New England Travel: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day date planner. When is Memorial Day? Here is your guide to upcoming Memorial Day dates for 2008 to 2012 to assist your travel planning.
Memorial Day date planner. When is Memorial Day? Here is your guide to upcoming Memorial Day dates for 2008 to 2012 to assist your travel planning.
When is Thanksgiving?
When is Thanksgiving? Plan Ahead with this guide to Thanksgiving dates for 2008 through 2014. Thanksgiving in the U.S. is always the fourth Thursday in November.
When is Thanksgiving? Plan Ahead with this guide to Thanksgiving dates for 2008 through 2014. Thanksgiving in the U.S. is always the fourth Thursday in November.
Clam Chowder Recipes
Clam chowder recipes from New England. Find a recipe for a new chowder favorite.
Clam chowder recipes from New England. Find a recipe for a new chowder favorite.
Coloring Pages - Free Fall Leaf Pages for Kids to Color - School Projects - Car Trip Activity
Print these coloring pages before you hit the road on a New England fall foliage car trip for the kids to color and cut out. These free, printable autumn leaf images can also be used for school projects.
Print these coloring pages before you hit the road on a New England fall foliage car trip for the kids to color and cut out. These free, printable autumn leaf images can also be used for school projects.
Boston Baked Beans
Here are some wonderful recipes for a New England favorite, Boston Baked Beans, plus sources for ordering Boston Baked Beans online.
Here are some wonderful recipes for a New England favorite, Boston Baked Beans, plus sources for ordering Boston Baked Beans online.
Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry Recipe Collection. Strawberry recipes from New England restaurants and inns and from my New England Kitchen to help you make the best use of the fruits of your labors. You'll find breakfast recipes, desserts, salads, strawberry butter, strawberry pie and even strawberry champagne soup.
Strawberry Recipe Collection. Strawberry recipes from New England restaurants and inns and from my New England Kitchen to help you make the best use of the fruits of your labors. You'll find breakfast recipes, desserts, salads, strawberry butter, strawberry pie and even strawberry champagne soup.
Foxwoods: A Complete Guide
Foxwoods, a Complete Guide to Foxwoods, the World's Largest Casino. Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrates its 16th year in 2008. Here's your complete guide to the Mashantucket Pequot tribe's Foxwoods, the world's largest casino, including directions, bust tours, on- and off-site lodging, gaming, nearby attractions, dining, entertainment and more.
Foxwoods, a Complete Guide to Foxwoods, the World's Largest Casino. Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrates its 16th year in 2008. Here's your complete guide to the Mashantucket Pequot tribe's Foxwoods, the world's largest casino, including directions, bust tours, on- and off-site lodging, gaming, nearby attractions, dining, entertainment and more.
Leaf Identification Guide - Identify Leaves You Find on Your Fall Foliage Visit to New England
Leaf Identification Guide: This leaf identification guide is designed to help you identify some of the leaves you'll see on your visit to New England during fall foliage season. The kids can color the pictures and even play a game of Leaf Bingo by trying to find one of each.
Leaf Identification Guide: This leaf identification guide is designed to help you identify some of the leaves you'll see on your visit to New England during fall foliage season. The kids can color the pictures and even play a game of Leaf Bingo by trying to find one of each.
Mohegan Sun Nearby Lodging
Hotels and Inns Near Mohegan Sun Casino. Here are some lodging options if you want to stay near Mohegan Sun Casino.
Hotels and Inns Near Mohegan Sun Casino. Here are some lodging options if you want to stay near Mohegan Sun Casino.
Tanglewood 2008 Guide
Tanglewood 2008 guide. Tanglewood, there's no better place in all of New England to spread out a picnic blanket, feast on gourmet goodies, and listen to live music as the sun sets and the stars unveil themselves. Here's your complete guide to Tanglewood 2008 including schedule and ticket information.
Tanglewood 2008 guide. Tanglewood, there's no better place in all of New England to spread out a picnic blanket, feast on gourmet goodies, and listen to live music as the sun sets and the stars unveil themselves. Here's your complete guide to Tanglewood 2008 including schedule and ticket information.
Cliff House Chowder Recipe
Cliff House Clam Chowder Recipe: This authentic New England clam chowder recipe has been on the menu at The Cliff House in Ogunquit, Maine, since 1872.
Cliff House Clam Chowder Recipe: This authentic New England clam chowder recipe has been on the menu at The Cliff House in Ogunquit, Maine, since 1872.
New England Summer Festivals A to Z - Your Guide to the Hottest Summer 2008 Events in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont
New England is bursting with festivals this summer! Here's your A-Z Guide to 2008 summer events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
New England is bursting with festivals this summer! Here's your A-Z Guide to 2008 summer events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Lodgings Near Foxwoods
Foxwoods Hotel Guide: Find a hotel near Foxwoods Casino. Here are some lodging options if you want to stay near Foxwoods Resort Casino in a hotel, inn, B&B or motel.
Foxwoods Hotel Guide: Find a hotel near Foxwoods Casino. Here are some lodging options if you want to stay near Foxwoods Resort Casino in a hotel, inn, B&B or motel.
Must-See Sights in Boston
What are the must-see sights in Boston? For first-time visitors or others who have only spent a short stay in Boston, here is New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius's picks for the 10 must-see attractions in Boston, Massachusetts.
What are the must-see sights in Boston? For first-time visitors or others who have only spent a short stay in Boston, here is New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius's picks for the 10 must-see attractions in Boston, Massachusetts.
Getting to Foxwoods Casino
How to get to Foxwoods Resort Casino by car, train, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
How to get to Foxwoods Resort Casino by car, train, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
Nude in New England
Whether you're a seasoned nudist or a first-timer who wants to try vacationing naked, here's your guide to 10 places to take it all off and go nude in New England. Start here for information on nudist resorts and campgrounds in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Whether you're a seasoned nudist or a first-timer who wants to try vacationing naked, here's your guide to 10 places to take it all off and go nude in New England. Start here for information on nudist resorts and campgrounds in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
New England Foliage Central - Autumn in New England - Complete Guide to Fall for Travelers and Others Who Love the Season
New England Foliage Central: Here's your New England fall foliage hub on the Internet, guiding you to the best the region has to offer this colorful autumn season. You'll find colorful fall features, games and projects for families, a New England fall foliage travel planner, leaf peeping web cams, day trip ideas, driving tours, foliage reports and hotlines and more.
New England Foliage Central: Here's your New England fall foliage hub on the Internet, guiding you to the best the region has to offer this colorful autumn season. You'll find colorful fall features, games and projects for families, a New England fall foliage travel planner, leaf peeping web cams, day trip ideas, driving tours, foliage reports and hotlines and more.
Outline Maps of the New England States - Coloring Pages - School Projects - Car Trip Activity
Print these coloring pages before you hit the road on a New England car trip for the kids to color and cut out. These free outline maps of the New England states and region can also be used for school projects.
Print these coloring pages before you hit the road on a New England car trip for the kids to color and cut out. These free outline maps of the New England states and region can also be used for school projects.
Tanglewood Concert Schedule - Tanglewood Music Festival 2008 Season Schedule - Boston Symphony Orchestra Summer Home Massachusetts Berkshires
Tanglewood Music Festival concert schedule 2008. Here is a complete schedule of concert performances at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, for the summer of 2008.
