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When is Thanksgiving?
When is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving date 2009 and beyond. Plan Ahead with this guide to the Thanksgiving date for 2009 through 2015. Thanksgiving in the U.S. is always the fourth Thursday in November.
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.
Clam Chowder Recipes
Clam chowder recipes from New England. Find a recipe for a new chowder favorite.
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.
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.
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.
Boston Baked Beans
Here are some wonderful recipes for a New England favorite, Boston Baked Beans, plus sources for ordering Boston Baked Beans online.
Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns - Kim's Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns for Halloween Jack O'Lanterns
Free pumpkin carving patterns. Print these free pumpkin carving patterns and use them to carve or paint a pumpkin this Halloween.
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.
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.
How to Make Hot Mulled Cider
A recipe for hot mulled cider, a classic New England beverage for chilly autumn days.
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day date planner. When is Memorial Day? Here is your guide to upcoming Memorial Day dates for 2009 to 2013 to assist your travel planning.
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.
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.
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages - Free Thanksgiving Coloring Pages Pilgrims Indians and The Mayflower
Thanksgiving coloring pages. Print these free Thanksgiving coloring pages for the kids to color before you hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday. These free coloring pages featuring Pilgrims, Indians and the Mayflower can also be used for school projects.
Leaf Identification Guide - ID New England Fall Leaves with this Leaf Identification Guide
Leaf identification guide. This leaf identification guide is designed to help you ID 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.
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.
Hot Apple Cider Streudel
Hot Apple Cider Streudel drink recipe. An alcoholic hot cider recipe featuring vodka, cinnamon and a caramel-dipped apple slice.
Maine Clam Chowder Recipe
Maine clam chowder recipe. Deborah Fowles' traditional recipe for New England-style Maine clam chowder.
Lodgings Near Foxwoods
Foxwoods hotel guide. Find hotels 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.
Getting to Foxwoods Casino
How to get to Foxwoods Resort Casino by car, train, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New England Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin recipes from New England. Here are some wonderful pumpkin recipes from New England restaurants and inns to help you make the best use of your pumpkin harvest. Recipes for breads, soups, muffins, pancakes, waffles, more.
Thanksgiving New England-Style
Celebrate Thanksgiving in the land of the Pilgrims, or bring a taste of New England to your own home for the holiday with these Thanksgiving recipes and menus from New England.
Christmas Tree Shops
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New Hampshire Flea Markets
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.
Fall Craft Projects for Kids
Kids fall craft projects. Preserve memories of fall in New England with these easy and fun fall projects for kids.
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.
Victorian Christmas Decoration
Victorian Christmas decorations. Cheryl Michaelsen, owner of Maine's Berry Manor Inn, has spent considerable time researching Victorian Christmas decorations and traditions. If you would like to add a touch of Victorian elegance to your own Christmas decorating this year, Michaelsen offers these five decoration suggestions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Boil Lobsters
A simple how to on boiling live new england lobsters.
Fall Foliage Clip Art - Fall Leaf Clip Art
Maine fall foliage clip art of beautiful autumn leaves in reds, oranges and golds
Driving Directions to Foxwoods
Foxwoods Directions: Driving directions to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, from New York, Boston, Providence and Hartford.
Mohegan Sun Entertainment
Mohegan sun entertainment schedule and ticket information. Mohegan Sun Casino offers headline acts, entertainers, and a variety of other shows and entertainment that will round out your casino experience. Venues include the Cabaret, Mohegan Sun Arena, Wolf Den, more.
Thanksgiving Cornucopia - Complete Guide to Thanksgiving Travel, History, Events, Traditions, and Holiday Fun from the Land of the Pilgrims - New England
This virtual Thanksgiving Cornucopia of online resources will help you to plan a holiday filled with the spirit, warmth and nostalgic charm of the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast here in New England. You'll find recipes, free Thanksgiving e-cards, history and more ideas for adding a touch of New England to your Thanksgiving celebration.
