A cloudless sky in late summer calls for a day hike. But most of the popular hiking trails with great views need a lot of planning and packing. Since we didn't have time for either, my husband and I decided to drive down to a lesser known town in Connecticut to avail of the "shortest hike with the greatest view" - the hike up to Lion's Head in Salisbury.
One place near Boston that is a must see is the Salem Witch Museum. Visitors are fascinated by the spooky and creepy castle environment as well as all of the history that surrounds this destination. Sightseers are given a unique history lesson using life like figures, stage sets, narration and lighting that is so realistic it takes you right back to 1692 and the horrific witch trials. This presentation is also done in French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
Boston, capital of Massachusetts, is of course, well-known for The Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, and the Boston Massacre. Home to that irrepressible "red line" on the sidewalk, known as The Freedom Trail, that will lead one to many of the major historical sites in Boston. We all want to see and learn how our wonderful country began and of the people and places that have remained forever in seasoned years of our country.
When we think of New Haven, we think Yale. Not always. Close to the hallowed halls of Yale, tucked away in a corner of the city, we found the Lighthouse Point Park. It was an early fall afternoon when we drove through its entrance, and were told that after Labor Day, there was no parking charge for even out-of-towners like us and dogs were welcome anytime!
