The Boss, Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen grew up in Freehold, just 40 minutes from where I grew up (Forked River); it seemed time to do some musical exploring while on a visit to my parents’ house. Springsteen (or “The …
New Jersey Shark Attacks of 1916
In July 1916, media across the U.S. buzzed with reports of five shark attacks in three locations in central and southern New Jersey. The first two attacks were on the Jersey shore, with a fatality …
New Britain Museum of American Art
Founded in 1903, the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, CT, was the first museum in the world dedicated solely to collecting American art. The museum today contains more than 8,400 items, …
“Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders!” Exhibit
We went to the New Britain Museum of American Art to see the Ansel Adams and Shaker exhibits, but instead were blown away by the wonderful “Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders!” exhibit, which is running March …
Cherry Blossoms at Branch Brook Park
If you google “best places to see the cherry blossoms in the United States” you might be surprised to learn that Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. makes the top 10. Jennifer has always wanted …
Trenton-style Mustard Pizza Pie
When in Jersey, one should really have a Trenton-style Pizza Pie (commonly known as a “tomato pie,” prepared with tomato sauce on top of the mozzarella)…but in Robbinsville, NJ, you can take it a step …
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 …