With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, we wanted to pay tribute to the…read moreglorious patriots who made sacrifices for this country! It is about 20 to 30 miles northwest of Boston, the drive is scenic especially when you start driving through all of the little towns leading to Lexington and Concord. The main attraction for our visit was to visit the north bridge memorial site where the first shots of the war began at 5am on Apr 19,1775 dubbed the "shot heard around the world" There is also a marker for the two British soldiers killed here. The site is spread out and will require some hiking if you would like to see the entire trail. I believe it was 5 to 7 miles on foot to see everything. The visit was amazing and awe inspiring! I highly recommend any history buff to visit.

Great park on the start of the American Revolution. Although it's only open seasonally, there is a…read moregreat exhibit at the visitor's center with a great video explanation of the start of the war. The presentation is very thorough and engaging. The gift shop has decent items. Grab a map, then on a nice day it's a great walk / stepping down the same road history took the English and Americans to face each other. Some of the sites are walkable and some are a little further, but there are parking areas along the way. The tavern wasn't open when I went, but there are tour options throughout the summer. We ended out outing at North Bridge, which is another great site. On a nice weather day, you could easily spend a few hours here. It's a unique site in our nation's history, and it's a lot of fun and good times outdoors.

We had the absolute best experience working with Sara Schiaretti at Juniper Tours. She made our…read moreentire trip seamless by organizing everything so clearly and accessibly through the app, and she was always available to answer any questions we had along the way. Even when we had a couple of last-minute requests during the trip, she handled everything flawlessly and made it all happen without a hitch. Sara went above and beyond for us, and I truly cannot say enough good things about her. I would recommend her a million times over!

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We recently spent an afternoon with the folks at Newburyport Whale Watch for a trip in the gulf of…read moreMaine searching for and watching some of the most amazing creatures in the ocean. The reservation process on line was straight forward and easy to use. The tickers were added to my iPhone wallet which would have been easy enough to board, but the staff had names available to check off which was even easier than fumbling with your phone or the internet access. For those who showed up on site to purchase tickets, those were available on site. Staff was young and friendly from greeting to service in the bar section with light food, snacks and beverages. The staff providing updates on the actual whales we did see was fascinating to hear. They were able to identify the two whales we did watch and made the experience all the better and personable. PSA - the staff works on tips similar to your waitstaff at a restaurant, so please be prepared to show your appreciation for their service, as warranted. While spotting whales is not guaranteed, we did see a couple of them, but not without a lot of travel. We were out almost a couple of hours to find them which also meant that after watching for about an hour, it was an equal trip back to the harbor. Keep that in mind. I am sure we all wish the trip was more like a 3 hour tour (with a happier ending than those on Gilligan's Island) but be prepared for spending 6 hours on the boat, especially if you are bringing young children who can become bored very easily especially in tight quarters. As a result, we returned to the dock at 6PM, 30 mins after the planned 5:30PM arrival while boarding the boat at 12:45PM for a scheduled 1:30PM departure. It should be noted that we did leave almost 20 mins late despite the booking warning that they will not wait for any passengers (but we did for 4 people...but I won't tell if you don't tell). The boat itself was clean and had plenty of seating inside and outside depending on your preference on the first two decks. They also have 2 bathrooms on the boat. I do not know why the top deck was not open as that would provide the best view of whales IMHO. Unfortunately, parking is a hassle in the area as most lots nearby only allow a 3 hour reservation via app or kiosk while you may be on the boat 6 hours. So, you run the risk of paying for 3 hours and then getting a ticket from the police which are located next door and cruise the lots steadily. Be warned.

We've had two great trips with Newburyport Whale Watch. Booking is straightforward, as are the…read moreinstructions on how to get there, though definitely leave ample time to park as the car park can be a little competitive! The boat isn't overcrowded and the staff are great, they are very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and kind, and it's obvious they love what they do - we enjoyed chatting to the on-board naturalist. The boat has two outdoor viewing decks and an enclosed sitting area by the snack bar. We preferred being outside but even in mid-June we had to wear coats and several layers because it gets chilly out at sea. We saw an acrobatic male humpback who breached multiple times - it was an experience of a lifetime!

Great experience pedaling through the forests north of Concord and even through a dairy farm!…read moreIncredible views and superb service from the friendly and accommodating staff. Can't wait to do again in the spring!

Enjoyed this experience even if it was just a random find!…read moreWe were actually looking for a place to eat and suddenly stumbled upon this location. You are supposed to get a reservation but I guess there were extra bikes so we were able to get squeezed in which was great. It was a nice exercise and also an enjoyable scenic adventure. It was unique and we got to meet other people along the way. They give you a pretty good distance from each other so you can go on your own pace and not worry about how far others were.

Learn the history of a town literally built to make textiles. Visitor center is free with movie…read moreabout the town and walking distance to the museum (with small fee, discount for National Park holders). Museum staff run the machines, which make cloth the same way they did in the late1800s-early 1900s and that you can buy by the yard or purchase pre-made towels. In season there are trolley rides and canal boats tours. Check the calendar if this is important to you.

Great place to stop at and pick up valuable information. The National Park folks do a great job of…read moreproviding suggestions and information to all guests. While there they have a small display of Lowell history as well as a gift shop with plenty of souvenir options. They also have rest rooms for those who need it. By the way, another bit of interesting information is that of you park there it is for free. Feel free to sign up for their guided walks as well if you like.

We had a great time discovering how cranberries go from from bog to table. We hadn't known the bogs…read moreare dry most of the year and they don't wear waders like on TV. The tour was accompanied by the farm's dogs. Who provided a bit of the unexpected. A lot of fun.

I dislike leaving less than stellar reviews, but I couldn't recommend doing a bog tour here. Your…read moreexperience in different weather may vary wildly. There's a lot of interesting and good information, and I liked the people. But.... The first half of the tour is in an old mini bus. The bus has tiny windows, like 4" square, and no air circulation. No fans. No air conditioning. Today was nearly 90 out by 10 am, when our tour started, and temperatures inside the bus got so hot that stepping out felt cool! You don't travel far, and then they stop for 10 minutes to talk about what's out the window. It's brutal. Ironically, the travel distances are so slim most people could walk it. But, just sitting on the bus in the heat? Yuck. The second half is in an old shed where you learn about harvesting. Again, it could be interesting, but it's a good 10° hotter, even with the fans going, and it makes it hard to focus. Or even listen. Better weather would have helped. But, we had an old lady in our tour group nearly pass out, and the guide indicated that that was not uncommon. Heck, complimentary water would be nice. Waters are a dollar. The tour is fifteen. It's all cash only.

In the summer months, we took a kayak from Providence Kayak and enjoyed an hour on the river. The…read morerates are very reasonable, usually starting at around $20 for 60 or 90 minutes. This is a seasonal business, so please check their website for open times in 2023, either late Spring or early Summer. You can discover urban Providence at your own pace, paddling throughout the historic bridges, cobblestone walkways and green riverbanks of the Providence and Woonasquatucket Rivers, Riverwalk and Waterplace Park! If you're seeking a more rural setting outside of the city, visit their second location at Olney Pond inside Lincoln Woods State Park. That way you can enjoy fresh water paddling surrounded by one of Blackstone Valley's greatest treasures.

Very accommodating staff. Beautiful and peaceful experience. Lincoln woods is great for a nature…read morereset especially on the water

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We would have been completely overwhelmed trying to fill out one of these multi-page, time…read moreretrospective applications without the excellent advice and direction from Will Smith. He truly made the difference.