Day Trips in New England

Fall is the time for many fairs and festivals that focus on the harvesting of the summer’s labor. These events celebrate the end of summer and help rang in the fall. Below are some fairs and festivals that we found for the New England states. There are probably many more fairs and festivals throughout the [...]

The Newport Bowen’s Wharf Festival is coming up in October and you’re going to want to go. It’s a time to sample local beer, enjoy local bands, sample local seafood dishes and revel in the crisp Fall weather that makes living in New England this time of year the best. If you are looking for [...]

A great way to spend a glorious Fall day in New England is to couple a leisurely fall foliage drive with a walk through an adventurous corn maze.  There are several in the New England area, each varying in size and theme.  Several of the corn mazes are located at orchards where you can get [...]

A good way to spend a nice summer night is to sit back and enjoy the music at a summer concert held on town greens or a beach with family and/or friends.  Typically, these Summer concerts are free and open to the public.  Some towns have their concerts on local beaches.  Bring along a picnic [...]

One of the things we like about summer is gardening and its results of fresh vegetables.  We have a small 10’ x 10’ garden that we use to grow some of the vegetables that we like; such as tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, squash, cucumbers, beets, and pok choy.  For other fresh vegetables or for [...]

You don’t have to be rich to enjoy Watch Hill. It didn’t cost us a thing – well, except for the frozen Del’s lemonade that you just must try. While you are there check out the completely renovated Ocean House, sit on the beach, walk in the shops, watch the people go by, the yacht as they sail out to the ocean and just enjoy the day.