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.
Make Mincemeat
Mincemeat recipe from New England. Mincemeat is a traditional Thanksgiving dish. Here is an old-fashioned New England recipe, along with one adapted for modern cooks and published in the Old Sturbridge Village Cookbook, if you'd like to make mincemeat at home.
Yankee Candle Directions
Yankee Candle directions. Here are directions to Yankee Candle in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
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.
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.
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.
Yankee Candle Christmas Shop
It's always Christmas at the Yankee Candle Co. in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz
Thanksgiving trivia quiz. If you like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, you'll gobble up this Thanksgiving trivia challenge. Do you have the gizzards to be a Top Turkey?
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.
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.
Fall Weekend Events
New England Fall Events 2009. A guide to fall events in New England for those who wish to plan a day or weekend visit to the region during the fall foliage season.
Apple Cider Au Pear Recipe
Recipe for Apple Cider Au Pear, an alcoholic cider drink featuring pear brandy and garnished with an apple slice. Learn how to make this festive cider drink that's perfect for fall celebrations.
Home Sweet Pilgrim Home - Plimoth Plantation Virtual Tour
Home Sweet Pilgrim Home Plimoth Plantation is a living history museum that recreates life as it was for
Apple Picking Guide
Apple picking in New England. Plan to pick your own apples during your New England autumn escape, then cook some of these wonderful apple recipes from New England inns. Here's your guide to pick your own apple orchards in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and New York.
White Pumpkin
What is a white pumpkin? Here in New England, white pumpkins, once a novelty, are becoming increasingly common, and these intriguing white orbs are all the rage when it comes to chic autumn decorating. But what is a white pumpkin? And what can you do with a white pumpkin? Here's everything you wanted to know about growing, cooking, carving, painting and decorating with white pumpkins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
L.L. Bean Flagship Store
LL Bean Flagship Store in Freeport, Maine. The L.L. Bean retail store in Freeport, Maine, welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors each year. L.L. Bean's flagship store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days each year. Learn about visiting this legendary retailer, which celebrates its 91st anniversary in 2008.
Fall Foliage Reports and Updates - New England Foliage Central - Check Current Foliage Conditions Online Before You Visit Maine Massachusetts Connecticut New York Vermont or New Hampshire this Autumn
Fall foliage reports and updates for the New England states and New York are available online. Here are links to regular fall foliage reports and current conditions for Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and the New England region.
Massachusetts Flea Markets
Find flea markets in Massachusetts that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Thanksgiving Travel Planner
Thanksgiving Travel Planner. Have you always dreamed of celebrating Thanksgiving in the land of the Pilgrims? New England offers up a bounty of Thanksgiving travel ideas. I'm here to guide you as you plan your New England Thanksgiving getaway.
Thanksgiving Food and Recipes
Thanksgiving food and recipes from About.com. Looking for new Thanksgiving recipes, food and menu ideas? About.com Guides have food suggestions, recipes and other ideas for cooking the best Thanksgiving meal of your life.
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.
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.
Fall Foliage Day Trips
If you live close enough to New England to visit for a day, then fall foliage season is the perfect time of year to plan a winding drive through colorful autumn scenery to a festival, a museum or even to nowhere in particular. If you're looking for day trip ideas this fall, this is your place!
Plimoth Plantation
Come along on a virtual photo tour of Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, home of the 1627 Pilgrim Village.
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.
Grilling Lobsters
Grilled lobster is delicious, and it's easier to cook lobster on the grill than you might think. Learn how to grill lobster with this visual, step-by-step guide to grilling lobsters.
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.
Dreaming of a White Christmas?
Dreaming of a White Christmas? Here are the 10 places where you're most likely to celebrate a White Christmas in New England. At the top of the list is Caribou, Maine, where there's a 97 percent chance there'll be snow on the ground at Christmas according to the National Climatic Data Center.
Fall Foliage Family Fun
Are you planning a family trip to New England to play in the autumn leaves and sip hot cider after picking apples or pumpkins? Or are you simply looking for some fun fall educational and artistic activities that you can share with your children at home? This is the right place!
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.
Day Trips from New York City
During autumn in New England, getting there is half the fun. Here are some fall foliage day trip ideas within two hours of New York City.
Cooking with Apple Cider
Cooking with Apple Cider: Sweet, fresh New England apple cider isn't just for drinking! It makes an excellent cooking ingredient for baked goods, poultry, meats, and more! Here's a sampling of apple cider recipes to inspire your culinary creativity.
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.
Maple Vinaigrette Dressing
Salad Dressing Recipe: Put syrup on your salad with this Maple Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe from the Vermont Maple Foundation's Official Vermont Maple Cookbook.
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.
Thanksgiving Fun
Thanksgiving Fun. Try these fun, educational and artistic Thanksgiving activities that you can share with children including crafts, history, stories, coloring pages, puzzles, trivia and fun facts, more.
Best Decoration: Gingerbread Train
This gingerbread train by Ginger Betty's Bakery in Quincy, Massachusetts, was the winner for Best Decoration at the 2008 Gingerbread Competition in Boston.
Apple Recipes from New England
Apple recipes from New England. These wonderful apple recipes from New England restaurants and inns will help you make the best use of your apple harvest. You'll find dozens of recipes for apple crisp, pie, muffins, strudel, pancakes bread and other apple desserts and dishes.
Connecticut Flea Markets
Find flea markets in Connecticut that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Vermont Mulled Cider Recipe
Mulled Cider Recipe: Add a new twist to hot mulled cider with a very New England ingredient--Vermont maple syrup! This cider recipe comes from the Vermont Maple Foundation's Official Vermont Maple Cookbook.
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.
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.
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.
10 Holiday Happenings
New England holiday events guide. Here are some delightful holiday events to add to your New England travel itinerary.
New England Winter Guide
Winter in New England. New England is lovely when blanketed in winter white. Winter is skiing and snuggling season, a time to enjoy the invigorating freshness of a winter day, then sip hot cider in front of a fire with the one you cherish. Here are 10 ways to experience the best of winter in New England.
Who Wants to be a Top Turkey? - Question 1 - Which Wild Bird Was Not on the Pilgrims' Thanksgiving Menu in 1621?
Question one of the Who Wants to Be a Top Turkey Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge. Do you know which wild bird was not on the Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving menu?
Connecticut Driving Tours
Head out on Connecticut's scenic highways and winding roads this autumn for some of the best fall foliage views. Here's your guide to Connecticut scenic routes and fall foliage driving tours.
New England Free Things To Do
A guide to free things to do in the New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Plan a budget vacation or affordable day trip with New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius's picks for New England's 10 best free attractions.
Connecticut Brunch Places
Connecticut brunch places. A guide to the best Sunday brunches at restaurants in Connecticut.
Rhode Island Flea Markets
Rhode Island flea markets guide. Find flea markets in Rhode Island that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea markets.
Fall Day Trips from Boston
Fall day trips from Boston. If you live in Boston or are visiting the city in the fall, here are some suggested fall day trips you can take by bus, or set out in your car for scenic autumn destinations within a two-hour drive of Boston, Massachusetts.
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 Round House - Plimoth Plantation Virtual Tour
The Round House Hobbamock's Homesite also provides Plimoth Plantation guests with a look at Native dwellings,
New York Driving Tours
Here's your guide to scenic New York routes and driving tours that will take you to the state's best fall foliage viewing this autumn.
Cyber-Leaf Peeping
If you can't get to New England, you can still be among the throngs of 'leaf peepers,' thanks to the magic of Fall Foliage Web Cams. Here are a dozen leaf cams for your viewing pleasure.
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.
No Place Like New England for The Holidays - Complete Guide to Holiday Travel, Events, Traditions, Recipes and Christmas Fun in New England
As the weather turns cold and New England begins to deck itself out in greenery and glimmering lights, I've assembled this one-stop guide to Christmas and holiday events and travel possibilities. And even if you'll be far from New England this holiday season, you'll find recipes, free email postcards, and ideas for adding a touch of New England to your own holiday festivities and virtual tours that will whisk you away to this land of winter wonder.
Native Neighbors - Plimoth Plantation Virtual Tour
Native Neighbors After interacting with the Pilgrim villagers, visitors to Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth,
Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving recipes from New England. Wherever you celebrate Thanksgiving, these Thanksgiving recipes will help you to add a taste of New England to your holiday and inspire you to create new traditions that your family will cherish for years to come.
Attractions Near Yankee Candle
Attractions near Yankee Candle. After you've visited the Yankee Candle flagship store, here are some other nearby attractions in central Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Walden Pond
Walden Pond, made famous by 19th-century writer Henry David Thoreau, is a scenic and historic site in Concord, Massachusetts. Walden Pond is worth a visit, particularly in the summer when the beach is open and during the fall foliage season. Here's your guide to visiting Walden Pond State Reservation, along with a photo album of autumn pictures from Walden Pond.
Directions to Mohegan Sun
Directions to Mohegan Sun: Driving directions to Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut from New York, Boston, Providence or Hartford.
Best in Show: Gingerbread Fenway Park
It took four Legal Sea Foods pastry chefs two weeks to create this Fenway Park confection. Their effort was rewarded with Best of Show and Kids' Choice honors at the 2008 Boston Christmas Festival Gingerbread Competition.
Easy Gingerbread House
Easy Gingerbread House for Kids: Making a gingerbread house for a holiday decoration need not be as involved as it looks. Here are instructions from the director of recreation at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, for an easy gingerbread house that kids can make using graham crackers.
Best Tasting: Delicious Digs
This traditional gingerbread house won Best Tasting honors for the Gingerbread Construction Company, which has retail stores in Wakefield and Winchester, Massachusetts.
A Second Mayflower
Photo of the Mayflower II in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Mayflower II is a carefully crafted replica of the Pilgrims' famous ship. In 1620, the 102 Pilgrims and crew spent 66 days crossing the Atlantic aboard the original Mayflower, a cargo ship commissioned for one of the most celebrated trips in history.
Thanksgiving Fun & Games
Thanksgiving fun from About.com. Thanksgiving is a time for families... and fun! Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with these games, puzzles, jokes, free email postcards, trivia quizzes and other ideas for Thanksgiving fun.
Celebrate Autumn
Fall festivals and fun events in New England. Kick off a fabulous fall by making plans now to get in on the fall festivals, football and fun in New England.
Getting To Mohegan Sun Casino
How to get to Mohegan Sun Casino by car, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
Massachusetts Driving Tours
Massachussetts offers a bounty of options for leaf lovers looking to drive and explore. Here are some fall foliage driving tour ideas and scenic routes, from western Massachusetts to Boston and everywhere in between.
Sugar Pie Recipe
Sugar Pie Recipe: Tarte Au Sucre (Sugar Pie) Recipe, a French Canadian recipe shared by Raymond Voisine.
Thanksgiving Puzzles
Thanksgiving puzzles to play online. Have some Thanksgiving holiday fun with these online Thanksgiving puzzles! Assemble them to create images of Pilgrims, the Mayflower, Plimoth Plantation, the Indians and Pilgrims sharing Thanksgiving dinner, more.
Fancy Nancy at Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle hosts Fancy Nancy Luncheons. If your daughter is a big fan of Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy books, then be sure to treat her to one of the Fancy Nancy Luncheons at Chandler's Restaurant at the Yankee Candle flagship store in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
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.
Maple Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Vermont maple syrup is a delicious addition to traditional pumpkin pie. This recipe is from the Vermont Maple Foundation's Official Vermont Maple Cookbook.
Tanglewood 2009 Guide
Tanglewood 2009 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 2009 including schedule and ticket information.
