2000 Features
12/21/00 - Irreconcilable
Accommodations Differences?
Cape Cod's Lamb and Lion Inn is the perfect
compromise for the couple that can't agree on a typical hotel vs. a cozy
B&B.
12/14/00 - Christmas in
Newport: A Photo Gallery
While Newport's peak tourist season is summer,
there's another most wonderful time of the year to visit this Rhode Island
town--the holiday season! Come along on a virtual photo tour.
12/07/00 - Bringing
Home the Christmas Tree
The old-fashioned tradition of bringing home the Christmas tree is alive
and well here in New England. I'll guide you to tree farms in the region and even take you along on a virtual tour as I hunt down my own perfect
pine.
11/22/00 - Plimoth
Plantation: A Photo Album
Come along on a virtual photo tour of Plimoth
Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, home of the 1627 Pilgrim Village.
11/14/00 - Who Wants to
Be a Top Turkey?
If you're a fan of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, you'll gobble up this
Thanksgiving-themed challenge.
11/09/00 - Thanksgiving
Puzzles
Here are some online puzzles for you to assemble while you're waiting for the
turkey to cook or as a pleasant distraction from work.
11/07/00 - Visit the
Rock... Plymouth Rock!
What's
the most visited rock in New England? Plymouth Rock, of course.
11/02/00 - The World's
Most Sensual Cocktail
A panel of Penthouse magazine judges says New England is home to the
world's most sensual cocktail. Find it at Naked Fish restaurants in
Massachusetts.
10/26/00 - Clam Chowder
for the Soul
Clam chowder is the New England cure-all! Find out where you can buy delicious
chowders online, or make your own clam chowder at home with my selection of
great recipes.
10/19/00 - Down By the
Old Cider Mill
Tucked away on a winding country road in Old Mystic, Connecticut, is the only
remaining steam-powered cider mill in the United States--B.F. Clyde's Cider
Mill.
10/12/00 - Halloween in
Salem: A Photo Album
There's no better place in all of America to watch
the spooks go by on Halloween than Salem, Massachusetts. Come along with
me on this photo tour... if you dare!
10/05/00 - I'll Send
You a Free Fall Leaf!
It's not the shirt off my back, but what other girl would send you the leaves
from her travels?
09/27/00 - Fall Foliage
Photo Puzzles
The next best thing to being outside playing in the New England leaves
on a perfect fall day is being inside playing with the New England
fall leaves.
09/21/00 - Dangerous
Curves
Just when it starts to get cold in New England, it's going to get hot in Boston
as the Museum of Fine Arts opens its Dangerous Curves exhibition.
09/19/00 - Celebrate
Autumn New England-Style
Fall officially starts with the September 22 autumnal equinox. It's time to mark
your calendar for fall festivals, football, and other fun events.
09/14/00 - New
England's Top Parks
Millions visit New England's National Parks each year. Which are most popular?
Check this Top Ten List.
08/31/00 - A Great
"Little" Place in Maine
The York Harbor Inn in Maine boats all of the warmth and individuality of a small B&B with the
amenities of a much larger hotel.
08/17/00 - Where do
Potato Chips Come From?
See where some of the best potato chips are made when you visit the Cape Cod
Potato Chip Company in Hyannis for a free factory tour and a free sample.
08/09/00 - Dreams of
Freedom
Boston is second only to Ellis Island as a
gateway to America for immigrants. The city's newest attraction, Dreams of Freedom,
celebrates this legacy.
08/03/00 - See Sam Brew
Tour the Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston for a look at the history of beer in Boston, the beer making process, and Sam Adams' unique microbrews.
07/27/00 - And They're
Off!
Historic Rockingham Park racetrack in Salem, New
Hampshire, features live thoroughbred horseracing June through September and
simulcast betting and special events throughout the year.
07/19/00 - I'll Take
You to the Tall Ships
Did you miss OpSail 2000's first New England stop in Connecticut? Never fear.
I'll take you on a virtual tour of the majestic tall ships.
