Squam Lake Boat Tours, Holderness, New Hampshire
Squam Lake Boat Tours are 90-minute cruises in canopied pontoon boats that feature the serenity and wildlife of the lake as well as film sites from the movie “On Golden Pond.”
Read MoreOkemo Mountain Resort: the best of Vermont for all seasons
Okemo Mountain Resort is a year-round destination for family-friendly fun in the fresh Green Mountain air.
Read MoreThe Farmhouse Dinner Series at Jackson Gore Inn’s Coleman Brook Tavern
During the summer harvest season, the Farmhouse Dinner Series at Okemo Mountain Resort’s Coleman Brook Tavern at showcases Executive Chef Jason Tostrup’s commitment to fresh, local Vermont cuisine.
Read MoreHops in the Hills Beer & Wine Festival at Okemo Mountain Resort
The 17th annual Hops in the Hills Beer & Wine Festival was held at Okemo Mountain Resort August 6-8, 2017.
Read MoreThe Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina: a Vanderbilt Legacy
George Washington Vanderbilt, grandson of steamship, railroad and shipping magnate Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt, built a country retreat in Asheville that is the largest house in America
Read MoreAsheville, North Carolina
Visit Asheville and you will discover many of the reasons people like George Washington Vanderbilt were drawn to this mountain region in western North Carolina.
Read MoreNew London, Connecticut: fish and ships and so much more
New London, Connecticut’s location just off Route 95 makes “The Whaling City” a convenient place to visit, whether for a few hours, a weekend getaway, or for a stay long enough to take in the best of the area’s maritime attractions and rich heritage.
Read MoreThe Hudson River School of Art: landscapes and the national parks
The landscapes of the Hudson River Valley’s Thomas Cole and his followers gave a new nation international recognition. The Hudson River School of Art sparked an interest in America’s open spaces that eventually led to the National parks system.
Read MoreBest food in Nashville: Etch
Etch is the latest top-ranked restaurant to feature the cuisine of award-winning co-owner and Executive Chef Deb Paquette, the first woman in Tennessee to qualify as a certified executive chef.
Read MoreNashville: where the music never stops
When we think of Nashville, the state capital and largest city in Tennessee, country music comes to mind. Its Grand Old Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame are legendary.
Read MoreOld Saybrook, Connecticut: An immersion in history where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound
This local landmark is known for the area’s premier dining, spa, and accommodations. Though people travel here for a getaway…
Read MoreThe National Weather Center and NOAA Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, Oklahoma
Ever wonder why the National Weather Center and NOAA Severe Storms Laboratory is in Oklahoma?
Read MoreStowe, Vermont: the ultimate flavor of New England
Mention the state of Vermont, the Green Mountain State, and images of classic New England charm —covered bridges, cow pastures, family farms, white steepled churches, and fresh mountain air — come to mind.
Read MoreThe Optical Heritage Museum, Southbridge, Massachusetts
The Optical Heritage Museum is a hidden gem in Southbridge Massachusetts where artifacts from the the American Optical Company’s 150 year history…
Read MoreOld Sturbridge Village: more than meets the eye
What better way to spend a day than strolling the grounds of one of the nation’s largest outdoor living history museums, Old Sturbridge Village?
Read MoreThe Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center
The main plant of the American Optical Company is now home to the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center.
Read MoreLake and mountains: The Basin Harbor Club
The Basin Harbor Club goes back to 1886 when this was a farm and, as was done back then, Ardelia Beach began taking in summer boarders who wanted to escape the city’s summer heat. It’s the kind of place people return to year after year to enjoy the signature “active tranquility.”
Read MoreIvy League tradition: The Hanover Inn Dartmouth
As the the only hotel on the Dartmouth College campus the Hanover Inn Dartmouth is immersed in the Ivy League tradition. It is a member of the Historic Hotels of America, a National Trust for Historic Preservation program, which means it is recognized nationally or locally as part of America’s cultural heritage.
Read MoreDestination Kohler: from a horse trough to a 5-star resort complex
The Forbes 5-star and AAA 5-diamond ranked American Club opened in 1981 and is one of only 48 hotels in the world with both designations. This popular Midwestern vacation spot is about an hour’s drive north of Milwaukee and 2 1/2 hours from Chicago.
Read MorePumpkins fly at the Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival
Crowds gathered and spectators came from as far away as England’s Isle of Wight for the seventh annual Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival and Chili Cook-off. Do-it-yourself mechanical wizards flung pumpkins with their trebuchets on the beautiful grounds of the Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa…
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