Tanglewood Music Festival concert schedule 2008. Here is a complete schedule of concert performances at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, for the summer of 2008.
Outlet Shopping Guide
Complete guide to outlet shopping in Kittery, Maine, North Conway, New Hampshire, Manchester, Vermont, and all of the New England states. Find the best bargains and deals at outlets in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Complete guide to outlet shopping in Kittery, Maine, North Conway, New Hampshire, Manchester, Vermont, and all of the New England states. Find the best bargains and deals at outlets in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Samuel Adams Brewery - Boston Massachusetts - See Sam Brew - Visit the Home of Samuel Adams Beer
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. You'll also get to sample several of the brewery's beers during a tasting after your tour.
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. You'll also get to sample several of the brewery's beers during a tasting after your tour.
On-Site Hotels at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Hotels: Here are your lodging options if you want to stay right at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The casino has three hotels, Grand Pequot Tower, Great Cedar Hotel and Two Trees Inn.
Foxwoods Hotels: Here are your lodging options if you want to stay right at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The casino has three hotels, Grand Pequot Tower, Great Cedar Hotel and Two Trees Inn.
Visit Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is the second most visited tourist attraction in New England. Here is your guide to visiting Yankee Candle.
Yankee Candle in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is the second most visited tourist attraction in New England. Here is your guide to visiting Yankee Candle.
Budweiser Clydesdales in NH
The Budweiser Clydesdales are the beverage industry's most recognizable mascots, and you can meet these famous horses by visiting the Clydesdale Hamlet at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire. There are always eight to 10 Clydesdales at the stables, which are open to the public free of charge year-round.
The Budweiser Clydesdales are the beverage industry's most recognizable mascots, and you can meet these famous horses by visiting the Clydesdale Hamlet at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire. There are always eight to 10 Clydesdales at the stables, which are open to the public free of charge year-round.
Best Driving Directions Online
Driving Directions: Many people go online to get free driving directions. But which online driving directions tools are the best and most accurate? Travel writer Kim Knox Beckius, who has field tested many free driving directions services while writing 'Backroads of New England' and other travel books and stories, reviews Mapquest, Yahoo! Maps, Google Maps and other online driving directions Web sites.
Driving Directions: Many people go online to get free driving directions. But which online driving directions tools are the best and most accurate? Travel writer Kim Knox Beckius, who has field tested many free driving directions services while writing 'Backroads of New England' and other travel books and stories, reviews Mapquest, Yahoo! Maps, Google Maps and other online driving directions Web sites.
Vacation Rental Guide
Complete guide to renting a vacation home in New England including cottages, cabins, condos, ski chalets, houses, summer homes, apartments, and other rentals in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Complete guide to renting a vacation home in New England including cottages, cabins, condos, ski chalets, houses, summer homes, apartments, and other rentals in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Hampton Beach Vacation Guide
Hampton Beach vacation guide. Choose Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, for a classic family beach vacation. Plan your Hampton Beach summer vacation with this guide to lodging, attractions, entertainment, camping, vacation rentals, dining, shopping and more.
Hampton Beach vacation guide. Choose Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, for a classic family beach vacation. Plan your Hampton Beach summer vacation with this guide to lodging, attractions, entertainment, camping, vacation rentals, dining, shopping and more.
Freedom Trail
A walk along The Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Boston and to see the city's historic landmarks. Here's a guide to The Freedom Trail for Boston Visitors, plus a virtual photo tour of the stops along the route.
A walk along The Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Boston and to see the city's historic landmarks. Here's a guide to The Freedom Trail for Boston Visitors, plus a virtual photo tour of the stops along the route.
Six Flags New England
Six Flags New England travel guide. Here's your guide to Six Flags New England, the region's largest theme park. Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. added the former Riverside Amusement Park in Agawam, Massachusetts, to its flock of 28 amusement parks in 2000.
Six Flags New England travel guide. Here's your guide to Six Flags New England, the region's largest theme park. Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. added the former Riverside Amusement Park in Agawam, Massachusetts, to its flock of 28 amusement parks in 2000.
Foxwoods Entertainment Guide
Foxwoods Entertainment: Foxwoods Resort Casino offers headline acts, night club entertainers and a variety of other shows and entertainment that will round out your casino experience. Here's your guide to Foxwoods' entertainment venues and getting tickets for shows.
Foxwoods Entertainment: Foxwoods Resort Casino offers headline acts, night club entertainers and a variety of other shows and entertainment that will round out your casino experience. Here's your guide to Foxwoods' entertainment venues and getting tickets for shows.
Fall Foliage Travel Planner
It's the trip you've dreamed of for months or maybe even years--New England in the glorious, golden autumn. You're in for a spectacular show! Fall is New England's very busiest tourism season, so planning ahead can be your ticket to ensuring a picture-perfect, memorable stay.
It's the trip you've dreamed of for months or maybe even years--New England in the glorious, golden autumn. You're in for a spectacular show! Fall is New England's very busiest tourism season, so planning ahead can be your ticket to ensuring a picture-perfect, memorable stay.
Chinese Bus
Chinese Bus is a cheap transportation option between Boston and New York. If you are looking for a budget travel option between Boston and NYC, here is a quick tip on several Chinese bus companies that offer cheap transportation between the two Northeast cities.
Chinese Bus is a cheap transportation option between Boston and New York. If you are looking for a budget travel option between Boston and NYC, here is a quick tip on several Chinese bus companies that offer cheap transportation between the two Northeast cities.
Mohegan Sun Casino Guide
Mohegan Sun Casino travel guide. Mohegan Sun Casino completed an amazing expansion project in 2002, making it an even bigger rival to nearby Foxwoods. Here's your complete travel guide to the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Mohegan Sun Casino travel guide. Mohegan Sun Casino completed an amazing expansion project in 2002, making it an even bigger rival to nearby Foxwoods. Here's your complete travel guide to the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
New England Family Vacation
New England family vacation ideas. Plan your New England family vacation with these travel ideas and tips for traveling with kids from New England travel expert Kim Knox Beckius
New England family vacation ideas. Plan your New England family vacation with these travel ideas and tips for traveling with kids from New England travel expert Kim Knox Beckius
Kim's New England Deal Sheet - New England Travel and Shopping Discounts, Deals, Packages, Bargains, Free Stuff, Special Offers
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius.
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius.
New England Travel Deals
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius.
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius.
What's New for Summer '08
New in New England for Summer 2008. There's so much new to see and do in New England during the summer of 2008. Whether you're more comfortable in a casino or in the kitchen, an admirer of art or military aircraft, fascinated by wrecked ships or inclined to board one that still floats, parents of thrill-seeking teens or empty nesters eager to treat yourselves to a luxurious escape, this is the year you need to visit New England.
New in New England for Summer 2008. There's so much new to see and do in New England during the summer of 2008. Whether you're more comfortable in a casino or in the kitchen, an admirer of art or military aircraft, fascinated by wrecked ships or inclined to board one that still floats, parents of thrill-seeking teens or empty nesters eager to treat yourselves to a luxurious escape, this is the year you need to visit New England.
New England Summer Festivals A to Z Part 2- Your Guide to the Hottest Summer 2008 Events in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont
New England is bursting with festivals this summer! Here is part two of your A-Z Guide to 2008 summer events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
New England is bursting with festivals this summer! Here is part two of your A-Z Guide to 2008 summer events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
New Hampshire Flea Markets
Find flea markets in New Hampshire that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Find flea markets in New Hampshire that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Free New England Map
Free New England map available. Would a free New England road map help you to plan your travels? Here's a quick tip on how to request an excellent free New England map from the New England Inns & Resorts Association.
