Top Ten Christmas Book List From New England

If you’re looking to buy a holiday gift for someone that enjoys New England then consider something from my top ten New England book list. These are a mixture of guides, pictorial books, and some of the classics from American Literature.
And there’s nothing to stop you getting a present for yourself, right?
Any one of [...]

The Santa Express is Departing from New Hampshire Now – But You Can Still Catch It!

The Hobo Santa Express is leaving the Lincoln railroad station, deep in the New Hampshire White Mountains, for the next few weekends.
If you’ve got frustrated at being too late to book a reservation on any of the special Polar Express train rides in the region, then here’s a seasonal ride for adults and kids of [...]

Black Friday in New England

In just a few days many American’s will be sitting down around a table and carving a turkey, and generally putting on weight and watching a game of American Football…and the Thanksgiving Parade in New York City.
Last Thanksgiving I wrote about visiting Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth and breaking bread with a pilgrim if you were [...]

This Weekend is My Birthday… But You Get The Presents…

How come?
Well, this weekend is really the last chance to take part in some New England traditional Christmas events. I like to think of them as gifts from New England for locals and visitors alike.
Here’s a run down of last chance Christmas holiday favorites…

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Boston Ballet “The Nutcracker” Kicks Off Another Season…

For U.S. shoppers Christmas starts in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, for everybody else in Boston, it begins with the first performance of Tchaikovsky “The Nutcracker” by Boston Ballet.
A long time tradition and favorite of the Boston Christmas season, this ballet never fails to delight both adults and kids.
It’s become a staple in the Boston [...]

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 this weekend

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The Polar Express Tickets Now Available – But Hurry!

So you grew up with the book “The Polar Express” and were mesmerized by the story of a boy that took a magical journey. And chances are, you’ve read it once or twice to your kids as well… am I right?
Well, how about taking a journey on the North Pole Express yourself and with your [...]