Historic Franklin Town Common
by Franklin’s town common was established in 1787 as a place for the townspeople to let their cows graze. It was the local Congregational Church that …
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Wondering about Holliston’s Arch Bridge
I’m not sure what to say about this entry on the 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts. The sole entry for Holliston is the “Arch Bridge.” …
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Central Square
Head east from Harvard Square down Mass. Ave and you quickly arrive in Central Square. The section of Central Square along Massachusetts Avenue between Clinton …
Harvard Square
It’s an intersection. Massachusetts Avenue meets Brattle Street. Life intersects with shopping, education, transportation, and red bricks. Lots and lots of red bricks. Harvard Square …
Tom Brady’s Car Accident 911 Call
“Oh my god! I hit Tom Brady.” “Please let his knee be okay….” “It looks like the accident jostled his hair.” From the ImprovAsylum.
Looking at Lookout Farm
I’ve ridden by the Belkin Family Lookout Farm dozens of times and have been meaning to stop and explore. From the road you just see …
Climbing the Maze at Boston Children’s Museum
I have to admit that I had been a negligent parent. I had not taken my kids to the Boston Children’s Museum. I fixed that …
Connecticut Science Center
Did you know there was a great science center for kids in Hartford? The Connecticut Science Center opened in Downtown Hartford last summer. It’s been …
Splashing Around With The Wave
Mix together the scientific exploration of wave theory, climate change, maritime disaster, and surfing. Layer it solid story-telling and great prose. Add a dash of …
Face to Face with King Tut
That was part of our road trip to the Discovery Center in Times Square to see the traveling exhibit of King Tut and ancient Egyptian …
GeekDad Gets a Better Half
Four of the GeekDad moms, Natania Barron, Kathy Ceceri, Corrina Lawson and Jenny Williams have gathered a tremendous team of contributing writers and set the …
Visiting the Belugas at the Mystic Aquarium
I took a break from visiting the 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts and ended up south of the border. The family visited the Mystic Aquarium. …
You Can’t Park Your Car in Harvard Yard
I don’t think anyone is surprised that Harvard Yard appears on the list of 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts. It’s the centerpiece of Harvard University, …
Today in History
Of the many great things that happened today, Voyager 2 made its closest approach to the planet Neptune in 1989. To celebrate, I made a …
Davis Mega Maze
One of the reasons I’m continuing on my quest to visit each of the 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts is to introduce the kids to …
Wachusett Dam
The Wachusett Dam in Clinton puts a stopper the Nashua River creating the Wachusett Reservoir. In 1897, the Nashua River was chosen over Lake Winnipesaukee, …
Bacon Free Library
The Bacon Free Library was established in 1880, sitting next to the flow of water over the Natick Dam on the Charles River. Feel free …
Bounding Down the Boardwalk at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
The Massachusetts Audubon Society put together a great wildlife sanctuary along the Indian Brook as it enters the Charles River. Broadmoor’s nine miles of walking …
Rebecca Nurse Homestead
In the winter of 1691/92, girls living in Salem Village began to fall into fits, and their parents tried to discover what was causing their …