A visit to Lowell National Historic Park is a visit back in time to the 19th century during the peak of the Industrial Revolution. Located in the heart of the city of Lowell Massachusetts, Lowell National Historic Park doesn’t provide views of nature and wildlife like other national parks, but rather a deep delve into… Continue reading Lowell National Historic Park: Bringing the Industrial Revolution Back to Life
Tag: New England places to visit
Why It’s Time to Start Thinking About New England Travel
You’ll find a wide range of geography across New England, from the white sand beaches of Rhode Island and the rocky shores of Maine to stony mountain peaks and cascading hills. There is no better place in the country for a road trip, and that’s coming from someone who has logged a lot of miles… Continue reading Why It’s Time to Start Thinking About New England Travel
Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View
Taking a Budweiser Brewery tour in Merrimack, NH isn’t just for beer lovers. It’s also an experience for history buffs and anyone who likes to understand the ins and outs of how things are made. While you can no longer visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this location, you can tour the facilities and sample… Continue reading Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View
Abandoned in Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef
On a breezy summer day, Brenton Point State Park in Newport, Rhode Island glistens as brightly as the sun off the ocean waves across the street. Kites fly high, and if you time it right, you might even score a Dell’s Lemonade, one of Rhode Island’s distinctive treats. However, Brenton Point State Park holds a… Continue reading Abandoned in Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef
The Murderous Tragedy of Spooner Well in Central Massachusetts
Few people realize that the small town of Brookfield in Central Massachusetts is responsible for raising the first woman to be executed in the new America republic. However, Spooner Well, a sad and lonely spot on the old Boston Post Road, commemorates the occasion with a single lone marker. It’s the place where Joshua Spooner… Continue reading The Murderous Tragedy of Spooner Well in Central Massachusetts
Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut
It isn’t every day that you find an interesting travel destination that also offers hope for rescued animals, but Ray of Light Farm in Connecticut is just such a place. Nestled in the back roads of East Haddam, not far from the famous Gillette Castle mansion, the farm offers sanctuary to abandoned animals as well… Continue reading Rescued Animals Find a Ray of Light in Connecticut
A Former Stage Actor Builds Gillette Castle in Connecticut, Hides Its Secrets for Years
Traveling across New England, it isn’t uncommon to find historical residences, but Gillette Castle in Connecticut sets the stage, so to speak, for a unique experience and day trip. Entering the twilight years of his life, actor, playwright, director and innovator, William Gillette, built a stone house atop the Seven Sisters mountain range overlooking the… Continue reading A Former Stage Actor Builds Gillette Castle in Connecticut, Hides Its Secrets for Years