Free New England map available. Would a free New England road map help you to plan your travels? Here's a quick tip on how to request an excellent free New England map from the New England Inns & Resorts Association.
Kim's Country Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder Recipe: This recipe for Kim's Country Clam Chowder, a thick, hearty New England clam chowder, comes from the kitchen of New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius.
New England Clam Chowder Recipe: This recipe for Kim's Country Clam Chowder, a thick, hearty New England clam chowder, comes from the kitchen of New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius.
Opening in May 2008
Now that I've seen it taking shape, I can't wait for the MGM Grand at Foxwoods to open in May 2008. Much more than a casino, Foxwoods' new venture will provide an exciting and diverse entertainment, lodging and dining option in southeastern Connecticut.
Now that I've seen it taking shape, I can't wait for the MGM Grand at Foxwoods to open in May 2008. Much more than a casino, Foxwoods' new venture will provide an exciting and diverse entertainment, lodging and dining option in southeastern Connecticut.
New England Vacation Planner
New England Vacation Planner from About.com. A comprehensive New England vacation planning guide including New England lodgings, destinations, fall foliage, transportation, maps, deals, packages, tours, events, photo galleries and more.
New England Vacation Planner from About.com. A comprehensive New England vacation planning guide including New England lodgings, destinations, fall foliage, transportation, maps, deals, packages, tours, events, photo galleries and more.
Six Flags Coupons Discounts
Six Flags New England coupon and discount offers to help travelers save money on admission to New England's premier amusement park, Six Flags New England in Massachusetts.
Six Flags New England coupon and discount offers to help travelers save money on admission to New England's premier amusement park, Six Flags New England in Massachusetts.
Driving Directions to Foxwoods
Foxwoods Directions: Driving directions to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, from New York, Boston, Providence and Hartford.
Foxwoods Directions: Driving directions to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, from New York, Boston, Providence and Hartford.
What are Fiddleheads?
What are fiddleheads? Fiddleheads, which are actually ferns, are a New England spring delicacy. Fiddleheads are named for their appearance, which resembles the scroll at the head or top of a fiddle.
What are fiddleheads? Fiddleheads, which are actually ferns, are a New England spring delicacy. Fiddleheads are named for their appearance, which resembles the scroll at the head or top of a fiddle.
Boston Travel Guide - Plan Your Trip to Boston and Cambridge - From About.com's New England for Visitors
Boston is not just the capital of Massachusetts, it's New England's capital city. Here's a complete Boston and Cambridge Travel Guide to help you plan your trip.
Boston is not just the capital of Massachusetts, it's New England's capital city. Here's a complete Boston and Cambridge Travel Guide to help you plan your trip.
Grilled Lobster Recipe
Grilled lobster is a treat! If you are searching for a grilled lobster recipe, here are the basics of how to grill lobsters.
Grilled lobster is a treat! If you are searching for a grilled lobster recipe, here are the basics of how to grill lobsters.
Peak Fall Foliage
Peak Fall Foliage: Advice on how to see peak fall foliage in New England. Mother Nature has a mind of her own, and predicting when fall foliage will peak in New England is a crapshoot at best. Still, New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius has a few tips to help you stack the odds of seeing peak foliage in your favor.
Peak Fall Foliage: Advice on how to see peak fall foliage in New England. Mother Nature has a mind of her own, and predicting when fall foliage will peak in New England is a crapshoot at best. Still, New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius has a few tips to help you stack the odds of seeing peak foliage in your favor.
Fall Foliage Driving Tours
New England's country roads beckon throughout the year, but there's no more magnificent time for a driving tour of New England than autumn. Here are some fall foliage driving tours and suggested scenic routes for exploring New England.
New England's country roads beckon throughout the year, but there's no more magnificent time for a driving tour of New England than autumn. Here are some fall foliage driving tours and suggested scenic routes for exploring New England.
New England Flower Festivals
10 Fabulous Flower Festivals in New England and New York State. A guide to spring flower festivals in New England and neighboring New York State. Enjoy spring blooms at one of these colorful events.
10 Fabulous Flower Festivals in New England and New York State. A guide to spring flower festivals in New England and neighboring New York State. Enjoy spring blooms at one of these colorful events.
Shrine
It may not look like much yet, but this space just off the casino floor will be Shrine, an Asian-themed lounge, restaurant and nightclub. Boston's Big Night Entertainment will run the venue, which will open to the outdoor pool in the evenings.
It may not look like much yet, but this space just off the casino floor will be Shrine, an Asian-themed lounge, restaurant and nightclub. Boston's Big Night Entertainment will run the venue, which will open to the outdoor pool in the evenings.
Tomb Boston
Tomb Boston: Test your wits at this interactive, Egyptian-themed adventure attraction in the Fenway area of Boston, the first urban theme park-like attraction developed by 5W!TS. Tomb challenges visitors with its elaborate puzzles, and working together as a group is a key to avoiding death. School groups and corporate outings are welcome, as are travelers seeking a new way to entertain older kids and teenagers in Boston.
Tomb Boston: Test your wits at this interactive, Egyptian-themed adventure attraction in the Fenway area of Boston, the first urban theme park-like attraction developed by 5W!TS. Tomb challenges visitors with its elaborate puzzles, and working together as a group is a key to avoiding death. School groups and corporate outings are welcome, as are travelers seeking a new way to entertain older kids and teenagers in Boston.
Gillette Stadium Hotels
Gillette Stadium hotel guide. Where to stay when visiting Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, for a New England Patriots or New England Revolution game, a concert or other event.
Gillette Stadium hotel guide. Where to stay when visiting Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, for a New England Patriots or New England Revolution game, a concert or other event.
Ocean Edge Resort Cape Cod
Ocean Edge Resort Cape Cod: Review. Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster on Cape Cod is a luxury beach resort. With a private beach, four outdoor pools, two indoor pools, luxury rental villas, golf, tennis, hot tubs, spa services, and a summer children's program, it is the ultimate family escape on The Cape.
Ocean Edge Resort Cape Cod: Review. Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster on Cape Cod is a luxury beach resort. With a private beach, four outdoor pools, two indoor pools, luxury rental villas, golf, tennis, hot tubs, spa services, and a summer children's program, it is the ultimate family escape on The Cape.
Old Man of the Mountain - New England Mourns Collapse of New Hampshire Symbol - Old Man of the Mountain Pictures
The Old Man of the Mountain, the natural wonder and New Hampshire State Symbol located in Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains, collapsed in May 2003. Here is a look at the demise of the Old Man of the Mountain and New Hampshire's plans for remembering him.
The Old Man of the Mountain, the natural wonder and New Hampshire State Symbol located in Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains, collapsed in May 2003. Here is a look at the demise of the Old Man of the Mountain and New Hampshire's plans for remembering him.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
It took true grit and determination for the Red Sox to finally overcome the curse of the Bambino, the alleged curse that befell the team after they traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1920. Nothing symbolizes the team's impressive struggle better than pitcher Curt Schilling's bloody sock, which he donated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
It took true grit and determination for the Red Sox to finally overcome the curse of the Bambino, the alleged curse that befell the team after they traded Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1920. Nothing symbolizes the team's impressive struggle better than pitcher Curt Schilling's bloody sock, which he donated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Most Unique Tours of Boston
Boston Tours: Looking for a unique way to see Boston? Whether you're planning your first trip to Boston or you want to see the city in a whole new way, here are my picks for the most unique tours of Boston.
