Day in and day out, readers consult GetawayMavens.com on all matters Northeast Weekend Getaways. At any given time when not writing, we’re off, carefree, discovering the next best little ‘burg, oddball attraction, or cool boutique … Read More
Calling all literary types. You can tour the homes of famous authors – the abodes of some of the most iconic writers in America. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Moby Dick, Huckleberry Finn, The House … Read More
WHY GO: Come by car…..or boat. Milford CT is one of the very few harbors in Connecticut situated in a downtown – one with good restaurants and a lively night scene. The town dock, Milford … Read More
WHY GO: Where is Shelter Island NY? Picture the two prongs of land at the Eastern end of Long Island NY as the letter V. The Peconic Bay separates the North Fork (wineries) from the … Read More
WHY GO: Rockport MA is a seaport village as imagined by Hollywood. Roads turn into lanes that front a busy lobster-boat filled harbor. Fishing shacks, now art galleries and boutiques, seem precariously balanced on waterfront … Read More
Once a gritty, cargo ship, longshoremen section of the city, the Boston Seaport District has been transformed into Silicon Waterway – a magnet for innovators and incubators, artists and techie brainiacs. ZipCar and General Electric … Read More
WHY GO: Once known for its Outlet Stores and golf at the age-old Equinox Resort, Manchester VT is transitioning into a four-seasons soft adventure, “Sporting Weekend” hotspot. The area affords opportunities to learn extreme off-road … Read More
WHY GO: With its deep lakes bounded by mountains, the New Hampshire Lakes Region is an exquisite breath of fresh air for city folk. It can be a bit touristy, but only if you stay … Read More
Some of the greatest literary classics were written in the Northeastern USA. Twain, Poe, Melville, and even, yes, the bane of High School SAT-takers, Noah Webster, all found their muse in this region. Are you … Read More
Where were your favorite movies made? TV Shows produced? You’ll be happy to know that not all great flicks were filmed in some hidden soundstage, and not all TV shows are produced or shot in … Read More
