WHY GO: It’s hip, it’s hot, it’s contemporary, it’s historic. Kingston NY was the center of New York Government for several months during the Revolutionary War, a key coal shipping port, and place where former … Read More
WHY GO: On a magnificently sunny day last week, my husband and I jumped in our “Covid-free capsule” (aka, our car) to explore a rural area of Connecticut northwest of Hartford CT. We spent most … Read More
WHY GO: Orange County VA encompasses the towns of Orange, Gordonsville, and Somerset in Central Virginia. With its hazy hills and dales, farms, and intimate towns, Orange County is so stunning, you’ll want to visit … Read More
WHY GO: Harrisonburg VA is no longer just a sleepy little college town (James Madison University) in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Things are happening here at a brisk pace – the type of things that the … Read More
WHY GO: Just 90 minutes from Washington DC, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is seeing a surge of long and short-term visitors seeking wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation in majestic mountains. For obvious social distancing reasons, hiking … Read More
*Be sure to check with each attraction about Covid-era hours and closures. These change by the day. WHY GO: The largest town in Cumberland Valley PA, in Pennsylvania’s south-central region, is Carlisle, home to Dickinson … Read More
Autumn happens to be this Maven’s favorite time to hit the road. Even if I don’t stop anywhere, the Fall Road Trip itself, featuring leaves in various shades of back-to-school clothes, highlights Mother Nature in … Read More
On the Trail Of Alexander Hamilton Road Trip Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father celebrated in Lin Manuel-Miranda’s rap-musical, was considered the architect of America’s Federal Banking system and a fierce advocate of a strong centralized … Read More
WHY GO: *Updated during Covid. New Haven CT is home to Yale University. Original Gutenberg Bible. Most innovative Live Theater in the country. Free World Class Art Museums. Best Pizza on the planet. Birthplace of … Read More
WHY GO: Norwalk CT has gone through its ups and downs. But now, with new restaurants and nightlife, it’s on a definite upswing. Families come here for the award winning Stepping Stones Museum and Maritime … Read More