Boston Tours: Looking for a unique way to see Boston? Whether you're planning your first trip to Boston or you want to see the city in a whole new way, here are my picks for the most unique tours of Boston.
The Games at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Games and Gambling Guide: Here are some links to Foxwoods specific gaming information, online sites to help you learn the games and plan your strategy, and information on becoming a member of Foxwoods' Wampum Club so that you'll be able to take advantage of coupons and promotions.
Foxwoods Games and Gambling Guide: Here are some links to Foxwoods specific gaming information, online sites to help you learn the games and plan your strategy, and information on becoming a member of Foxwoods' Wampum Club so that you'll be able to take advantage of coupons and promotions.
Strawberry Fields
June is strawberry season in New England, and hand-picked strawberries are a tasty souvenir of your New England visit. Here's your guide to pick-your-own strawberry farms in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
June is strawberry season in New England, and hand-picked strawberries are a tasty souvenir of your New England visit. Here's your guide to pick-your-own strawberry farms in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Dramatic Plunge
Bash Bish Falls, located in southwestern Massachusetts inside Bash Bish Falls State Park, is two waterfalls for the price of one, and the price is free! Visit Massachusetts' highest waterfalls... a photogenic destination for a hike. You'll also find hiking trails and primitive camping in the surrounding Mount Washington State Forest.
Bash Bish Falls, located in southwestern Massachusetts inside Bash Bish Falls State Park, is two waterfalls for the price of one, and the price is free! Visit Massachusetts' highest waterfalls... a photogenic destination for a hike. You'll also find hiking trails and primitive camping in the surrounding Mount Washington State Forest.
How to Get Tanglewood Tickets
Tanglewood tickets. Tanglewood tickets go on sale Sunday, February 17, 2008. Tickets for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, can be ordered online or by phone.
Tanglewood tickets. Tanglewood tickets go on sale Sunday, February 17, 2008. Tickets for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, can be ordered online or by phone.
A Vacation With and From th...
Centrally located on Cape Cod in South Yarmouth, the Red Jacket Beach Resort specializes in family vacations, and though accommodations, which range from balconied hotel rooms to private rental cottages, are a bit more expensive than you’ll find at some of the smaller family motels on Cape Cod, the included amenities are worth every penny.
Centrally located on Cape Cod in South Yarmouth, the Red Jacket Beach Resort specializes in family vacations, and though accommodations, which range from balconied hotel rooms to private rental cottages, are a bit more expensive than you’ll find at some of the smaller family motels on Cape Cod, the included amenities are worth every penny.
New England Beer Festivals
New England Beer Festival Guide. New England was at the forefront of the microbrew revolution, and now that specialty beers are making a comeback, there's no better place than the Northeast to celebrate craft brewing's resurgence this summer and fall. Find the right craft brew for you at one of these beer festivals.
New England Beer Festival Guide. New England was at the forefront of the microbrew revolution, and now that specialty beers are making a comeback, there's no better place than the Northeast to celebrate craft brewing's resurgence this summer and fall. Find the right craft brew for you at one of these beer festivals.
Fenway Photo Gallery
Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912. Visit this historic ballpark, scheduled to be replaced by a new stadium, on a virtual photo tour. Pedro Martinez is pitching, so put on your Red Sox cap and click along.
Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912. Visit this historic ballpark, scheduled to be replaced by a new stadium, on a virtual photo tour. Pedro Martinez is pitching, so put on your Red Sox cap and click along.
Apple Cider Drink Recipes
Apple Cider Drink Recipes: There is no taste that is more evocative of autumn in New England than a hot or cold apple cider beverage. Here are more than a dozen alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider drink recipes for you to try.
Apple Cider Drink Recipes: There is no taste that is more evocative of autumn in New England than a hot or cold apple cider beverage. Here are more than a dozen alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider drink recipes for you to try.
New England Fall Foliage Tours
New England fall foliage tours - Leave the planning to someone else, and relax and enjoy a guided biking, hiking, walking, bus, train, cruise or aerial New England fall foliage tour this fall.
New England fall foliage tours - Leave the planning to someone else, and relax and enjoy a guided biking, hiking, walking, bus, train, cruise or aerial New England fall foliage tour this fall.
A Vegas-Style Casino
'It's more of a Vegas-style casino,' says MGM Grand at Foxwoods Director of Hotel Operations Chris O'Connell. The 50,000-square-foot gaming floor is ringed by restaurants and retail outlets. It will have 50 tables and 1,400 slots.
'It's more of a Vegas-style casino,' says MGM Grand at Foxwoods Director of Hotel Operations Chris O'Connell. The 50,000-square-foot gaming floor is ringed by restaurants and retail outlets. It will have 50 tables and 1,400 slots.
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock is the most visited rock in New England. Here's your guide to seeing Plymouth Rock, the Plymouth, Massachusetts, landmark where legend has it the Pilgrims landed. Pilgrim Memorial State Park, home of Plymouth Rock, is visited by nearly a million people each year.
Plymouth Rock is the most visited rock in New England. Here's your guide to seeing Plymouth Rock, the Plymouth, Massachusetts, landmark where legend has it the Pilgrims landed. Pilgrim Memorial State Park, home of Plymouth Rock, is visited by nearly a million people each year.
Buy Live Maine Lobster Cheap
Buy Live Maine Lobster: The best place to buy live maine lobster to take home from your visit to Maine is the Pine Point Fisherman's Co-op in Scarborough, Maine. Looking for cheap lobster? The Lobster Co-op also sells live Maine lobster online at very competitive prices.
Buy Live Maine Lobster: The best place to buy live maine lobster to take home from your visit to Maine is the Pine Point Fisherman's Co-op in Scarborough, Maine. Looking for cheap lobster? The Lobster Co-op also sells live Maine lobster online at very competitive prices.
Paint it Gold
When I took these photos in January of 2008, there were about 1,200 construction workers on-site at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods preparing the hotel/casino for its anticipated May 2008 opening. Just painting the gold trim around the casino is a big job.
When I took these photos in January of 2008, there were about 1,200 construction workers on-site at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods preparing the hotel/casino for its anticipated May 2008 opening. Just painting the gold trim around the casino is a big job.
Massachusetts Flea Markets
Find flea markets in Massachusetts that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Find flea markets in Massachusetts that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Running of the Brides
Filene's Basement Running of the Brides. Designer wedding gowns cheap. Since 1947, those four words have drawn hundreds of women to Filene's Basement in Boston for the wedding dress sale to beat all sales. Here are 10 tips for finding a bargain bridal gown at a Filene's Basement wedding dress sale, also known as the 'Running of the Brides,' along with dates for the next wedding dress sale in Boston and at other Filene's Basement stores.
Filene's Basement Running of the Brides. Designer wedding gowns cheap. Since 1947, those four words have drawn hundreds of women to Filene's Basement in Boston for the wedding dress sale to beat all sales. Here are 10 tips for finding a bargain bridal gown at a Filene's Basement wedding dress sale, also known as the 'Running of the Brides,' along with dates for the next wedding dress sale in Boston and at other Filene's Basement stores.
