Part of the ongoing “Head West” series. To see previous Head West posts, click the “Head West” tag at the bottom of the post and start browsing. Looking for something to do that will snap you out of the summer doldrums? Head west! Beautiful scenery…
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Tanglewood’s 75th With the Family!
It’s a year of notable anniversaries here in Massachusetts – and in the realm of music, we’d be remiss not to feature the celebration of the beloved, iconic Berkshire music festival, Tanglewood. Having just kicked off its 75th Anniversary Season, Tanglewood continues its rich tradition…
Head West in MA This Summer!
Are you looking for a change of scenery this summer? Well, there’s a whole world of fun to discover here in Massachusetts, and just a short drive west of Boston, you’ll find a captivating sense of adventure, an array of family fun, and quite a…
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Tully Trail, A Place With it All!
There are numerous things to see and do in Massachusetts. One can visit waterfalls, camp, hike, canoe or kayak, or find a private area to yourself to just relax and take in the scenery. Would you believe that there is an area that has all…
A New Life for an Old Island!
Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket aren’t the only summertime island getaways in Massachusetts. In fact, there’s an island oasis that’s just a 15-minute ferry ride from downtown Boston. The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area abounds with adventures for nature lovers, history buffs, and explorers of…
Exploring Retro Massachusetts!
We had so much fun researching and writing our article on the Antique Carousels of Massachusetts that we thought we would stay in a nostalgic frame of mind. So for this post we set our minds to things that are iconic of the late 19th…
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Calling all Irish Fiddlers, Dancers and Redheads!
Have you noticed how many people in Massachusetts have freckles? That’s because we’re the most Irish state in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with nearly 24% of all state residents claiming Irish ancestry. You’ll find many of us – with or without freckles…
Rediscover Natural Cape Cod this Summer
If you spend a lot of time on Cape Cod, you know that once you get past the bridge traffic, a world of warm sands, grassy dunes, and vast seascapes awaits. But beyond those iconic beaches, there are so many other ways to enjoy—and celebrate—the…
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Massachusetts, meet GOLIATH!
It’s the world’s tallest inverted boomerang – reaching heights of 20-stories tall, and roaring at 65 mph – leaving words like, “epic,” to be understatements, and sayings like, “must-ride,” to be truths. Its name is GOLIATH, and with its 3 million pounds of steel, 10…