WHY GO: Morning fog transforms the landscape into the hazy tableau of an impressionist painting in the very place considered the Birthplace of American Impressionism, Old Lyme CT. In the late 1890’s widow Florence Griswold … Read More
For the ultimate scenic Connecticut Road Trip along the Shoreline, follow the Getaway Mavens turn by turn guide, which brings road trippers to the charming towns of the Southern New England coast. Fans of country … Read More
WHY GO: Morning fog envelopes New London CT like smoke from Benedict Arnold’s deadly fires. In 1781 America’s most noted turncoat led British troops on a raid that left this naval stronghold in cinders, destroying … Read More
WHY GO: Performing, fine and culinary artists, as well as clothing and building designers, have been drawn to the mesmerizing Connecticut River for centuries, and after indulging in this Getaway – to Chester, Haddam and … Read More
“Romantic Escape” may not leap to mind when you come across some of the travel destinations on our list of romantic getaways in New England. But the following 55 ideas might just open your eyes … Read More
If you haven’t discovered the Art Museum on your kid’s college campus, chances are you are missing out. Some of these museums are World Class, sharing equal status with much larger and well-known institutions. One, … Read More
Are you looking for an Art Getaway in the Northeast US? From the venerable Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to the fragile creations at Corning Glass Museum in the Finger Lakes NY, the Northeast … Read More
The Getaway Mavens have been hard at work, collecting and organizing the best romantic destinations in Northeast USA (Virginia to Maine). The following surprisingly romantic weekend getaways near NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington DC are … 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
WHY GO: Until recently, Clearfield County PA, in mid-western Pennsylvania just off I-80, was believed to be nothing more than deer and elk hunting grounds. After all, it’s got the largest number of elk outside … Read More
