What a concept! We need more whimsy like this in our lives. It's literally off the side of the road…read morewhich is awesome. You basically just pull over to park and hop out. There's horses old and new, all perfectly aligned in two circles. Clearly this has to be kept by someone because they're all perfectly arranged, and I'm thinking about how easily wind,rain, and other weather conditions could effect them, meanwhile they're all in fantastic condition.

Ponyhenge! Because why not? Someone either has a wicked sense of humor or too many rocking horses…read moreon hand. Either way, they created a public art exhibit and I am loving it! So many rocking horses. Big. Small. Wood. Plastic. Pink. Brown. I shared photos with family and one of them said it was 'creepy'. Ha! A bunch of children's rocking horses, in a random rural field, arranged in a circle? Sure, I can see how you might see that as creepy! Hahaha. I found it a delightful bit of whimsy and am SO happy to share in the fun. The site is maintained by whomever is our host. The circle was mowed making it easy to walk around and enjoy. The pathways to the site, which is very close to the street, are also kept clear. It's definitely off the beaten path and worth the extra time because the drive in is on lovely, windy, tree lined, back roads. A nice break from highway driving. Parking is roadside. Please do not park in the driveway next to the henge as that is someone's driveway. Go have some fun. Or go creep yourself out. Which ever way you see it, it's totally worth a stop!

This is a cool display of public art murals and different things in Salem Massachusetts. This has a…read morevariety of murals and different art projects. It is called artist row and it's just one big long painted street and it's pretty awesome to see

Art, art and more art! We walked through Artist row and saw so many fun, beautiful and cool murals,…read moreeven the sidewalks are adorned with paint! A place I would easily give 5 stars- but none of the artist shops were open today. Maybe I can check again tomorrow- and bump the stars up!

Crocker Park in Marblehead is a great place to sit and watch the ocean. There are several benches,…read moremany up on the hill. I've spent many days there in awe of the ocean and this beautiful world created by a higher power.

Crocker Park boasts absolutely gorgeous views!…read more We randomly visited Salem Willows Park while in the area, and it was amazing! We were exploring the area and happened onto the park and decided to stop and walk around. This brought us upon Crocker Park, and the views were phenomenal! Seeing all of the boats and harbors was breathtaking. We sat on a bench for a while and just took in the sites. The park has plenty of walking paths, and benches and rocks to sit on. It would make a great spot for a picnic. If you find yourself in this area I highly recommend checking out Crocker Park! The views alone are worth the trip.

Yes it's abandoned. Yes it's decrepit. But something about seeing the abandoned pink house on the…read moreway to Plum Island - you know you are there. You can't visit it. You can only look at it from the road. It's eerily beautiful. Alone out in the salt marsh.

Welcome to the Salem Night Faire presented by the Black Veil! Situated on the grounds where "Hocus…read morePocus" was filmed, you're definitely stepping into a sense of nostalgia with this eerie Halloween presentation Step beyond the veil and into darkness, and experience the dark and Gothic oddities this Faire has to offer. Featuring local vendors and artists, you can find oddities, clothing, self-care items, including spooky bath bombs and soaps There are different actors throughout the grounds that you can interact with for a small tip ($1) and get different souvenir gifts. There are tarot card readings, fortune tellers and different photo opportunities! 7th year in a row but our second time enjoying this dark and gothic October There are beer Gardens and food trucks October 17th ,18th, 24th and 25th 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pioneer Village is great if you wanna get a small taste of…read more of what life was like in 1630 Salem . Pioneer Village is a living history museum recreating the city of Salem as it was in the 17th century. It also was a filming location for Hocus Pocus! Pioneer Village is where the scenes from the beginning of the movie were filmed. We see a flyover of an old Salem town as the opening credits roll. In one of the small houses is Thackery Binx, who wakes up to find his sister, Emily, missing. There's not a whole lot here other than a few houses . I would recommend planning to spend 30 minutes here .

A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & if you come on Sunday parking at the meters is FREE. This is the…read moreBirthplace of Jingles Bells - one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time. There is now a plaque here commemorating this event that's located on 19 High Street in Medford Square in Medford, Massachusetts. This is the spot just outside of Boston where James Lord Pierpont (1822-1893) wrote the popular holiday classic song. The writer was watching the sleigh races that were taking place on Salem Street. In 1850 James was sitting at the Simpson Tavern watching the picturesque scene that inspired him to write the song. You may not know this but Jingle Bells was not the original title of the song it was called "The One Horse Open Sleigh". That's the title that got published in September 1857. The plaque is located in front of Drizik Eyecare just below the giant pair of eyeglasses in the window. It's in a beautiful old brick building with some great architectural detail. Across the street is 2 Salem St. which is different but also a beautiful old brick building with some green patina that houses a Dunkin Donuts & other businesses. Salem Street's sleigh races inspired the song. The song later became known as Jingle Bells & has been sung by thousands of artists from around the world. Bing Crosby's rendition of "Jingle Bells" with the Andrews Sisters from The White Christmas album from 1945 is still one of people's favorite versions. Here's some other artists who have recorded Jingle Bells: Frank Sinatra The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Buffett, William Shatner ( Captain Kirk from Star Trek), The Carpenters, Smokey Robinson, The Partridge Family, Gwen Stefanie, Gladys Knight, Michael Buble, Willie Nelson, Dionne Warwick, Chicago, Alvin & The Chipmunks, Eric Clapton, The Wiggles, Alan Jackson, the Disco Group Bonny M, Julie Andrews, John Denver, Etta James, David Haselhoff (Knight Rider), Dean Martin, Michael Bolton. Paul Anka,, Gene Autry, Tony Bennett, The Brady Bunch, Natalie Cole, Bootsy Collins, Fats Domino, Dora the Explorer, Sammy Davis Jr. Brenda Lee, En Vogue, Jose Feliciano, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Gleason, Peggy Lee, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Micky Mouse, The Osmonds, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ray Price, Wilson Pickett, Sesame Street Cast, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Barbara Streisand, James Taylor, The Three Stooges, The Ventures, Bobby Vinton, Lawrence Welk, Andy Williams, Bebe & Cece Winams, Yello, Lady A, Pentatonix & countless others. What a wide variety of singers who are completely different from each other yet all loved this song. & recorded it. The City of Medford MA. was founded in 1630. It's also famous for creating the music of Woodstock located @ The Woodstock Dunkin Donuts 430 Salem St. in Haines Square,Medford MA. it was more recently in the news & pop culture as being the place where Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck filmed the Hysterical Dunkin Donuts commercial for the Super Bowl. The Bennifer Dunkin Donuts is on 7 Commercial St. Medford MA. You can read my individual reviews of each. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