Connecticut Flea Markets
Find flea markets in Connecticut that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Find flea markets in Connecticut that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Fall Foliage Bus Tours
Fall Foliage Bus Tours. Let someone else do the driving while you take in New England's fabulous fall scenery on an escorted bus/motorcoach tour.
Fall Foliage Bus Tours. Let someone else do the driving while you take in New England's fabulous fall scenery on an escorted bus/motorcoach tour.
Connecting the Casinos
MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be connected to Foxwoods Proper by a pedestrian concourse, seen under construction in this photo. The concourse's People Mover will allow guests to make the trip between the two casinos in less than one minute.
MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be connected to Foxwoods Proper by a pedestrian concourse, seen under construction in this photo. The concourse's People Mover will allow guests to make the trip between the two casinos in less than one minute.
Controlled Chaos
Christopher O'Connell, Director of Hotel Operations at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, says, 'It's controlled chaos' as the hotel/casino's May 2008 opening date approaches. He assures: 'We're absolutely on schedule; if we fall off track, we add more shifts.'
Christopher O'Connell, Director of Hotel Operations at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, says, 'It's controlled chaos' as the hotel/casino's May 2008 opening date approaches. He assures: 'We're absolutely on schedule; if we fall off track, we add more shifts.'
Cape Cod Travel Guide - Plan Your Trip to the Cape, Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard - Lodging, Sightseeing, Maps, Web Cams, Dining, Shopping, More
If you're planning a trip to Cape Cod, Nantucket and/or Martha's Vineyard, this guide is your starting place for finding and reserving lodging, designing an itinerary and getting to know this area's vacation possibilities.
If you're planning a trip to Cape Cod, Nantucket and/or Martha's Vineyard, this guide is your starting place for finding and reserving lodging, designing an itinerary and getting to know this area's vacation possibilities.
Catskill Game Farm Photo Tour
Catskill Game Farm: A Virtual Photo Tour of the Catskill Game Farm in Catskill, NY, plus information on visiting this Catskills region attraction that has been a family tradition since 1933.
Catskill Game Farm: A Virtual Photo Tour of the Catskill Game Farm in Catskill, NY, plus information on visiting this Catskills region attraction that has been a family tradition since 1933.
Into the Belly of the Beast
Vermont Teddy Bear factory tours give kids and adults a behind-the-scenes look at how bears are born. Here's your guide to visiting Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne, Vermont, just south of Burlington, or come along on a virtual photo tour of the bear factory.
Vermont Teddy Bear factory tours give kids and adults a behind-the-scenes look at how bears are born. Here's your guide to visiting Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne, Vermont, just south of Burlington, or come along on a virtual photo tour of the bear factory.
Model Hotel Room
The furniture is just being installed in the 825 guest rooms and suites at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods. Of the 825 rooms, 688 will resemble this model of the Deluxe Guest Room, which will have the option of a king, two queen or two double beds.
The furniture is just being installed in the 825 guest rooms and suites at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods. Of the 825 rooms, 688 will resemble this model of the Deluxe Guest Room, which will have the option of a king, two queen or two double beds.
Dramatic Entrance
This dramatic port-cochere shelters the lobby entrance to the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The hotel will begin accepting reservations in mid to late February 2008. Rooms at the MGM will be pricier than at Foxwoods' other three on-site hotels.
This dramatic port-cochere shelters the lobby entrance to the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The hotel will begin accepting reservations in mid to late February 2008. Rooms at the MGM will be pricier than at Foxwoods' other three on-site hotels.
A Work in Progress
Foxwoods broke ground for the construction of its new hotel and casino in November 2005, before a branding agreement was negotiated with MGM. Although the new property bears the MGM name, it is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Foxwoods broke ground for the construction of its new hotel and casino in November 2005, before a branding agreement was negotiated with MGM. Although the new property bears the MGM name, it is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Roger Williams Park Zoo Tour
Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, is one of New England's finest zoos. The zoo is open daily year-round, so when winter chills New England, don't hibernate. Head to the zoo. This virtual photo tour provides a sneak preview of what you'll see on a winter visit to Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, is one of New England's finest zoos. The zoo is open daily year-round, so when winter chills New England, don't hibernate. Head to the zoo. This virtual photo tour provides a sneak preview of what you'll see on a winter visit to Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Freedom Trail Virtual Tour - Boston
Boston's Quincy Market, also known as Faneuil Hall Marketplace, is a great place to stop for food during your walk of the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail.
Boston's Quincy Market, also known as Faneuil Hall Marketplace, is a great place to stop for food during your walk of the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail.
Make a Leaf Rubbing
Making your own leaf rubbing is a great fall craft project that allows you to preserve memories of your fall trip to New England.
Making your own leaf rubbing is a great fall craft project that allows you to preserve memories of your fall trip to New England.
New England Wineries
Complete guide to sampling the wines of New England by touring vineyards and tasting wines made in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Complete guide to sampling the wines of New England by touring vineyards and tasting wines made in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Boston Common - Freedom Trail Virtual Photo Tour - Picture of America's Oldest Public Park
Boston Common is America's oldest public park and a 50-acre oasis in the midst of the city. It's also the best starting point for a walk of The Freedom Trail.
Boston Common is America's oldest public park and a 50-acre oasis in the midst of the city. It's also the best starting point for a walk of The Freedom Trail.
New England Camping Reviews
Reviews of private and public campgrounds and RV parks in New England submitted by About.com users.
Reviews of private and public campgrounds and RV parks in New England submitted by About.com users.
MGM Grand at Foxwoods
MGM Grand at Foxwoods photo. The 30-story MGM Grand at Foxwoods will bring a new lodging, dining and entertainment experience to North America's largest gaming destination. It is slated to open in May of 2008 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
MGM Grand at Foxwoods photo. The 30-story MGM Grand at Foxwoods will bring a new lodging, dining and entertainment experience to North America's largest gaming destination. It is slated to open in May of 2008 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Basketball Hall of Fame
The new Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was unveiled in Springfield, Massachusetts, in September 2002. Basketball fans will want to visit this exciting attraction featuring basketball memorabilia and interactive games and skills challenges. Get a preview with this virtual tour and learn what you need to know to plan a visit to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
The new Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame was unveiled in Springfield, Massachusetts, in September 2002. Basketball fans will want to visit this exciting attraction featuring basketball memorabilia and interactive games and skills challenges. Get a preview with this virtual tour and learn what you need to know to plan a visit to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Many Amenities
Amenities standard in the Deluxe Guest Rooms at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods include free high-speed WiFi Internet access, a 32-inch flat screen TV, mini bar, in-room safe, Apple iHome clock radio and a coffee maker.
Amenities standard in the Deluxe Guest Rooms at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods include free high-speed WiFi Internet access, a 32-inch flat screen TV, mini bar, in-room safe, Apple iHome clock radio and a coffee maker.
Old Orchard Beach Guide
At Old Orchard Beach, Maine, the sand and fun go on and on. Plan your Old Orchard Beach summer vacation with this guide to lodging, attractions, entertainment, camping, vacation rentals, dining, shopping and more.
At Old Orchard Beach, Maine, the sand and fun go on and on. Plan your Old Orchard Beach summer vacation with this guide to lodging, attractions, entertainment, camping, vacation rentals, dining, shopping and more.