07/13/00 - A Dollhouse
for People Our Size
You'll feel like a doll come to life when you stay at the Glynn House Victorian
Inn in Ashland, New Hampshire.
07/06/00 - If You Burn
It, They Will Come
The sparkling undulation of WaterFire draws throngs to Providence, Rhode
Island's capital city.
06/27/00 - Nantucket
Makes Endangered List
The National Trust for Historic Preservation says the Island's character is
threatened by development.
06/22/00 - New England
for the Four-Legged
Does Fido pout every time the suitcase comes out? This guide to dog-friendly New England accommodations is the perfect antidote for
drooping tail syndrome.
06/14/00 - Buckminster
Hotel: A Bargain in Boston
Boston isn't exactly known for affordable
accommodations, but I'll let you in on the secret of a bargain hotel in the
city's Back Bay.
06/08/00 - One Potato,
Two Potato, Three Potato... SCORE!
Mr. Potato Head is one of Rhode Island's most
famous native sons, and now that he's been named the Ocean State's official
family travel ambassador, you'll find artist-created renditions of the popular
toy sprouting up all over!
06/01/00 - Strawberry
Fields
June is strawberry season in New England. Here's a guide to pick-your-own strawberry fields and great
strawberry recipes, too!
05/24/00 - Spend a Day
in Shelburne Falls
Sleepy, riverside village is home to the fabled Bridge of Flowers and just enough
other shops and attractions to make it a perfect day trip destination.
05/17/00 - New England
Summer Festivals A-Z
New England is bursting with festivals this summer! Here's your A-Z Guide.
05/09/00 - Take Dad Out
to the Ball Game
Here's a guide to New England's major and minor league baseball teams that will
help you to plan a special outing for your father or any special man or baseball
fan in your life.
04/30/00 -
Six Flags Raises Flag on New England
There's a new theme park in town. Here's your guide to Six Flags New England.
04/16/00 -
Who Wants to Be a Travel Writer?
Share your New England reviews, stories, recipes, and photos.
04/12/00 -
It's Not a Dream!
Tenth Annual Ben & Jerry's One World One Heart Festival features free
all-you-can-eat ice cream!
04/06/00 -
Fall for Fondue: Vermont Recipe Features Cheddar Cheese and Apple Brandy
Prepare a romantic supper for you and someone you love with this fondue recipe
from New England.
03/29/00 -
Tanglewood 2000
Your complete guide to Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home
in the Berkshires.
03/21/00 -
Why Visit New England?
New England is a perfect, four-season vacation destination.
03/11/00 -
St. Patrick's Day in Boston
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in one of America's most Irish cities.
03/08/00 -
Breakfast in New England: Shop for Maple Syrup Online
New England produces some of the world's best maple syrup. Order online for delivery to your
door!
03/02/00 -
JFK: The Action Figure
Hasbro and the JFK Library and Museum in Boston team up to introduce a John F.
Kennedy GI Joe doll.
02/17/00 - Be a
Human Snowball
Bored with skiing? Roll down the mountain inside a plastic Zorb at Cranmore Mountain
Resort in New Hampshire.
02/09/00 - Top
New England Events
The American Bus Association includes ten New England events in its 2000 "Top 100
Events" list.
02/02/00 - Head
for the Sun - Mohegan Sun Casino
Though not as large as neighboring Foxwoods, Connecticut's "other" casino has an
intimate charm all its own.
01/27/00 - Best-Selling
Author's Work is Short and Sweet
Meet the man behind the sweet words on the New England Confectionery Company's
Sweethearts® candy conversation hearts.
01/20/00 - New
England B&Bs With "Heart"
Chocolates are passé! Treat your Valentine to a romantic getaway at a New England bed
& breakfast inn.
01/16/00 - Boston Baked Beans
It's not called Beantown for nothing! Here's a look at the history
of Boston Baked Beans, plus recipes and online ordering sources.
01/13/00 - New England's
Millennium Trails
Explore America's legacy along these nationally recognized routes.
01/06/00 - New England in Bloom
2000
Garden tours, flower festivals, and other horticultural happenings
in New England.
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