The Wiggly Bridge is a narrow pedestrian suspension bridge that stands in York, Maine. Located just…read moreoff of Maine State Route 103 (Lilac Lane), the 75-foot-long bridge crosses the tidal flow from Barrel Mill Pond to the York River. Built in the 1930s, it is believed to be the smallest suspension bridge in the United States. The bridge provides access to the Steedman Woods Nature Preserve and is a popular feature of the Fisherman's Walk trail. Originally known as the "Barrel Bridge", local lore claims that it earned its current name from a perceptive group of Girl Scouts who noted the bridge's "wiggly" nature. When walked upon, the deck bounces and flexes, banging back and forth in the anchorages. Many native southern Mainers can share their own childhood memories of leaping over the edge into the water and being pushed underneath with the current, one way or the other depending on the tide. This practice, as well as clam digging and any other possibly damaging activity, is now discouraged due to the erosion of mudflats. The Wiggly Bridge stands out as an iconic landmark and a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in York, Maine's unique charm and natural splendor. Steedman Woods is also a great place to visit. A nice stroll on the trails in this lush and tranquil forest offer scenic viewpoints and picturesque spots that showcase the breathtaking beauty of the Maine coast. Parking near the Wiggly Bridge is limited, so you may need to park on the side of Route 103 or in a nearby harbor lot, keeping in mind some spots may require a permit or have time restrictions. It is also possible to walk to the bridge from nearby York Village.

"Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle in your boots and shoes Wiggle,…read morewiggle, wiggle, you got nothing to lose" (Bob Dylan) Ever since I stumbled upon a Yelp listing for something as awesomely named as "The Wiggly Bridge", I knew I just had to make a visit happen one of these days. Pulling off that visit was difficult, because following the address we had put us in the middle of a residential neighborhood with "Permit Parking Only" signs galore. We parked off to the side, held our breath, crossed our fingers, and looked for the Bridge, which was nowhere to be found. Luckily, a gent was walking near us, and he directed us to a long circuitous walk down an elevated path, under the road, and across a marine walkway. As we walked and walked and walked, we finally caught sight of the big green spires that told us we had found the elusive Wiggly Bridge. The Wiggly Bridge is just 75 feet long, and I've seen a few sources claim it's the smallest suspension bridge in the world. And yes, we can confirm that when you walk across it, it most definitely bounces, wiggles, and flexes under your feet. I can also confirm that on a rainy day (like today), the Bridge should really be named "The Wiggly and Slippery Bridge", because it was slippery as hell.

You walk in to a warm welcome with several home prepared maple products. They go out of their way…read moreto get more products ready for the next day when something is sold out. Coffee is available, along with free samples, and a family member ready to take you through the cooking process while you are there. They also have tours of the tree tapping process and how the sap is moved to the shack. Product like maple cotton candy is made throughout each day and made for you if they run out during peak times. It's a great place to visit and enjoy some of nature's sweet secrets!

I thoroughly enjoyed my brief visit today! Very warm and friendly staff, syrup was top notch, and…read moreit was a very interesting experience.

Pines stones but no…read moreghosts The Old Burial Ground is a very old graveyard indeed. The sign in front says 1661 and it is the oldest graveyard in the town of Manchester By-the-Sea. There are records of an older one but it is long forgotten and no longer exists. This ancient graveyard does look old, very old. Many of the gravestones are worn away and the oldest ones I could read were from the early 1700's. It's obvious that the broken and impossible to read stones are much older. The cemetery is a lovely place, lots of tall pine trees grow around, beside and even up through some of the ancient stones. It actually smells great, with the scent of pine permeating the air. One surprising fact about this ancient place is that there are no legends of ghosts or hauntings. Quite surprising since virtually all old and spooky graveyards have a least a few resident mischievous spirits hanging around. Perhaps it is just so old that even the ghosts got tired and just want to rest.

passing by here, the trees i noticed are especially cool looking! the vibes here are nice & has…read morefresh air quality

If you get a Bill from this town, then it's Erica's fault, so Bill Erica…read more I don't know anyone named Bill or Erica in this town, but what I do know about this town is that it now has nearly 50k people here and has grown very quickly as Boston has become suburban in a hurry lately. Until recently, Billerica was a bit sparse, the only thing separating the nice Mass town of Lowell and the intense metropolis of Boston and its burbs. But now that Billerica is looking more like a burb every month, it's going to create non stop urbanity from Boston to Lowell, and next thing you know Manchester and Portsmouth and Providence and Worcester are sucked in, and next thing you know, New England is just New Metropolis.

Great town. Fell safe and people are very friendly. We been living in Billerica for about 2…read moreyears, we love it! Close to Burlington, Bedford, Wilmington... great breakfast places and coffee shops:)