September 23, 2012
The largest city in New England, Boston Massachusetts was founded in 1630 by English Puritan colonists. It is rich in early American history from its battles, to its monuments and historical sites. This diverse city has fantastic attractions for the family, including museums, an aquarium, zoo, and much more. Listed alphabetically, the follow places rank ...
December 14, 2011
One of my favorite places to celebrate the New Year has long been Boston. All over Boston, from 10 am to midnight on New Year’s Eve, art shows, theater, live music, and midnight fireworks illuminate the city and start the New Year right. Years ago I shivered watching the fireworks which were then set off ...
September 14, 2011
It’s been awhile since I took my kids to Boston. They’re older now, but the city looks younger than ever, with tourism a tremendous industry for the city, it has reason to stay spic and span. Some things have changed, some have not, in this still beautiful brownstone city perched between the sea and the ...
August 1, 2011
Oceans, rivers and lakes have captivated people since the beginning of time with living mysteries of every size, shape and color that dwell in their depths. Aquariums offer an up close and personal venue to explore these mysteries while educating visitors about the various ecosystems upon which we rely. The following 10 aquariums (listed alphabetically) stand ...
February 16, 2011
Many people think of island vacations as always including palm trees, little grass shacks, coconuts, and tropical sunshine. But there are other island vacations that can offer a great deal of relaxing fun for you and your family…in the island communities of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, Massachusetts just off the coast of Cape Cod. Summer ...
October 5, 2010
In my last New England oriented blog (Boston Part 1) I told you to make way for ducklings at the Public Garden and in the beautiful classic Boston Public Library. But there are still many more Boston based delights that your little ones will enjoy. If it’s baseball season, take them out to a ball game. No ...
October 1, 2010
That would be Boston Massachusetts and a variety of its camera ready, stroller accessible, easy walking neighborhoods like Beacon Hill, the Back Bay, and Bunker Hill. Boston is a perfect city to take your kids on an urban adventure. The Back Bay is the area of Boston that parallels the Charles River, always pleasantly busy with ...
August 11, 2010
Travelling together is a great way to spend quality time with my wife and kids. Time is a limited luxury that we often take for granted due to work, bills, television, and other distractions of everyday living. In my experience “family quality time” requires a relaxed atmosphere which helps to shift everyone’s focus on the ...
