Playing “I Spy” While Touring the USS Albacore in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
On a recent try to Portsmouth, New Hampshire we had the opportunity to explore a popular National Historic Landmark, the USS Albacore Park. The park includes a maritime museum, memorial garden, and the 206 foot long submarine, all open to the public to enjoy and explore.
15 Ways to Explore the Seacoast Science Center in New Hampshire
On a recent weekend in Portsmouth, New Hampshire we had the opportunity to explore the Seacoast Science Center, a marine science nonprofit with a beautiful, hands-on museum located inside Odirone Point State Park, in Rye, New Hampshire. Opened in 1992, the center offers several, hands on indoor exhibits featuring maritime life, conservation programs, and the…
15 Ways to Explore the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH
One of the most popular historical sites in New Hampshire, and New England, the Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10 acre living history museum that tells the story of the oldest neighborhood in New Hampshire, founded by English settlers in the 17th century. The property includes 16 restored buildings (all of which sit on their…
10 New England Cities to Enjoy This Fall (and what to do besides leaf peeping!)
Arguably, one of the best things about living in New England is fall: fall weather, fall food, and fall foliage. People travel from all over the country world to see the vibrant colors of New England landscapes. Over the years, we have enjoyed exploring many parts of each New England state, in every season. And…
2023 Year in Review: 52 Highlights
One of my favorite year end activities is posting our Year in Review. We love looking back on all of our adventures from the previous year and giving thanks for the blessing of travel. We also like looking at some of our “trends”; this year was filled with many cool spots throughout New England (heavy…
Nine Northeast Resorts to Enjoy this Winter
You may think I am rushing fall by writing about things to do in the winter in the Northeast, but now is the time to plan! The Northeast is known for its beautiful winters and activities such as skiing (in all its forms!), snowboarding, snowtubing, ice skating, and more. But if you and your family…