Things to Do
The Berkshires at a Glance
How do you begin to encapsulate a jumble of charming towns, one city and a host of iconic sites located within one large geographic area? Let’s try. First of all, know that The Berkshires refers to the part of western Massachusetts situated at the tail end of Vermont’s Green Mountains. So The Berkshires refers to…
Read MoreThe Best Museums to Visit in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville may be known as Music City, but there’s more here to see than just Honky Tonk Row. Beyond the bright, buzzing neon lights of the music venues, the cowboy boot-clad crowds and the crooning voices spilling out onto the streets, Nashville offers quieter spots to explore the city’s history and heritage during the daytime,…
Read MoreSouthern Culture in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville
Music and mountain towns go together like pickin’ and singin.’ You’ll enjoy a lot of both in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as well as a good amount of twang. Tucked into the foothills in between high ridges on the northern end of the Smoky Mountains, the setting lends itself to sitting back, gazing at the scenery…
Read MoreSpoleto Festival
Charleston offers an amazingly diverse range of choices in the Arts. For 17 days and nights each spring, The Spoleto Festival fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists and emerging performers in opera, theater and dance, as well as chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music. Now approaching its 45th…
Read MoreSpotlights on Traverse City
Spotlights on Traverse City Lights, camera, action–this is what you can enjoy in Traverse City, Michigan all year long. Often voted as one of the most pleasant places to live, retire to and, of course, visit, Traverse City appeals to all kinds of people, young and old. A quick look at your Discovery Map reveals…
Read MoreStowe-pendous Adventures
Arguably the most renowned ski resort and town in Vermont, Stowe recently became even more epic. Vail Resorts, the premier mountain resort company in the world, acquired this historic property, making it their first move toward establishing a presence in the northeast. Stowe Mountain Resort, located just north of the historic village of the same…
Read MoreSyosset Street Fair
The Syosset Street Fair in Syosset, New York, is an annual event that features local vendors, food trucks, as well as live music and other forms of entertainment. At the fair, attendees can browse different booths to shop for unique crafts, jewelry, and other items sold by local vendors. They can also try out different…
Read MoreTaking a Break from History
Visiting Gettysburg is by no means a one-day affair. The town has done a fine job of developing its tourism by not only showcasing American history in so many different ways but also by featuring the other fine attributes of the region. The countryside surrounding Gettysburg proper lends itself to all kinds of outings. It’s…
Read MoreSundance Film Festival
Every January around 50,000 visitors flock to Park City to attend the Sundance Film Festival. (photo by Jemal Countess) Started in 1978, many attendees recognize Robert Redford as being the influential figure behind the festival and what it has grown to today. Each year close to 200 films are selected to appear at Sundance from…
Read MoreTaking It Easy in East Hampton
Taking It Easy in East Hampton Any talk of the Hamptons conjures up images of the tony set sipping fancy cocktails at a private beach party. Well, there’s plenty of that going on in East Hampton, New York, and boy do these rich folks know how to PAH-TAY. But there’s so much more to this…
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