On-Site Dining at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Dining: Here are some casual to elegant dining options at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Preview the menus of many of the restaurants at Foxwoods.
Foxwoods Dining: Here are some casual to elegant dining options at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Preview the menus of many of the restaurants at Foxwoods.
How To Eat a Lobster
How To Eat Lobster: With the lobster's tail spread open, grasp the lobster in the middle with two hands and break the tail away from the body with one decisive twist. What's that green stuff? And the bright red bits? I'll tell you.
How To Eat Lobster: With the lobster's tail spread open, grasp the lobster in the middle with two hands and break the tail away from the body with one decisive twist. What's that green stuff? And the bright red bits? I'll tell you.
Pre-Function Space and Gelato
MGM Grand at Foxwoods will have 18,000 square feet of pre-function space here in the ballroom entrance area. The escalator at right leads to the business center and a Gelato Cafe, which will serve more than 20 flavors of Italian ice cream.
MGM Grand at Foxwoods will have 18,000 square feet of pre-function space here in the ballroom entrance area. The escalator at right leads to the business center and a Gelato Cafe, which will serve more than 20 flavors of Italian ice cream.
New England Photo Gallery - Travel Photographs - Pictures of Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont - Web Cams - Virtual Tours
This New England Photo Gallery created by photographer Kim Knox Beckius, About's Guide to New England for Visitors, features photo albums, virtual tours, and other collections of images of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
This New England Photo Gallery created by photographer Kim Knox Beckius, About's Guide to New England for Visitors, features photo albums, virtual tours, and other collections of images of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Welcome to Fenway Park - The Historic Home of the Boston Red Sox Opened April 20, 1912 - Fenway Park Photo Gallery
Welcome to Fenway Park Welcome to historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox played
Welcome to Fenway Park Welcome to historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox played
Versatile Venue
Foxwoods Public Relations Director Saverio Mancini says the Performing Arts Theater is a "versatile venue" that will host concerts, off-Broadway shows, comedy acts and sporting events such as boxing, ultimate fighting and indoor volleyball.
Foxwoods Public Relations Director Saverio Mancini says the Performing Arts Theater is a "versatile venue" that will host concerts, off-Broadway shows, comedy acts and sporting events such as boxing, ultimate fighting and indoor volleyball.
Spacious Bathrooms
Deluxe Rooms at MGM Grand at Foxwoods feature spacious bathrooms with robes and slippers. Although they don't have tubs, the shower enclosures are roomy and have a bench (a must for any woman who has tried to shave her legs in a shower stall).
Deluxe Rooms at MGM Grand at Foxwoods feature spacious bathrooms with robes and slippers. Although they don't have tubs, the shower enclosures are roomy and have a bench (a must for any woman who has tried to shave her legs in a shower stall).
Kaaterskill Falls
Kaaterskill Falls: A hike to Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskill Mountains of New York State makes for a great day trip. Kaaterskill Falls, the tallest double-tiered waterfall in New York, has inspired artists such as Thomas Cole and Frederic Church, and you can behold its beauty at the end of a moderate, half-mile hike. Here is a guide to Kaaterskill Falls including photos and details on hiking to this scenic spot.
Kaaterskill Falls: A hike to Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskill Mountains of New York State makes for a great day trip. Kaaterskill Falls, the tallest double-tiered waterfall in New York, has inspired artists such as Thomas Cole and Frederic Church, and you can behold its beauty at the end of a moderate, half-mile hike. Here is a guide to Kaaterskill Falls including photos and details on hiking to this scenic spot.
Top New England Events 2008
New England events and festivals. The American Bus Association includes 11 New England and New York State events on its 2008 Top 100 Events in North America list. Fill your travel calendar with these wonderful festivals and events in the Northeast.
New England events and festivals. The American Bus Association includes 11 New England and New York State events on its 2008 Top 100 Events in North America list. Fill your travel calendar with these wonderful festivals and events in the Northeast.
Beluga Picture - Beluga Whale Photo
Beluga Picture: This beluga whale photo is a close up of Kela, one of three beluga whales that participate in Mystic Aquarium's Beluga Contact Program.
Beluga Picture: This beluga whale photo is a close up of Kela, one of three beluga whales that participate in Mystic Aquarium's Beluga Contact Program.
Outdoor Pool
The fan-shaped outdoor pool, which I photographed from the window of the model hotel room, will add to the Vegas-like appeal of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. MGM Grand is the first Connecticut casino that embraces the outdoors.
The fan-shaped outdoor pool, which I photographed from the window of the model hotel room, will add to the Vegas-like appeal of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. MGM Grand is the first Connecticut casino that embraces the outdoors.
Performing Arts Theater
Modeled after Hollywood's famous Kodak Theatre, the 4,000-seat Performing Arts Theater at the MGM Grand will add an incredible new entertainment space to the Foxwoods complex. There won't be a bad seat in the house!
Modeled after Hollywood's famous Kodak Theatre, the 4,000-seat Performing Arts Theater at the MGM Grand will add an incredible new entertainment space to the Foxwoods complex. There won't be a bad seat in the house!
Theodor Seuss Geisel - Springfield Massachusetts Native - Dr. Seuss National Memorial Picture - Dr. Seuss and The Cat in the Hat
Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel was much better known to children the world over as Dr. Seuss. At the Dr. Seuss National Memorial at The Quadrangle in Springfield, Dr. Seuss is depicted at his drawing board with The Cat in the Hat looking over his shoulder.
Springfield native Theodor Seuss Geisel was much better known to children the world over as Dr. Seuss. At the Dr. Seuss National Memorial at The Quadrangle in Springfield, Dr. Seuss is depicted at his drawing board with The Cat in the Hat looking over his shoulder.
The Green Monster - Fenway Park's Most Recognized Feature - Fenway Park Photo Gallery
The Green Monster The left field fence at Fenway Park earned the nickname "The Green Monster" in 1947
The Green Monster The left field fence at Fenway Park earned the nickname "The Green Monster" in 1947
Green Animals
Green Animals in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is unique among the Newport Mansions, noted for its topiary garden filled with whimsical animals shaped from privet and yew trees. Come along on a virtual photo tour and learn how you can visit this historic estate and its magical gardens.
Green Animals in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is unique among the Newport Mansions, noted for its topiary garden filled with whimsical animals shaped from privet and yew trees. Come along on a virtual photo tour and learn how you can visit this historic estate and its magical gardens.
Northeast's Largest Ballroom
When it is completed, the 48,800-square-foot ballroom at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be the largest ballroom in the Northeast. It can accommodate 6,000 people for theater-style seating or 3,500 for a banquet.
When it is completed, the 48,800-square-foot ballroom at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be the largest ballroom in the Northeast. It can accommodate 6,000 people for theater-style seating or 3,500 for a banquet.
Freedom Trail Pictures - Old South Meetinghouse - Boston Tea Party - Virtual Tour of Boston's Freedom Trail
The Old South Meetinghouse was Colonial Boston's largest building. The Boston Tea Party started here when colonists got stirred up about the tax on tea. They left the Old South Meetinghouse for the harbor, where they dumped a boatload of tea into the sea, and the rest is history.
The Old South Meetinghouse was Colonial Boston's largest building. The Boston Tea Party started here when colonists got stirred up about the tax on tea. They left the Old South Meetinghouse for the harbor, where they dumped a boatload of tea into the sea, and the rest is history.
