A trip to Boston is never complete without a stop at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Even ifA you happen to be a fan of an opposing team, the historic Fenway has much to offer. The people at FenwayA don't get to call it "historic" without a reason. I talked to an engineer whose only job is to help restore and expand Fenway. (After all,A the park isA only three years shy of its hundredth birthday.) He told me that the biggest compliment he can get is when someone tells him, "There are constantly construction project here...

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Although planning can make things go smoothly, every once in a while being spontaneous has great rewards.A My husband and I reaped the benefits of such spontaneity last week.A After deciding to go away for the night last Thursday at noon, we stumbled upon a wonderful inn, an amazing restaurant, and an excellent community. Call it luck, karma, or whatever, I must have chosen the perfect words when I searched the Internet for a last minute hotel reservation.A As we were planning a single night stay, we didn't want to have to drive too far.A Imagine my...

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I have been living in Boston for about a year now, and it was not until two days ago when I had heard about the Mapparium. Located inside The Mary Baker Eddy Library right next to the Christian Science Church on 200 Massachussetts Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts, the Mapparium is something that I need to check out. What is it? The Mapparium is a world-famous stained glass globe and it gives a three-dimensional perspective of the Earth. It is a huge globe that you can walk into. Apparently you can whisper on one side of the globe and then another person...

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If you have a hard time deciding whether to visit a historical town versus a urban paradise, then maybe you should check out Philadelphia. As the birthplace for liberty and freedom, this east coast city has a mix of historical architecture, fascinating museums, sublime shopping, and plenty of events throughout the year. And if you′d like to explore the great outdoors, take a side trip and explore the beautiful countryside that surrounds Philadelphia. Here are three more reasons why you should visit The City of Brotherly Love this summer. Exploring Philadelphia′s History- There are essentially three historic neighborhoods in downtown Philadelphia...

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On June 15th, the Smoky Mountains Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, will be celebrating its 75th birthday. It is a 520,000 acre preserve that was originally named by the Cherokee Indians as the "Land of Blue Smoke" because of its signature mist. The Great Smoky Mountains are ancient blue-green mountains that are homes to black bears, over 800 miles of trails, 19th century log cabins, streams, and more. They even are a part of the Georgia to Maine Appalachian Trail. The Great Smoky Mountains attract over nine million visitors every year. To give you an idea of how many people that really...

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