Things to Do
The Glorious Nature of Wellfleet and Eastham
With Eastham located on the “forearm” of Cape Cod and Wellfleet situated midway between the tip and the elbow, these two destinations are far enough out on the Cape that nature takes star billing over commercial development. In fact in Wellfleet, 70% of the the town has been preserved as open space. And one third…
Read MoreThe Renaissance of Asbury Park
There’s been a lot of gentrification in Asbury Park in recent years and fortunately it has all been tastefully done. Located just about an hour away from Manhattan and Philadelphia, Asbury Park enjoyed a good measure of popularity since it was first established as a resort town well over a hundred years ago. But like…
Read MoreThe Art, History and Culture of NSB
So what’s with the name New Smyrna Beach? If it’s Greek to you that’s because it is Greek, named after the Greek city of Smyrna, which is today the city of Izmir in Turkey. Settled by Europeans in 1768, a Scottish physician by the name of Dr. Andrew Turnbull, established the colony of New Smyrna…
Read MoreThe Beach Towns of LBI
Known as the “Gateway to Long Beach Island,” you arrive in Ship Bottom once you cross over the causeway. So it should come as no surprise that here you’ll find the largest concentration of goods and services on the island. Stop into the Information Center of Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce to collect some…
Read MoreThe Best Discovery Map® Foliage Destinations
As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisper, nature puts on a spectacular show by painting the landscape with vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold. Fall foliage season is a magical time when the world transforms into a breathtaking tapestry of colors. To help you make the most of this season, we’ve…
Read MoreThe 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…
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