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New England |
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OK, is this a Vermont thing?! Everywhere we went, there were face cut-outs for picture poses. Ben & Jerry's was a great place to visit on a hot day, but the Burlington Bear Factory was. . . just hokey. | ||
The luxury resort Mt. Washington Hotel in New Hampshire is a National Historic landmark in a beautiful setting. |
The rugged coast at Lands End, Maine | |
In Portland, Maine since lobster fishing is not allowed on Sunday; the lobster boats in the harbor sat ready to go out the next morning. |
We had our first sample of mead, a drink made from fermented honey, at the Portland Meadery. | |
In Boston, Massachusettes we stopped by the "Cheers" bar on tony Beacon Hill. |
A Navy sailor gave free tours of the oldest wooden ship in our fleet - the USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"). |
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Paul Revere had a deserved presence all over Boston. We visited his home, grave and the Old North Church. |
The Union Oyster House is the oldest restaurant in the USA. It was a favorite of JFK. | |
The gothic dining hall at Harvard is styled like something out of a Harry Potter movie. |
The MIT campus, located on the banks of the Charles River, is also impressive. |
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No game, but we walked around Fenway Park. | We've seen a copy of this painting for years on our dollar bills. Today we saw the original at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. |
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Our favorite New England restaurants: The Puritan Backroom, 245 Hooksett Road, Manchester, New Hampshire (603) 669-6890; wonderful clam chowder, daily specials, great prices, casual dining The Brunswick Diner, 101 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, Maine (207) 721-1134; a Mom & Pop place that serves fantastic fresh scallops, haddock, clams, shrimp fried in a very light breading; outdoor seating or indoor seating in a train dining car; super casual; good prices |
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