After a full first day wandering through Boston’s neighborhoods and history, our second day took on a completely different feel. If you’re looking for things to do in Boston in one day, this version leans more into the waterfront, a few well-known experiences, and a slower pace that allows you to …
Road Trip
One Day in Boston Itinerary: A Walkable Route (With Map)
Looking for a one day in Boston itinerary? This walkable route connects downtown, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, Chinatown, and the Boston Tea Party Museum without requiring a rigid schedule. And it's true I must be going, but I swear I won't be longThere isn't that much ocean between Boston …
Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip: What We Found (and Why It Was My Favorite Stop)
When I planned our Martha's Vineyard day trip, I didn’t know much about the island, other than that it was a favorite summer escape for American royalty. It’s one of those places where history and headlines quietly overlap. From presidential summers to the final flight of John F. Kennedy Jr., the …
Things to See in Plymouth MA: Waterfront Walk, Plymouth Rock & Mayflower
I was stoked to see Plymouth, Massachusetts. As mentioned before, I grew up in Canada, and one of the things I looked forward to most as a kid was American Saturday morning cartoons. My brothers and I would wake up early, sneak into the living room while my parents were still asleep, and turn on …
Cape Cod Day Trip: Provincetown, Province Lands, and Highland Light
A Cape Cod Day Trip That Surprised Me We left Wompatuck State Park early that morning and drove as far out on Cape Cod as we could, following that long, familiar hook of land toward its very tip. I had seen Cape Cod referenced in movies, books, and pop culture for years, so I thought I had an …
Wompatuck State Park Camping: Our New England Home Base Near Boston
After several days of traveling and a few nights in comfortable hotels, we arrived at our home base for the first part of our New England road trip: Wompatuck State Park Camping. When I booked our campsite, I could hardly believe a state park this close to so many popular destinations still had …
