The historic Salem Cross Inn sits along Route 9 in West Brookfield, MA, like a welcoming stop for travelers en route in a horse and carriage. At this season’s Fireplace Feast, the horse and carriage really is part of the experience. This season of the Fireplace Feast dining event started in November 2016 and runs until […]
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Hocus Pocus, different focus: Ropes Mansion gives visitors a glimpse into four generations of Ropes family life
Waiting in the long line outside the white 1727 Ropes mansion, you often hear visitors, in authoritarian voices, informing others around them that only the outside of the house was used for one of the locations in the ‘90s Halloween classic movie, Hocus Pocus. Though the film’s cult following is one of the draws, visiting the home of […]
A Quick Climb up South Mount Sugarloaf
South Mount Sugarloaf in Western Massachusetts offers a quick climb, views of the Connecticut River and nearby towns, and a place for a family picnic.
Cruising with the Seals on Cape Cod
Get up close and personal to seals on this unforgettable Cape Cod seal cruise! Cruise near Monomoy Island and and view seals swimming around your boat.
A Stroll at the Westport Town Farm
Westport Town Farm offers an easy, 1 mile hike through acres of former farmland by the east branch of the Westport River. Right off of Drift Road, Westport Town Farm is very easy to find.
Westport’s Beautiful Island Hike
Where in Southcoast Massachusetts can you go on an island hike without having to hop on a ferry? In the southernmost point of Westport, MA, you’ll find such a place. Gooseberry Island is a small, 73 acre island that’s connected to the mainland via a causeway.