Family Travel Adventure
Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts
We just celebrated Andrew’s 9th birthday and needed a good way to mark his last year before entering double digits. We couldn’t have a party but still wanted to do something special for him, so we headed to the Cape…
Location: North Adams, Massachusetts
I have been dreaming of my visit to The Porches Inn ever since I took a trip there with my dog. It is the type of place that makes you want to go back time and time again. The Porches…
Location: Hudson, Massachusetts
I’m going to be honest, the first time I visited the American Heritage Museum, I thought that we would be looking at a rich man’s collection of old war stuff in a garage. Wow, was I wrong. I was pretty…
Location: Stockbridge, Massachusetts
The Red Lion Inn is a historic landmark on the Main Street of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It’s name is synonymous with the Berkshires. Whether you stay here, have dinner in the main tavern or sip a drink from a rocking chair…
Location: The Berkshires
When we talk about travel in Massachusetts, all of the attention goes to Boston and Cape Cod. But you would be remiss if you didn’t consider a visit to the Berkshires, since it is easily the most beautiful part of…
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Just a 30 minute drive north of Boston will bring you to Salem, Massachusetts. This sea side town was home to the historic witch trials in the late 1600’s. During the month of October, their spooky Halloween events draw international…
Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Small boutique hotels are my love language. I usually steer clear of the cookie cutter hotel, but these covid times are changing us all. This was our first trip to a hotel since a pandemic swept across our globe and…
Location: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Hidden in the midst of the bustling town of Shrewsbury is an enchanted garden that will delight children. Don’t blink, or you will miss the secret path. This man’s pet project proves how the generosity of one person can bring…
Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is known as the “city of firsts.” It is the birthplace of basketball, where Dr. Seuss was born, and where the first commercial radio station started. It is where Indian Motorcycles were invented and the first dictionary was published….
Location: Concord, Massachusetts
My family used to canoe the Concord River together every summer. We would launch several canoes with my siblings, our friends and whatever exchange student we were hosting. My brother once disappeared ahead of us and just as we passed…
Location: Lancaster, Massachusetts
Our mission at Journeys and Jaunts is to get kids outside, so when we were invited to try out the Kids Obstacle Challenge, we were all for it. This 1.5 mile kids mud run led us on a path that…
Location: Westborough, Massachusetts
Lately I have been feeling like I am really lacking in the self-care department. Working full time, raising three kids and spending 40 hours on a plane was taking a toll on me and this mama needed a break. I…
