When I was a college student on summer break at home in Rhode Island, I went to work every day in a beautiful Newport mansion. Working in the gift shop of a major tourist attraction certainly had its benefits, and I enjoyed that job. I was always astounded by the hundreds of guests who traveled, …
New England
The Great Wolf Lodge New England officially opened on June 5th, 2014, and was the first location. Located at the former location of the Fitchburg, MA Coco Key resort, the Great Wolf Lodge New England is about an hour drive from my home west of Boston. The resort features most of the same fun activities …
I think most would agree that the coastal city of New Haven is most known as the home of Yale University and for its distinctive pizza. However, thanks to its convenient location 2 hours from New York City and 2 1/2 hours from Boston, New Haven, Connecticut is a great spot for a weekend getaway. …
If your children love rides, characters, and live shows, they’ll absolutely love Story Land in Glen, New Hampshire. While it isn’t nearly as large as other theme parks like Walt Disney World, it’s still loads of fun for children – especially small children who love storybook characters and nursery rhymes. Disclosure: We received complimentary admission …
New England may be a relatively small region compared to the rest of the United States, but it offers many different types of activities for families. From the beaches of Cape Cod to skiing in the White Mountains and Green Mountains, you’ll have so many different opportunities to explore the outdoors when you visit this …
Mention Mystic Connecticut and most people will immediately think of Mystic Pizza, the 1988 film starring a relatively unknown Julia Roberts. But Mystic CT offers so many great things for families – it’s a perfect spot for a New England family road trip. From Boston, it was easy for us to visit for a two-night …