New England Museums
Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Summer and Fall 2010 Events
The Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala of events throughout the remainder of summer and fall.
29Jul2010 | jdaniels | 1 comment | Continued
The Commonwealth Museum of Massachusetts in Boston
The Museum of Massachusetts History known as the Commonwealth Museum contains an impressive collections of early U.S. historical documents. It’s a must see.
29Jun2010 | jdaniels | 1 comment | Continued
Plymouth Plantation and Mayflower – A New England Heritage
Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II ship are attractions in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Authentic these museums are links to our past and great destinations.
5Jun2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
Lowell National Historical Park and A Million Yards of Cloth Each Week
Massachusetts has many museums tracing the richness of its history and Lowell National Historical Park is a journey through America’s industrial revolution.
23Apr2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
In My Footsteps: Newport, RI
Newport Rhode Island stands out as one of the greatest attractions in the country and here’s why.
5Apr2010 | cjsetterlund | 2 comments | Continued
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Guide to 9 New England Sports Museums and Tours
It should come as no surprise to sports enthusiasts to discover New England provides plenty of opportunities to visit Sports Museums and Tours when traveling through the region.
Most of the New England states and all major sports are represented here and there is just about something for everybody. This collection will give you the low-down [...]
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. [...]
New England White Water Rafting Guide for 2009
If you’ve never experienced the excitement and adventure of a White Water Rafting New England style then make a date now for 2009. There are a number of experienced tour companies in the region and the season begins in spring and runs through late October.
My family and I experienced rafting on the Deerfield River [...]
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
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 [...]
The Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock Vermont
Whenever my travels take me to the central Vermont region I find an excuse to take a rest break in the town of Woodstock. My wife has noticed this tendency, especially as it usually coincides with a convenient visit to F.H. Gillingham’s classic 1886 Vermont General Store. Well, stocking up on maple products and [...]
8Nov2008 | yankeetraveler | 2 comments | Continued
About the Children’s Museum in Easton, Massachusetts
The Children’s Museum in Easton, Massachusetts makes an ideal destination for parents looking for a fun and hands-on learning experience with their young kids.
The museum focuses on touch, feel, and play exhibits and activities for the 1-8 age range, which makes it unique from other children museums in the Boston area. The museum is housed [...]
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Hi Cliff,
Thanks for putting together such a fantastic blog of New England. I would love to explore the white ...
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Cliff,
These walks look wonderful and your photographs are breathtaking. Are you aware of walks such as these that are ...
