In Weekend Getaway in Nantucket Part 1 we explored how to get to and around Nantucket and then acquaint yourself with the island with land and sea activities. In part two, let’s take a look at food, drinks, and fun! Drinks Around the Island Visit Nantucket Vineyard, Cisco Brewery, and Triple 8 Distillery to sample some of the island’s best offerings. If you enjoy sampling craft beers, spend a lazy summer afternoon in the Cisco Brewery beer garden and indulge in a Summer Rays Golden Ale or a Sankaty Light Lager. Head over to Nantucket Vineyard for a glass of…
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Weekend Getaway to Nantucket (Part 1)
Although it feels like a small-town, remote, rustic island destination, Nantucket is also sophisticated and swanky, attracting the rich and famous to its high-end dining and shopping experiences. Perfect for a long weekend getaway, Nantucket provides visitors the relaxation of island life, peppered with incredible food, Atlantic history, and maybe a leisurely bike ride or two. Getting There and Around Fly into the island or cruise in on one of the ferries, but either way, prepare for a long-ish travel day, particularly if foggy morning skies delay your incoming flight. Departing from Hyannis, Harwich Port, and New Bedford, Massachusetts or…
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A Day in Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park
New England is known for its quaint towns, stunning national parks, serene coastlines, and incredible history, making it a fantastic destination for travelers of all interests. Whether you’re lured by the promise of a relaxing island getaway or a bustling city experience, a tour exploring nature or a weekend centered on museum visits, New England offers a bevvy of activities for visitors of all ages. Plan a road trip, make a cruise reservation, or reserve your seat on a popular land tour. Make sure you also check out our reading road trip through New England for book recommendations! Embrace Nature…
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Fiction of New England
The New England states represent the origins of American history set against the changing beauty of the four seasons and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Let’s begin our cross-country reading road trip with our first destination and explore the fiction of New England. Maine the novels of Stephen King: King, a Bangor native, sets many of his novels in two fictional Maine towns: Derry and Castle Rock. Foggy mornings, tree-lined roads through dense forests, and small towns with big secrets illuminate the creepy atmosphere of his stories. With almost 100 books to choose from, readers can experience King’s…
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