Amtrak's Downeaster
Amtrak's Downeaster service makes it possible to take the train from Boston to Maine. Here's all the information you need to plan your rail trip including stops along the Maine coastal route, schedule and ticket reservation information, train amenities, and more.
Amtrak's Downeaster service makes it possible to take the train from Boston to Maine. Here's all the information you need to plan your rail trip including stops along the Maine coastal route, schedule and ticket reservation information, train amenities, and more.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food, and what makes this recipe extra delicious is Vermont sharp cheddar cheese. This New England recipe for Macaroni and Cheese is rich and hearty enough to make it a one-dish supper.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food, and what makes this recipe extra delicious is Vermont sharp cheddar cheese. This New England recipe for Macaroni and Cheese is rich and hearty enough to make it a one-dish supper.
Soak It Up
Many of the suites at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods feature soaking tubs or Jacuzzis--with a view!
Many of the suites at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods feature soaking tubs or Jacuzzis--with a view!
Ballroom Floor
About.com's Casino Gambling Guide Bill Burton tells me casinos have wild carpets so patrons will keep their eyes on the games. MGM Grand Director of Hotel Operations Chris O'Connell adds: It 'helps with our maintenance' when something gets spilled.
About.com's Casino Gambling Guide Bill Burton tells me casinos have wild carpets so patrons will keep their eyes on the games. MGM Grand Director of Hotel Operations Chris O'Connell adds: It 'helps with our maintenance' when something gets spilled.
Chic Toiletries
Pascal Morabito toiletries. All hotel bathrooms at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be stocked with upscale toiletries made by Parisian perfumer and designer Pascal Morabito. The test tube-style design of the bottles and display is simple yet chic.
Pascal Morabito toiletries. All hotel bathrooms at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be stocked with upscale toiletries made by Parisian perfumer and designer Pascal Morabito. The test tube-style design of the bottles and display is simple yet chic.
Old Orchard Beach Photo - The Pier at Sunset - Old Orchard Beach Maine Photo Album
The Pier has been a distinctive Old Orchard Beach landmark since 1898, even though storms and fires have necessitated that it be rebuilt several times. This photo shows The Pier at sunset.
The Pier has been a distinctive Old Orchard Beach landmark since 1898, even though storms and fires have necessitated that it be rebuilt several times. This photo shows The Pier at sunset.
Swan Boats - Boston Public Garden - Boston Photo Album
The swan boats have returned to Boston Public Garden each spring since they were invented in 1877.
The swan boats have returned to Boston Public Garden each spring since they were invented in 1877.
Six Flags New England - What's New for 2008 at Six Flags New England - Dark Knight Coaster and More
What's new in 2008 at Six Flags New England? The Batman-themed Dark Knight Coaster, and more.
What's new in 2008 at Six Flags New England? The Batman-themed Dark Knight Coaster, and more.
New Hampshire Waterfall Tour
New Hamphire waterfalls. Take a tour of 12 New Hampshire waterfalls with this guide to the scenic falls of the Mt. Washington Valley. Spring is the most spectacular season to view and photograph these accessible waterfalls, including the state's highest waterfall, Arethusa Falls, and the romantic Diana's Baths.
New Hamphire waterfalls. Take a tour of 12 New Hampshire waterfalls with this guide to the scenic falls of the Mt. Washington Valley. Spring is the most spectacular season to view and photograph these accessible waterfalls, including the state's highest waterfall, Arethusa Falls, and the romantic Diana's Baths.
Conserve Gas on Your Road Trip
If high gasoline costs are putting a damper on your road trip vacation plans, there are some things you can do to save gas and improve fuel economy if you plan ahead and drive with conservation in mind.
If high gasoline costs are putting a damper on your road trip vacation plans, there are some things you can do to save gas and improve fuel economy if you plan ahead and drive with conservation in mind.
New England Corn Maze Guide
New England corn maze guide. Corn mazes are cropping up all over New England. Visit New England's largest and oldest cornfield maze, Davis' Mega Maze at Davis' Farmland, or choose from one of the other corn mazes in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont this fall.
New England corn maze guide. Corn mazes are cropping up all over New England. Visit New England's largest and oldest cornfield maze, Davis' Mega Maze at Davis' Farmland, or choose from one of the other corn mazes in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island or Vermont this fall.
Suite Views
The 137 suites at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods casino/hotel offer floor-to-ceiling windows with views of surrounding woodlands that will be particularly pretty in the fall. Suites are available in six different sizes and configurations.
The 137 suites at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods casino/hotel offer floor-to-ceiling windows with views of surrounding woodlands that will be particularly pretty in the fall. Suites are available in six different sizes and configurations.
Outer Space
This corridor, with its 'flying saucer' lights, separates the ballroom from the casino floor at MGM Grand at Foxwoods and provides additional pre-function space.
This corridor, with its 'flying saucer' lights, separates the ballroom from the casino floor at MGM Grand at Foxwoods and provides additional pre-function space.
Strawberry Field Salad Recipe
This featured salad recipe from Kim's New England Kitchen features fresh local strawberries in both the salad and dressing.
This featured salad recipe from Kim's New England Kitchen features fresh local strawberries in both the salad and dressing.
Catskill Game Farm Virtual Photo Tour - Welcome to the Catskill Game Farm
Our Catskill Game Farm virtual photo tour begins at the entrance to this Catskill, New York, attraction that has been a family tradition since 1933.
Our Catskill Game Farm virtual photo tour begins at the entrance to this Catskill, New York, attraction that has been a family tradition since 1933.
How To Boil Lobsters
A simple how to on boiling live new england lobsters.
A simple how to on boiling live new england lobsters.
Paul Revere House - Freedom Trail Virtual Photo Tour - Oldest House in Downtown Boston
The Paul Revere House is the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston, and it was home to the patriot and silversmith during the time when he made his famous midnight ride. Visit the house on your Freedom Trail tour.
The Paul Revere House is the oldest surviving house in downtown Boston, and it was home to the patriot and silversmith during the time when he made his famous midnight ride. Visit the house on your Freedom Trail tour.
Getting To Mohegan Sun Casino
How to get to Mohegan Sun Casino by car, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
How to get to Mohegan Sun Casino by car, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
Suite Dreams
Hotel beds at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods will feature 300 thread count, 100 percent cotton linens. They'll be made up in triple sheet style with a loft blanket instead of a comforter. 24-hour room service will be available.
Hotel beds at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods will feature 300 thread count, 100 percent cotton linens. They'll be made up in triple sheet style with a loft blanket instead of a comforter. 24-hour room service will be available.
Freedom Trail Virtual Tour - Paul Revere Gravesite - Granary Burial Ground
When you visit the Granary Burial Ground during your Freedom Trail tour, be sure to venture inside for a look at the gravesites of historic Boston figures that are buried here--Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil, John Hancock, and Paul Revere.
When you visit the Granary Burial Ground during your Freedom Trail tour, be sure to venture inside for a look at the gravesites of historic Boston figures that are buried here--Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil, John Hancock, and Paul Revere.
Gold Rush
Coos Canyon, a bedrock gorge carved by the Swift River in Byron, Maine, is a prime place to pan for gold. Coos Canyon is also a scenic stop on the drive to Rangeley along Route 17. Here's what you need to know to plan your Coos Canyon gold panning expedition.
