with kid camps and outdoor house maintenance projects – we always make room for a visit to Newport, RI.

23Jun2007 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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New England Stone Walls – “The Work of the Devil”

The next time you’re traveling through rural New England, especially in Southern New England, be on the lookout for stone walls. And I’m not talking about the ornate and perfectly aligned walls put together by a professional stone mason.
No, I’m talking about functional old traditional stone walls put down over 150-years ago by farmers by [...]

12Feb2007 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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What’s All the Excitement at Litchfield Hills?

These days? Plenty! Litchfield Hills is in the Northwest corner of Connecticut and a popular destination spot for vacationers. In this area you’ll find waterfalls, state parks, the Appalachian Trail, picturesque villages and peaceful rural scenes.
During the revolutionary period this area played host to Comte de Rochambeau as he marched his French army of 5,000 [...]

16May2006 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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March is Maple Sugarhouse Month in New England

In New England Maple Month is March. When the nights are still below freezing but the days get warmer the sap begins to flow, and those with a livelihood in maple sugaring get moving to capitalize on the short five-six week season.
In the reverse of fall where peak foliage hits northern New England first and [...]

22Mar2006 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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Break Bread With a Plimoth Pilgrim

Every year on Thanksgiving Day thousands flock to the museums at Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to share in celebration of the first Thanksgiving.
While Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II are popular destinations for people on vacations anytime of the year, during the holiday period they attract the most visitors.

4Nov2005 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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King Richard’s Faire – Feast or Famine?

After a number of visits to King Richard’s Faire held in Carver, Massachusetts during the fall, I’ve concluded that it’s not for everybody.
Read on to discover why…

7Oct2005 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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"I’m Anxious to Be Rid of this Wretched Vessel."

If you’ve ever visited the Mayflower II replica moored at State Pier in Plymouth, Massachusetts, then you may have heard one of the role-playing passengers utter the words, “Good Morrow! I am anxious to gather up my belongings and be rid of this wretched vessel.”
The Mayflower voyage was a stormy ride across the Atlantic taking [...]

23Jun2005 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued