Category Archives: Massachusetts

Visiting the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston

Chances are if you are visiting Boston, you are a fan of history. The city is full of history dating back centuries, most notably along the Freedom Trail. If you are looking to experience some world history from the early 1960s, then you must add a visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library andContinue reading “Visiting the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston”

Day Trips from Boston By Train – Martha’s Vineyard

It’s been a while since I’ve written a Day Trips from Boston by Train post. For those that don’t know I live in the city of Boston and do not own a car so I’m always looking for day trips to take by train from Boston, especially in the summer. I know you must beContinue reading “Day Trips from Boston By Train – Martha’s Vineyard”

Boston Holiday Favorites

Updated November 2022 Welcome to another holiday post, this one from my home city of Boston! Boston is a beautiful city during the holiday season. Here are my favorite things to see in Boston during the holidays. Faneuil Hall: Looking for somewhere to do some shopping, grab something to eat and see one of theContinue reading “Boston Holiday Favorites”

Boston Lighthouse Tour

Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Boston has no shortage of boat tours that you can take. During the summer months, a popular boat tour to take is the Boston Lighthouse Tour. What’s better than spending an afternoon on the water seeing lighthouses and learning some history of the Boston Harbor? The 2 hour lighthouse tourContinue reading “Boston Lighthouse Tour”

Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival

One of my favorite things to do in the summer in Boston is to check out the sand sculptures at the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. This weekend festival is held each year in July. In 2022, the 18th annual festival was held Friday July 22nd thru Sunday July 24th. Before we talk aboutContinue reading “Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival”

Sculptures along Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue Mall

Boston has many wonderful areas to enjoy a nice walk. One of these areas is the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Commonwealth Avenue is divided by a park running down the middle of the street. This park connects the Public Garden to the Fens as part of the EmeraldContinue reading “Sculptures along Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue Mall”

Boston’s Holiday Market at Snowport

Updated November 2022 One of these years, I will make it over to Europe in December to visit some of the Christmas markets, but until then I’m glad that many cities in the United States have started their own Christmas Markets, including right here in Boston. Although not exactly the same as the Christmas MarketsContinue reading “Boston’s Holiday Market at Snowport”

Day Trips From Boston By Train: Newburyport

Located 35 miles north of the city of Boston, is the coastal town of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Located along the Merrimack River where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean, Newburyport was once part of the town of Newbury and became an important fishing and trading port in the 1600s. Goods came into the US thru theContinue reading “Day Trips From Boston By Train: Newburyport”