Coos Canyon, a bedrock gorge carved by the Swift River in Byron, Maine, is a prime place to pan for gold. Coos Canyon is also a scenic stop on the drive to Rangeley along Route 17. Here's what you need to know to plan your Coos Canyon gold panning expedition.
Six Flags Hotels
Hotels Near Six Flags New England: Heading to Six Flags New England? Here are hotels located close to the amusement park.
Hotels Near Six Flags New England: Heading to Six Flags New England? Here are hotels located close to the amusement park.
Gay Marriage in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Gay Marriage Guide: Massachusetts became the first state in America to legally permit gay marriage on May 17, 2004. Here is a basic guide to gay marriage in Massachusetts, including laws, marriage license requirements, and inns and other businesses that cater to gay weddings.
Massachusetts Gay Marriage Guide: Massachusetts became the first state in America to legally permit gay marriage on May 17, 2004. Here is a basic guide to gay marriage in Massachusetts, including laws, marriage license requirements, and inns and other businesses that cater to gay weddings.
State House Close-Up - Freedom Trail Virtual Tour and Guide - Tour the State House
Completed in 1798, the Massachusetts State House in Boston is an architectural masterpiece designed by Charles Bulfinch. Free tours are available of this Freedom Trail landmark.
Completed in 1798, the Massachusetts State House in Boston is an architectural masterpiece designed by Charles Bulfinch. Free tours are available of this Freedom Trail landmark.
How to Determine a Dog's Age - How Old is Your Dog Really? - Calculate Dog Age - Old Farmer's Almanac 2000 Tidbit
Tidbit for November 8, 1999: How old is your dog really? Well I'll be doggoned. It's time to learn a
Tidbit for November 8, 1999: How old is your dog really? Well I'll be doggoned. It's time to learn a
New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is one of Boston's perpetually popular family attractions. Here's your guide to visiting the Aquarium, or, if you can't get there, come along on a virtual photo tour.
The New England Aquarium is one of Boston's perpetually popular family attractions. Here's your guide to visiting the Aquarium, or, if you can't get there, come along on a virtual photo tour.
Point Sebago Resort
Who says kids should be the only ones who get to go away to summer camp? Point Sebago Resort in Casco, Maine, on Sebago Lake, is a 775-acre family playgrounds with organized activities for tots, teens, and adults including golf, tennis, crafts, games, boating, dances, more.
Who says kids should be the only ones who get to go away to summer camp? Point Sebago Resort in Casco, Maine, on Sebago Lake, is a 775-acre family playgrounds with organized activities for tots, teens, and adults including golf, tennis, crafts, games, boating, dances, more.
Strawberry Cake Roll Recipe
This featured dessert recipe from Kim's New England kitchen features fresh local strawberries and almond-flavored whipped cream.
This featured dessert recipe from Kim's New England kitchen features fresh local strawberries and almond-flavored whipped cream.
Oh, The Place To Go!
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial, sculpted by the author's stepdaughter, Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, opened to the public in May of 2002 at The Quadrangle in Springfield, Massachusetts. The outdoor sculpture garden, which features many of the odd and lovable characters Seuss invented, is open free to the public daily. Here's your guide to visiting the Dr. Seuss Memorial.
The Dr. Seuss National Memorial, sculpted by the author's stepdaughter, Lark Grey Dimond-Cates, opened to the public in May of 2002 at The Quadrangle in Springfield, Massachusetts. The outdoor sculpture garden, which features many of the odd and lovable characters Seuss invented, is open free to the public daily. Here's your guide to visiting the Dr. Seuss Memorial.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Quincy Market - Freedom Trail Virtual Tour - Boston Shopping
Boston's Quincy Market, also known as Faneuil Hall Marketplace, is a great place to shop for Boston souvenirs, and its located right on The Freedom Trail.
Boston's Quincy Market, also known as Faneuil Hall Marketplace, is a great place to shop for Boston souvenirs, and its located right on The Freedom Trail.
Boston North Shore Activities
The Boston North Shore is a New England coastal region that holds many surprises for visitors. Plan your North Shore vacation with this guide to the 10 most memorable things to do on the Massachusetts North Shore, starting with a sail around Gloucester Harbor aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon.
The Boston North Shore is a New England coastal region that holds many surprises for visitors. Plan your North Shore vacation with this guide to the 10 most memorable things to do on the Massachusetts North Shore, starting with a sail around Gloucester Harbor aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon.
New England Baseball Guide
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.
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.
Shelburne Falls
The Bridge of Flowers draws 15,000 visitors to the village of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, each year, but the sleepy, riverside locale offers more attractions, shops, and Victorian architecture, making it a perfect New England day trip destination.
The Bridge of Flowers draws 15,000 visitors to the village of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, each year, but the sleepy, riverside locale offers more attractions, shops, and Victorian architecture, making it a perfect New England day trip destination.
Massachusetts State House - Freedom Trail Virtual Photo Tour - Picture of the State House in Boston
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, and the State House with its gleaming gold dome is the second stop on The Freedom Trail.
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, and the State House with its gleaming gold dome is the second stop on The Freedom Trail.
Lavender Lemonade Recipe
Lemonade recipe, Lavender lemonade. This recipe for lavender lemonade is from Ocean Edge Resort on Cape Cod. Learn how to make lemonade with lavender syrup and treat yourself to a summer delight.
Lemonade recipe, Lavender lemonade. This recipe for lavender lemonade is from Ocean Edge Resort on Cape Cod. Learn how to make lemonade with lavender syrup and treat yourself to a summer delight.
Doris Duke Clothing Exhibit
A special exhibit of Doris Duke's clothing is on view at Rough Point, Doris Duke's mansion home in Newport, Rhode Island, through November 5, 2005. Don't miss this unique opportunity to peek inside the closet of heiress Doris Duke.
A special exhibit of Doris Duke's clothing is on view at Rough Point, Doris Duke's mansion home in Newport, Rhode Island, through November 5, 2005. Don't miss this unique opportunity to peek inside the closet of heiress Doris Duke.
Park Street Church - Boston Freedom Trail Virtual Tour and Guide - Historic Church Hosted Anti-Slavery Speeches
The next stop on our Virtual Freedom Trail Tour is the 1809 Park Street Church, which was the site of many important anti-slavery speeches during its early history.
The next stop on our Virtual Freedom Trail Tour is the 1809 Park Street Church, which was the site of many important anti-slavery speeches during its early history.
Louis' Lunch
Louis' Lunch Photo Tour: Visit Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, for a taste of history.
Louis' Lunch Photo Tour: Visit Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, for a taste of history.
Pack the Perfect Picnic for your Evening at Tanglewood the Summer Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Lenox Massachusetts
Picnic at Tanglewood. Here are suggestions for packing the perfect gourmet picnic for your evening of music at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Picnic at Tanglewood. Here are suggestions for packing the perfect gourmet picnic for your evening of music at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
LimoLiner Bus Service
LimoLiner offers elite, affordable luxury bus transportation between New York City and Boston. Here is what you need to know about reserving bus tickets, LimoLiner's schedule, fares, amenities and services, and more.
LimoLiner offers elite, affordable luxury bus transportation between New York City and Boston. Here is what you need to know about reserving bus tickets, LimoLiner's schedule, fares, amenities and services, and more.