Our Close Encounter with a Clydesdale
My daughter and I enjoy meeting Tommy and his handler, Chris, during our visit to the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire, on Clydesdale Camera Day.
Old Sturbridge Village Xmas
On this virtual tour, see photos of Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, decorated for the Christmas holiday season.
Newport Mansions Aglow
The Newport mansions are decked out in holiday finery this Christmas season. Here's your guide to visiting the historic Newport mansions this holiday season.
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.
Cheap B&Bs in New England
10 Cheap B&Bs. Looking for a cheap B&B or inn? If your vacation budget is tight, sleep on the cheap at one of these 10 New England B&Bs with rooms under $100.
New England Fall Festivals
New England fall festivals guide. Celebrate autumn at New England fall festivals. Here is your guide to autumn events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and neighboring New York State.
A Capacity Crowd
Legal Sea Foods Executive Pastry Chef David Topian built the structure, and chefs Angela Ernst, Brian Harper and Zailda Smith handled the incredible detail work--including the people in the stands--that earned this gingerbread Fenway Park top honors.
Who Wants to be a Top Turkey? - Question 12 - Turkeys were first taken to Europe from what American state?
Question twelve of the Who Wants to Be a Top Turkey Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge. Do you know from what state the turkey was brought to Europe?
Gingerbread Horse and Sleigh
A gingerbread horse pulls Santa's sleigh through the gingerbread covered bridge created by Theresa A. Vernazzaro. We liked the nostalgic New England charm of this gingerbread entry.
Beer Dinner
Harpoon Beer Dinner with Al Marzi, Chief Brewing Officer at Harpoon Brewery in Boston, offers beer pairing tips and other beer insights. Learn about pairing beer with food on this beer dinner photo tour and find ideas for hosting your own beer dinner.
Cranberry Recipes
Cranberry recipes from New England. Here are some wonderful cranberry recipes from New England restaurants and inns to help you bring a taste of New England to your Thanksgiving day dining or any other meal throughout the year.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
You'll see a Honus Wagner card--the world's most valuable baseball card--among the baseball cards exhibited on the second floor of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Why is the 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card so valuable?
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.
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.
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.
A Leaf-Lined Drive
The drive leading to the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, Massachusetts, is lined with lovely fall leaves.
Who Wants to be a Top Turkey? - Question 7 - Where did the Pilgrims First Land in America?
Question seven of the Who Wants to Be a Top Turkey Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge. Do you know where the Pilgrims first landed in America?
Tanglewood Concert Schedule - Tanglewood Music Festival 2009 Season Schedule - Boston Symphony Orchestra Summer Home Massachusetts Berkshires
Tanglewood Music Festival concert schedule 2009. 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 2009.
Hartford Union Station
Hartford bus and train station. A guide to Hartford Union Station, the train and bus station in Hartford, CT. Union Station in Hartford, Connecticut, is the capital city's transportation hub. The 1914 train and bus station is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Shop for Maple Syrup Online
Maple Syrup Online Buying Guide: New England produces some of the world's best maple syrup. Here are some resources for ordering New England maple syrup online. Buy maple syrup from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine or New York for delivery to your door.
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.
Honorable Mention: The Gingerbread Land of Oz
Tosca, an Italian restaurant in Hingham, Massachusetts, won Honorable Mention with this gingerbread Land of Oz at the annual Gingerbread Competition at the Boston Christmas Festival. The Emerald City sparkles with green sugar.
Howe Caverns Photo Tour
Howe Caverns NY: A photo tour of Howe Caverns in Howes Cave, NY. See pictures of Howe Caverns in central New York State and learn how to plan your own visit to tour this unique underground attraction, which was first discovered in 1842.
Old Cider Mill
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill in Old Mystic, Connecticut, is the only remaining steam-powered cider mill in the United States and the country's longest continuous producer of hard cider. Visit the mill on your way to or from Foxwoods or as a day trip destination all its own from July through December.
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.
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.
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