Monthly Archives: August 2016

An afternoon in Kittery, Maine

Just a hop, skip, and a jump over state lines from Portsmouth, NH is Kittery, ME. Seriously, the two towns are only 2 miles from one another, 10 minutes away. I thought it would be a shame not to double … Continue reading

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A day in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

I was surprised to see so much action going on in a town I’d barely heard of. As we were walking around a heard a lady say to her companion ‘more and more people come here every summer.’ Portsmouth is … Continue reading

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Great Island Common, New Castle NH

On a quick weekend trip to Portsmouth, we only had one day to experience the New Hampshire coast! So many beaches to choose from I was swimming in decisions. I do declare I picked the perfect little beach, Great Island … Continue reading

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Pinball Wizard Arcade, Pelham NH

Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve played the silver ball. From Asbury Park to Budapest, I’m doing my best to play them all. Pelham, New Hampshire is kind of in the middle of nowhere (under an hour from … Continue reading

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Fatima’s Café, Worcester MA

Between the service and the food, I cannot rave enough about the wonderful experience at Fatima’s Cafe [43 W Boylston St, Worcester, MA 01605]. It was the perfect place to stop on our road trip from Albany to New Hampshire … Continue reading

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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome [9 Norton Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571] is a living museum for aviation enthusiasts home to numerous aircrafts from 1900-1939. The exhibit here is truly magnificent, enter the hangars and marvel at the planes, read about … Continue reading

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Little Stony Point, Hudson Valley Hike

The Hudson Valley has a lot of crazy scrambly and steep mountain hikes. Sometimes you just want a relaxing stroll. Little Stony Point [intersection Route 9D and Fair St, Cold Spring, NY] is a one mile loop that does not … Continue reading

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Bull Hill, Hudson Valley Hike

The Hudson Valley is filled with outstanding hikes. A lot of them are so awesome they attract crowds. This past spring I was happy to take a quiet hike on Bull Hill [Parking lot at intersection of 9D and Fair … Continue reading

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Galleries, Shops, and Street Art of Beacon

The town of Beacon is great for a stroll. It has a vibrant and diverse Main Street filled with interesting sights, restaurants, galleries, shops, and all kinds of art – there is certainly something for everyone here. I loved the … Continue reading

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The Arts at Dia:Beacon

A 1929 Nabisco warehouse was converted into a contemporary art museum, Dia:Beacon [3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY 12508] was born. The gallery hosts thought provoking works from the 1960s on. Visit the multiple floors and take on all of the exhibits, … Continue reading

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