Martin Guitar Factory Tour
We were blown away by the Martin Guitar Factory Tour in Nazareth, PA. Neither of us had any idea about how a “handmade” guitar was constructed, so we were fascinated by the guided tour that …
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ is a show stopper. Who knew there was a stunning French Gothic Revival style cathedral in Newark (Newark!) with not one, not two, but three …
PEZ Visitors Center
We had a frenetic visit to the PEZ Visitor Center in Orange, CT. The candies are produced on site, but it’s hardly even a thought during the visit; if you’re so inclined you can look …
Hubbard Park Daffodils
Every year over 600,000 daffodils bloom in Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT, culminating in the Daffodil Festival (in 2023 it’s April 29-30). We stopped in for a visit a few weeks early, and while it …
Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Sometimes you live in a place for nearly 20 years and don’t visit the local attractions, and it takes coming back as a tourist to get you there…that’s us and the Harriet Beecher Stowe House …
The Titanic Museum of the Titanic Historical Society
It was with high hopes we entered the Titanic Museum in Indian Orchard, MA, and with mixed feelings that we exited it. Jennifer thought it left a bit to be desired, and Doug thought it …
Cathedral of St. Joseph
The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, CT, is relatively modern, dedicated in 1962 on the site of the previous cathedral, which had been destroyed in a fire. While the outside suggests a traditional religious …
Dinosaur State Park
In 1966 Edward McCarthy was using a bulldozer to excavate a rocky site in central Connecticut; on the underside of one slab he noticed six large three-toed footprints. Excavation work was immediately halted, and over …
Columcille Megalith Park
While on a trip to the Isle of Iona in Scotland, William H. Cohea, Jr. was inspired to create what would eventually become Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA. This small park has 90 megaliths …
The Just Born Candy Company
Passing through Bethlehem, PA puts you in the heart of Peeps Country, as the marshmallowy delights are made right here at the Just Born Candy Company. Just Born is family-owned, and has been in business …