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7 New England Museums to Experience

New England Living Museums are special destinations depicting times and a way of life from America’s past. It’s an opportunity for current generations to experience what it was like at different moments and locations in America’s history. These are not your average city museum with neat rows of glass enclosed artifacts. The living museums of [...]

14Mar2008 | | 4 comments | Continued
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Animation Magic in The Berkshires

There’s magic in The Berkshires of western Massachusetts – and not just in the scenic beauty and cultural haven the area enjoys, but in the attraction the area seems to have for talented people in the animation and special effects industry. The Berkshires has established itself as one of southern New England’s top destination areas [...]

5Mar2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Is There Really a Museum of Bad Art in Boston?

Yes – and do you want to know more? With so many Museums in Boston showing great Art, you have to wonder why we need one devoted to Bad Art. But the Museum of Bad Art is for real and opened its doors in Dedham in 1994. Now, spend a few minutes at the museums [...]

15Feb2008 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Darwin at the Museum of Science in Boston

Contrary to popular belief, Charles Darwin didn’t formulate his theories on evolution until after his voyage in HMS Beagle. And he took nearly twenty years in a painstakingly slow and scientific process to formulate and document his thoughts and views that culminated in his book “The Origin of Species.” All this was done back home [...]

22Feb2007 | | 0 comments | Continued
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How to Snow Shoe in a Museum Without Being Ejected…

What’s this all about I can hear you saying? Well, don’t get worried. I’m not suggesting you don a pair of snow shoes and head down to Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), and expect them to let you browse the collections in your designer Tubbs. But… there is a place in Massachusetts where you’re [...]

7Feb2007 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Celebrate these Things During the Holiday Season in Litchfield Hills

The Litchfield Hills in Northwest Connecticut is a popular destination spot during the summer and fall months. But this beautiful area is a well-guarded secret delight during the holiday season. Here are some popular suggestions to both enjoy the holiday season and discover the towns and area of Litchfield.

14Nov2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Higgins Armory Museum – Best in the West?

Worcester, Massachusetts isn’t exactly the first place on earth you’d expect to find a collection of medieval armor – Worcester, England, maybe… but Massachusetts? But thanks to John Woodman Higgins, an area industrialist and passionate collector, you don’t have to go to Europe, Africa or Asia to see one of the largest collections of armor [...]

30Oct2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Is Body Worlds 2 Art or Science?

I recently attended the Boston Museum of Science’s new exhibit Body Worlds 2 to see what all the fuss was about. You see the exhibit contains real human bodies and parts. But far from being a clinical array of bones and donated parts in cases the exhibit contains whole and complete bodies in various poses.

15Aug2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Go Boston Card – A Smash with Families, Tourists, and Locals Who Want to Save Money

The Go Boston Card helps families and tourists on a Boston vacation and locals save money. Boston is a wonderful city to visit, but it can be expensive – I have three boys and live close enough to visit often, so I speak from experience. But for one low price a purchaser of the Go [...]

10Mar2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Where in the World is Conny the Sperm Whale?

What has Carmen Sandiego, Fangs, and Conny the Sperm whale have in common? Well, at the moment you can see them all at the Science Center of Connecticut in West Hartford… I did with my family just today.

20Feb2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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5 Things to Do On a Winter Weekend in Massachusetts

If you’re anything like our family when the New England winter drops its cloak down on your life, then you barricade yourself in your house until the spring thaw. This can make life a little tense, especially if you’ve got kids with energy. Weekends especially can be stressful for parents and kids alike. Can you [...]

8Feb2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Carousel Museum of New England – So Much More Than Just Wood Carvings!

The New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, Connecticut is much more than exquisite woodcarvings, superbly restored antique carousels… And a crisp sounding organ. Oh it’s all this, but… the building also houses the Museum of Fire History, and galleries depicting work from local artists.

31Jan2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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The Switzerland of America

In the nineteenth century Connecticut’s Naugatuck Valley around the Waterbury area was known as the “Switzerland of America.” Here, many different types of clock products were designed and produced at the Waterbury Clock company. Through the demands of customers and World War I the need for a more convenient timepiece to carry around led to [...]

26Jan2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Salem, Massachusetts… No Tricks – Just These "10" Scary Treats Waiting For You!

If you’ve got to choose a city in New England where Halloween should feel right at home – it’s got to be Salem. Located on the North shore 30 minutes from Boston, the city of Salem is a popular tourist destination and famous for the Witch Trials of 1692. During October the town welcomes visitors [...]

27Oct2005 | | 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 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Why You Must Visit The Museum of Science During Your Boston Vacation …

The Museum of Science is a marvelous place to visit during your Boston vacation. The museum has three floors of exciting exhibits, the Mugar Omni Theater, and the Charles Hayden Planetarium. They also have seasonal exhibits, and so there’s always something new to see – even if you’ve visited it many times before. At the [...]

31Jul2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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