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New England Maple Syrup Resource List

Spring time in New England means maple syrup making season is upon us. While you can buy maple syrup any week of the year in New England, the sap is only tapped from the special maple trees and made into syrup in the New England states for a brief six weeks during the spring months. [...]

28Mar2008 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Returns to McCoy Stadium

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is poised to hit another home run for its second straight season at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island October 5th – October 30th, 2007. An energetic team of 30 professional pumpkin carvers have been buring the midnight pumpkin candles for the last six weeks creating the pumpkin trail. The final display [...]

5Oct2007 | | 12 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 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Stop the Press! Cupid is Exploring New England for Romantic Getaways

I’ve discovered from my contacts throughout the region that Cupid is looking for special locations for romantic winter getaways in New England. It appears Cupid is particularly interested in places that pamper and lavish TLC on its visitors. With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away Cupid is busy sending out New England getaway suggestions [...]

25Jan2007 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Blackstone River Valley Tea Party

Now before I get comments, this isn’t Rhode Island’s answer to the Boston Tea Party. As far as I know no tea is thrown overboard in the making of this unique trip. But there is something very British about this event. Read on to discover what it is…

21Aug2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Watch Hill, Rhode Island – A Turn of the Century Seaside Town

Once a strategic location during the French and Revolutionary wars, today the quiet and secluded seaside town of Watch Hill in Rhode Island harbors a wonderful destination for vacationers or day-trippers. Tucked away in the southwest corner of Rhode Island and away from the more crowded beaches of Misquamicut and Westerly, Watch Hill also offers [...]

16Aug2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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August is Music Festivals of Newport Month

August in Newport heralds the return of two world renowned music festivals hosted by the town… The Newport Folk Fest and the Newport Jazz Festival. Both events take over the town during the first two weekends in August.

31Jul2006 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Here’s Eight New England Vacation Beaches to Keep Cool in the Summer

With New England vacations in full swing, and the hot humid weather here, people are heading for New England beaches to keep cool, have some fun, and find their own space and memories this summer. Here’s a quick scan around the region on the most popular and best beaches

26Jul2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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WaterFire Providence – A Touch of Europe

For a bunch of Saturday’s in July, August, September, and October, you can experience a touch of Europe on the waterfront in Providence, while enjoying what has become one of the major summer and fall attractions in southern New England. WaterFire Providence is materially 100 fire sculptures ablaze over half-mile of the three rivers river [...]

4Jul2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Christmas at Newport Mansions

November heralds in the Christmas spirit at many of the mansions in Newport, R.I. While visits to The Elms, Marble House, or Astors’ Beechwood remain popular summer pastimes, these same mansions are transformed for the holidays. In a “no expense spared” extravaganza you can be entertained with carols, music, and fine dining. It all begins [...]

11Nov2005 | | 1 comment | Continued
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The Best Jack-O’-Lantern Show in New England Just Got Better…

Realizing that fall in New England isn’t just about foliage and autumn getaways, but also it’s Halloween and pumpkins and scary stuff – I decided to switch gears and do something different for today’s post. My family has enjoyed the Jack-O’-Lantern display at the Roger Williams Zoo since we discovered it a few years ago. [...]

2Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Block Island Vacations – Memories Are Made of This…

I’ve wanted to write about a place I visited a few years ago for the longest time. You know how it is… I kept starting to write and then something distracted me and before you know where you are you’ve got married and raising kids! Wow! How did that happen! But the good news is [...]

16Aug2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Newport RI – Discover This New England Vacation

Newport RI is a favorite destination spot for people on a New England vacation. Located on the eastern side of Narragansett Bay it’s known as the yachting capital of America because of its long standing links to the America’s Cup races. But Newport RI is much more than just a place for sailing enthusiasts and [...]

3Aug2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Some Hidden Rhode Island Vacation Gems For You…

Maybe for many planning a New England vacation, Rhode Island doesn’t jump out at you first time around as a place to look at. But here’s a few gems in the state that should be on anybody’s itinerary when visiting the area… Newport RI is the undisputed sailing capital of America, and with its Gilded [...]

29Jul2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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