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Massachusett’s Bay’s harbors offer refuge to a host of commercial fishing trawlers as well as private boats. Among them, Scituate Harbor stands out as an historic contributor to the area’s past and an example of a town’s ability to keep up with progress while maintaining its small-town flavor.
To thank first responders who put their lives on the line in their day to day jobs and to quietly pay homage to the 10th anniversary of that fateful day, several New England inns are offering free room stays on Sunday, September 11th to first responders and one family member. This offer is also extended to surviving family members of first responders who died in the line of duty.
Interesting shops and Victorian homes are only part of the story when visiting Bar Harbor, Maine. Visitors climb the hills and cliffs of Acadia National Park for a view of the sea. It’s fun to meander this hilly picturesque village of Victorian inns and clever boutiques. The high hills and forested roads of its internationally known neighbor, Acadia National Park, are great to explore. However, there are two places not on everyone’s radar that add something special when visiting the area. One is in town and the other is out – way out….
Railroad steam engine buffs, lovers of riverboat rides and kids (from 1 year to 100) will experience the thrill of the clackity-clack and haunting whistle of Essex steam engine as it pulls its cars through the countryside and along the river bank to Deep River, where they board a riverboat for a round tirp cruise upriver as far as Haddam.
If you are a fan of diner food, a great spot is the Middle of Nowhere Diner on RI-3, just off of I-95 in Exeter, RI. Squeaky-clean, staffed by a happy, enthusiastic staff, you can expect home-cooked dishes at very reasonable prices. And for kickers? The Next to Nowhere Creamery hard by. Winners, both.
The Back Porch – a great waterfront restaurant directly on the west bank of the Connecticut River just before you reach the bridge on I-95. Within a mile from the highway, and with equally good view and food, it’s well worth a detour. Casual dress, moderately expensive, altogether a memorable spot.
