Where to Rent Kayaks and Paddle Boards on the North Shore

August is quickly approaching, and there is no better way to escape the August heat than by getting out by the water. You and your family have so...

Which North Shore Beach Should You Visit This Weekend?

When you're heading out for a beach day, the North Shore has loads of beaches you can choose from. Crane Beach offers ample space and soft sand, ...

4 Live Outdoor Concert Series on the North Shore This Summer

Live music is back on the North Shore this summer. After a year of missing out on live performances, many towns are reopening their outdoor venues fo...

Gloucester Stage Partners with Rockport’s Windhover for Outdoor Summer Shows

This summer, Gloucester Stage Company is partnering with Windhover Center for the Performing Arts to present a series of shows on Windhover's new...

Seacoast Picnic Co. Creates Picture Perfect Seaside Picnics

The whole idea of a picnic—by the sea or in the park—is just lovely. From the salty sea air to the horizon at sunset, it’s nothing if not an Inst...

How to Spend a Weekend in Middlebury, Vermont

Sponsored Content Summer is exquisite in New England, and this time of year in Middlebury, Vermont is no exception. Nestled in the agricultural va...

Picnic Concerts Return to Castle Hill in Ipswich July 1

Summer is here and Castle Hill Picnic Concerts are back! Each Thursday, July 1 through September 2, will feature a different family-friendly band...

6 of Our Favorite Walking Trails North of Boston

There’s no time like the present to get outside in New England. After months of winter (and a year plus of a pandemic), being in nature, surr...

9 of Our Favorite Beaches North of Boston

Summer is dawning and the beach beckons. And, of course, we all have our favorite stretches of sand for a day in the sun or an evening picnic...

Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents Full-Scale Outdoor Musicals This Summer

Firehouse Center for the Arts has launched its 2021 Summer Outdoor Series featuring hit Broadway musicals. The three-show summer series will be held ...