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 definitely catching on, and with good reason. The city is […]
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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 Common [301 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854]. Tucked away […]
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 Boston), but completely worth the expedition if you are a […]
Pinball seems to be a relic of the past, though there is a cult following of those who love the game. You can’t find many arcades that have pinball north of NYC these days, except a novelty machine or two in the corner of a dusty bar. I’ve found places […]
To Grandmother’s house we go! Lunch inside Little Red Riding Hood’s house? No it isn’t a fairytale, but you may recognize this real life restaurant from the illustrations of a memorable childhood story. Enchanting Pickity Place [248 Nutting Hill Rd, Mason, NH 03048] offers a five-course gourmet lunch topped with […]
Mount Monadnock [116 Poole Road, Jaffrey, NH 03452] claims to be the third most hiked mountain in the world. Upon hearing that I wondered, what is so special about this mountain? I had to see for myself. On a perfectly bright beautiful day we made the trip and paid the […]
The integration of art and nature, nothing is more delightful than an outdoor sculpture park! Andres Institute of Art [98 NH-13, Brookline, NH 03033] is the largest outdoor sculpture park in New England, and it is free to visit. There is an excellent trail map in the parking lot which […]
Growing up with a big brother meant many hours playing video games in the house, and taking frequent trips to the arcade. Nowadays I don’t have any video games in the apartment, and most arcades don’t have any of my old favorites. You can imagine my surprise when I found […]
After a long day of hiking in the wet New Hampshire woods, barbeque sounded like heaven. Screaming Boar Smokehouse [40 W Main St, Littleton, NH 03561] took us in with a tender heart and gave us tender meat to eat, we were thankful. The clouds had cleared so we opted […]
Polly’s Pancake Parlor [672 NH-117, Sugar Hill, NH 03586] is a breakfast institution in these woods. Opened for 75-years this family owned restaurant is skillfully practiced in the pancake art. Arrive as early as possible, and make sure to call as soon as you wake up to put your name […]
If you are the type to chase waterfalls, head to New Hampshire immediately! They’re all over the place. Fantastic falls will surprise you by bursting on out of nowhere on the side of the highways and roads. There are so many easy hikes taking you to additional amazing waterfall sights, […]
Lions and tigers and bears oh my! Well, scratch those first two, Clark’s Trading Post [110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251] its all about the bears. Opened since 1928, this quaint, classy, family owned theme park has one captivating bear show. Before you grab for your phone to call […]
Live free or die, the state motto of New Hampshire. Sounds pretty hardcore, and as you drive into the state you can take your seatbelt off or ride your motorcycle without a helmet legally if you dare. I had never been to the nearby state before this summer [except for […]
If you’re looking to take a nice cruise and peep at the foliage through three states, look no further— I’ve got a plan for you. Take Route 7 from Troy towards Bennington, Vermont. Check out the moose and cougar statues along the way. Grab some breakfast at the Blue Benn Diner. […]
October calls for a good pumpkin festival. It is important to be joyful this time of year and over indulge a bit for hard times are ahead in the north. This year I visited The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze in Croton-On-Hudson, Westchester. I really liked the set up of this […]