One of the best ways to experience the historic city of Boston is to walk its famous Freedom Trail. The 2.5-mile trek winds its way throughout the city and highlights some of Boston’s most noteworthy sites.

I traveled to almost all of the locations listed below and enjoyed an informational walking tour that I took at my own pace. From start to finish, the Boston Freedom Trail sites are marked by a red brick pathway and include: ... Read More

Spending time in Boston taught me a few lessons about one of the oldest cities in the U.S. Chief among them were: Boston is extremely walkable, history permeates everything in the city and a Starbucks addiction can be easily sated with the tell-tail, I mean tell-tale, mermaid signage every few feet. Not that I know anything about that…*quickly shoves Starbucks Gold Card in pocket.*... Read More

The Berkshire Hills are alive with the sound of music, theater, dance and art.  This summer I rediscovered this cultural mecca while working in this area of New England. 

Up until six years ago, I lived in this part of the country and tended to take for granted the beauty and activity around me.  Not until I returned did I appreciate what I missed about the area.  I realized how much I missed the lush greens of spring and summer, the vibrant autumn colors and the pristine winter wonderland.... Read More

 I have to admit that I was a bit anxious about this adventure. I hadn’t ridden a bike for at least 10 years and the last time I rode for any distance was probably before I learned to drive. On the positive side, I had been exercising almost daily for two months.  I was confident my cardiovascular system would be up to the challenge, but I wasn’t quite sure about my posterior.  But, in the end (no pun intended), I would rank my Boston bike tour with Urban AdvenTours in my top 10 travel experiences.... Read More

 
Boston and its surrounding communities are steeped in American history.  This Sunday, April 18, marks 235 years since Paul Revere made his infamous ride informing colonists that the “British were coming.”  I soon learned that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow took some literary license when he wrote the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” altering some of the details.  (For one, Paul would not have said “the British are coming” because the Patriots considered themselves British.... Read More

Question: Karen B. Jones posted on our FaceBook page: We're in Kansas and thinking of going somewhere in the northeast this summer. But we don't know the area at all (that's why we're going!). We want to get there by train and use a rental car once we're in the area. We have two girls, ages 5 and 2. Where would you recommend we visit? Anybody know any gems that we just "have" to include?... Read More

As a supporter of the Mark Sandman Music Education Project based in Boston, I was invited to a fundraising concert commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Mark Sandman’s death.  (Sandman was best known as the lead singer and slide bass player of the band Morphine. He was a Boston music icon and was committed to providing children opportunities to grow through music.)  Another opportunity to explore Boston!... Read More

There are many attractions and activities in the Boston area that offer a change of pace for the non-traditional tourist.  Having been to Boston a few times, I was looking for unique experiences and was fortunate to find some. One of Boston’s most unique attractions, and one I had never heard of, was the Mapparium. ... Read More

 

These featured AAA Drive Trips - just two of over 100 available - are both in appealing summer destinations. Click on the Drive Trip's name to access the complete printable itinerary.

The Cape Cod Drive Trip in Massachusetts takes you from Buzzard's Bay to Falmouth, Wood's Hole (where you can catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard) to Hyannis at the tip of Cape Cod. Beaches, shopping, sightseeing and, of course, seafood are the highlights of this coastal... Read More

  
     Would it be possible to capture the essence of one of America’s most historic cities in a weekend?  I was determined to find out and to share it with members making travel plans.  I had what I thought was a “short” list of things I wanted to do and thought I could accomplish.  It would be a challenge, but I was convinced I could do it.  That list included nine different goals: 1. Take a DuckTour  2. Walk the Freedom Trail  3. Attend a performance of “Shear Madness”  4. Visit the North End  5. Shop at Filene’s... Read More