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The perfect spring weekend starts with daffodils
Daffodil fields, state park camping, and more spring fun in New England.
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Spring is my favorite season. The warmer weather, longer days, and outside activities bring so much joy after a long winter. This week, I’m sharing details about how folks can savor the season, specifically by camping in a state park and visiting one of the region’s many blooming daffodil fields.
Also on tap this week: the Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, an increase in baggage fees by JetBlue, a big spring discount on lift tickets in New Hampshire, a Boston hotel offering complimentary tickets to the Paul Revere House in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, and more.
Walk through a field of gold this season
Daffodils are blooming all over New England. If losing yourself in a field of gold sounds like the perfect spring weekend to you, I’ve rounded up eight gorgeous places for viewing daffodils across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
A Jack Kerouac Center is taking shape in Lowell
Any Jack Kerouac fans here? (raises hand). Then you’ll find this news exciting: A historic Lowell church tied to the late novelist, poet, and Lowell native purchased by country singer Zach Bryan is slated to become a Jack Kerouac Center. Plans include a museum, restaurant, performance venue, and recording studio. Find out more.
Your camping guide for Massachusetts state parks
My kids love camping, so we’re hoping to sleep under the stars this year. Camping at Massachusetts state parks opens this week, and I’ve got all the information you need to know. Find out the cost, how to reserve a campsite, the types of accommodations offered (yurt camping, anyone?), rules for bringing pets, and more.
Travel tips:
- JetBlue has raised checked bag fees by $4 during off-peak travel periods and $9 during peak travel periods for many economy passengers. Find out why and how much you’ll pay.
- The 5th annual Battenkill Fly Fishing & Arts Festival will bring all things fly fishing to the Battenkill River in Arlington, Vermont for a three-day celebration April 30-May 2 that includes arts, crafts, live music, and more.
- The 10th annual Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival will take place May 16-17 at Bowen’s Wharf, where live music, cocktails, and plenty of award-winning chowder and freshly shucked oysters will be offered underneath the event’s signature striped tents.
Deals and steals:
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- Tenney Mountain in Plymouth, N.H. is offering big discounts this month ahead of the resort’s closing day on April 12. Lift tickets are $20 per person and tubing tickets are $10 per person.
- Diners can enjoy a “prime dine for $99” special at Eddie Merlot’s in Boston on Wednesdays for a limited time. The deal includes a four-course menu for two for $99 that includes a choice of filet mignon, New York strip, salmon, or chicken, along with an appetizer, side, and dessert. The deal is for dine-in only.
- Travelers will get complimentary tickets to the Paul Revere House while staying at the Revere Hotel Boston Common between July 10 and Dec. 31 when booking the hotel’s “Revere Revolution 250 Package.” The package also includes two Revolutionary welcome cocktails and a Freedom Trail map with a self-guided itinerary. When booking, enter the code AMERICA250.
Spending time in Boston? Check out 10 free things to do in Boston in April.
I’ll leave you with this photo of Boston’s beautiful Citizens Opera House that I took last week while there for a performance of “The Outsiders” (excellent show, I highly recommend).
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— Kristi
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