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August 20, 2008

• Check out oysters (& music) in Norwalk, CT
  The Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival, which always takes place on the first weekend after Labor Day, is a pretty big deal. Featured…

August 5, 2008

• Get away to Sunapee, NH
  The can’t miss attraction in the Sunapee, NH is none other than its lake, which covers 10 square miles of the region. This body of water is…

July 22, 2008

• Head for the beach in Ogunquit, ME
  Anytime’s a great time to visit Ogunquit. In this coastal town that’s a favorite of tourists from across the border, you’ll…

July 15, 2008

• Celebrate water in Lowell, MA
  A stay in Lowell, MA may not sound like a dream weekend, but it can be if it’s the third Saturday in August. That’s always the day of the…

July 8, 2008

• Celebrate 200 years at West Quoddy Light, ME
  Standing proudly over Grand Manan Channel, which separates the U.S. from Canada, West Quoddy Head Lighthouse perches on the easternmost point of land…

July 1, 2008

• Take your kayak to Wickford Harbor, RI
  Sure there are great views from your kayak in Casco Bay, but wouldn’t you like to see some different islands and an unfamiliar coastline at…

June 25, 2008

• Brewers Festival in Burlington, VT
  You only need two things to get you started on the perfect summer: Beaches and beer. While there may not be a plethora of beach opportunities in…

June 17, 2008

• Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor, ME
  If you can skip out of work for Windjammer Days next week, lucky you. The annual festival of the ships takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24-25…

June 10, 2008

• Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz in, CT
  Every July we celebrate American independence. Why not celebrate American music too? On July 18-20, the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz…

June 3, 2008

• See future Sox in Pawtucket, RI
  You may have already tried to get tickets to Fenway Park, but chances are you’d rather pay the mortgage than spend one night in the bleachers…

May 28, 2008

• Take your paddles to Umbagog Lake, NH
  No car engines, no speedboats, no noise pollution of any kind. Imagine, just you and your kayak as the sun rises over Umbagog Lake National Wildlife…

May 21, 2008

• Bring your bike to East Burke,VT
  If you’re looking to get away from the way life should be, a four-hour drive will take you to the way life used to be. In East Burke, Vermont…

May 14, 2008

• Daytripping in Bath, ME
  Less than an hour from Portland, Bath has a little bit of everything to offer. In the town where some of the country’s most famous battle ships…

May 7, 2008

• Have a SkyVenture in Nashua, NH
  Because this is New England, you have to figure that every day of the summer won’t dawn bright and sunny. There will be some clouds, some rain…

April 30, 2008

• Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill, MA
  For 79 years the arrival of spring has been heralded in Boston with the Beacon Hill Garden Club’s self guided walking tour, the Hidden Gardens…

April 23, 2008

• Wine Fest in Nantucket, MA
  That week-long Hawaiian vacation was going to cost you about $3,500 — but since it looks like your flight will probably be cancelled, why not…

April 16, 2008

• Yacht showcase in Greenwich
  Indulge in a little seaside luxury in Greenwich, CT at the Greenwich Harbor Yacht Showcase on May 10 beginning at 11 am. The world’s finest…

April 9, 2008

• Rubber duckies in Westerly, RI
  Haven’t you always wanted to see 20,000 rubber duckies racing through the water? Every year for the past nine years folks have flocked to…

April 2, 2008

• Yuks in the Muk in Jackson, NH
  If you’re thinking of visiting Jackson, NH, located in the gorgeous Mount Washington Valley, the weekend of April 25-27 is a great time to do…

March 26, 2008

• Go RVing in ME
  Recreational vehicles aren’t just for retirees anymore — especially since Gov. Baldacci proclaimed March 29-April 6 “Discover RVing…

March 19, 2008

• St. Albans, VT
  You’ve probably never heard of St. Albans, VT. Located on the northernmost edge of Lake Champlain, this small town is just a couple giant…

March 12, 2008

• Bethel, ME
  When most Mainers think Bethel, they think Sunday River (www.sundayriver.com). Although the mountain is a big part of the town, it isn’t the…

