We’ve been all around the beer and the music spectrum with the “artist and a six pack” series here at Backyard Road Trips, tirelessly working to try and find the best beer and music pairings available for you today! From session beers and the Carpenters to emo and sour beers, it’s been quite the journey. […]
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Long gone are the days of Central Massachusetts merely acting as a thoroughfare between Boston and the Berkshires. With cities on the rise such as Worcester and hot spots popping up all over the region, Central Mass is a destination in itself. On our tour of the best of food and drink in Central Mass,
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Northeastern Connecticut, also known as the Quiet Corner has so many nooks and crannies to explore. Today, we’re back in the town of Thompson. Recently we visited here to explore the village of Fabyan. This time we’re in the industrial village of North Grosvenordale. Many of Thompson’s villages were based on manufacturing, Fabyan being one
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In the continuous pursuit of walks for social distancing, I recently visited Kent’s Point in Orleans, Massachusetts. Cape Cod always has an allure and finding out of the way, but beautiful places on the Cape is a mission of mine. Kent’s Point fit the bill for this completely. Kent’s Point is accessed via a walking
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Ever looking to find a balance between socially distancing and being able to get outside, my family and I have been in the constant quest to find the best walking trails in the South Shore. After exploring new paths at the Pinehills, Mashpee River Reservation, and John Little Conservation Area, it was time to return
Mattapoisett is a seaside town located on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Although close to my home region of the South Shore, the South Coast is mostly uncharted for me. On a recent ride through the region, I stumbled upon the beauty of marvelous Mattapoisett. The main thoroughfares of the South Coast are both Route
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In researching and writing my two Connecticut Lore books, the Tory Den in Burlington, Connecticut, was always on my shortlist but never made it into print. Given its proximity, a mile or so from the nearest parking lot, I never had enough time to dedicate to its exploration while in the western part of the
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“A little of Austria, a lot of Vermont” is the slogan for the Trapp Family Lodge. About ten years ago they started brewing their own beer, based on the finest of European recipes. It’s been four years since they opened their state-of-the-art bierhall, a giant, beautifully constructed beer hall and brewing facility serving fine food.
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Living in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the ocean is literally a backyard road trip for me. With foliage off the trees, it’s viewable from my backyard. To actually reach the water, it’s a five-minute walk. With waterside activities at a variety of beaches in town, oceanviews are not hard to come by. Although I live in close
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New Britain is synonymous with the Stanley family. Not only were they original settlers to the area, they are also known for the Stanley Works. Stanley Works or the Stanley Tool Company (now Stanley Black & Decker) is one of the most successful tool manufacturers in the world. As with other wealthy industrialists, I figured
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