March 5, 2008

• Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA
  It’s March, and even though the madness of the season has yet to begin, it’s the perfect time to feed your basketball appetite with a…

February 27, 2008

• Ethnic eats in Manchester, NH
  You might not think of NH as a place to go for ethnic dining, and admittedly the ethnic dining scene — beyond Chinese and Italian — has…

February 20, 2008

• Woodstock, VT
  An endearing New England village punctuated by a small park named “The Green,” Woodstock, VT is an idyllic location for a weekend…

February 13, 2008

• XC skiing in CT
  Unlike many of the other New England states, CT isn’t exactly a downhill skier’s paradise. But by no means does a trip to the Nutmeg…

February 6, 2008

• Chocolates in NE
  New England winters are long and dreary. Statistics show that chocolate, taken in large quantities, helps in combating the winter blahs. With…

January 23, 2008

• Winter Carnival in Quebec
  The Quebecois really know how to throw a party, and they get plenty of practice. Every winter they throw a 17-day block party that engulfs the entire…

January 16, 2008

• Museums of Boston
  Because we can’t predict what’s going to happen with the weather next, this time of year seems perfect for taking advantage of indoor…

January 10, 2008

• Stowe, VT
  If you’re planning to visit Stowe in the winter, you must be a skier. And if you are, there’s no better time to hit the road to this…

January 2, 2008

• Pies on Parade in Rockland, ME
  On Jan. 20, the tiny coastal town of Rockland celebrates National Pie Day with its fourth annual Pies on Parade Inn to Inn Tour. Hosted by the…

December 26, 2007

• Montreal, Canada
  Montreal knows how to do winter. Instead of burrowing in to hibernate until spring, Montrealers revel in the season, adding another scarf and another…

December 4, 2007

• Road Trips: Pittsfield, MA
  The name may not sound particularly appealing, but this county seat for Berkshire County is quite a gem if you’re into art, food or…

November 27, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Mansfield & Storrs CT
  L ocated in Tolland County, CT lies the town of Mansfield. It swells with history and wide open spaces, including eight town parks and reserves, most…

November 21, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Mt. Washington Valley’s holiday cookie TOUR
  The dates for this year’s Mount Washington Valley Inn to Inn Holiday Cookie Tour are Dec.8-9. Started in 1996, it was the brain child of a…

November 13, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> York, ME
  York, located about 45 miles south of Portland, includes the villages of York Harbor, York Village, York Beach and Cape Neddick (they’re all…

November 6, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot – get to >>>> Providence, RI
  Providence, RI is estimated to be the third largest city in New England. Years of planning and restoration have built up this manufacturing mill town…

October 30, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Middlebury, VT
  There’s nothing better than a weekend getaway in the fall – the trees, the colors, the scenery. If you’re looking for a road trip…

October 23, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Salem, MA
  If you’re planning to visit Salem, why wouldn’t you do it around Halloween, when the spirits come out after the sun goes down and ghouls…

October 16, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Fredericton, New Brunswick
  The Saint John River draws a blue line through the center of New Brunswick, before emptying into the Bay of Fundy at the city of Saint John. Its wide…

October 9, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Hallowell, ME
  It may be tiny, but Hallowell, located along the banks of the Kennebec River, is a gem when it comes to antiques, music, art and dining. You may have…

October 2, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Fairfield, CT
  No doubt Fairfield is a residential destination for anyone who lives within the CT borders. With claims to fame that include Joe Namath, “Money…

September 25, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Bretton Woods, NH
  It’s time to start thinking about leaf peeping and what better place to take in vibrant foliage and breathtaking scenery than the White…

September 18, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot – get to >> >>St. Andrew's, New Brunswick
  St. Andrews has to be one of New Brunswick’s most British cities. Everything here is neat and orderly — you might say royal — from…

September 11, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot- get to >> Bennington, VT
  Since Bennington creates a natural bridge between Mt. Anthony of the Taconic Range and the famous Green Mountains of Vermont, it’s no wonder…

September 5, 2007

• by boat, by car, by foot – get to >> Boothbay, ME