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These days, tourist buses filled with fans of "The Sound of Music," the 1965 movie loosely based on Maria von Trapp's autobiography, pull up almost nonstop to visit the Trapp Family Lodge.
Instead of the usual spots, consider any of these often overlooked historical places to visit over the Thanksgiving weekend
Meet Rabi, the "Spice Man."
Enjoy this video of a beautiful Felucca boat ride on the ancient Nile River in Luxor, Egypt.
For nearly 100 years, a Thanksgiving Day parade has been as much an American holiday tradition as turkey on the table.
Get all the excitement of a contested international border crossing without leaving the city?
Five valuable tips to help make your winter travel a safer and more pleasant experience.
If you're heading for New York City for the world's favorite parade, plan ahead and follow these tips.
Celebrate Halloween at any of these haunted places in America
The Cog Railway is one of the coolest activities in all of New England.
Enjoy the video and get ready for the flashy frondescence as it moves south.
Haunted houses and attractions across the nation step up the fear factor for the Halloween season. Book ahead for the fright of your life.
Five suggested beachside destinations to get far away from it all
Not every travel destination is beautiful and Turkish occupied Cyprus is an example of such a place. But there is more to a trip than superficial attractiveness. Check it out and enjoy the gritty video.
A good chunk of the travel will occur over Columbus Day weekend.
Enjoy the video of Larnaca, Cyprus and hear the story of how I almost had to spend a night without any accommodation.
There's a new report ranking the best and worst airports in the country and it looks like there's room for improvement at Logan.
An informative guide to five of the best destinations on the East Coast to enjoy the fall foliage.
The American experience incorporates five exceptional man-made structures, each one boasting a compelling vision and rich story line that took it from drawing board to astonishing reality.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by an upcoming move, check out our handy guide for helping get you prepared and keeping your stress level down.
Planning a trip to Mexico? The U.S. State Department has issued a new travel warning, advising citizens about criminal activity in parts of the country.
Head south of the border for an all-inclusive Mexican resort when you ache for warm and gentle ocean breezes, more pools than you can handle, a spa experience that will wow you and no jet lag to put your body clock off kilter.
A trip like this is not easy and not always comfortable, but happily, time burnishes the upside. If you ride the Empire Builder, you are sure to stockpile some life enriching memories.
Capture the pure essence of America's great outdoors any time of the year at five of the finest all-season mountain resorts in the country
Prosecutors say that a woman told a judge that she had terminal brain cancer after being arrested.
A 12-year-old student from New Bedford, Massachusetts is getting global recognition for combining his love of art and soccer.
Some new home buyers in Massachusetts will be eligible for government down payment assistance, thanks to an expanded program announced Tuesday by Gov. Maura Healey.
Members of the Patriots spoke to the media for the first time since controversial photos were published of head coach Mike Vrabel with NFL insider Dianna Russini.
Two bank robberies in Boston Tuesday morning are believed to be connected. Two suspects were taken into custody for a third robbery in Everett.
Police are investigating if three bank robberies in Boston and Everett are connected. Two suspects are in custody.
A huge fire tore through an abandoned mill in Haverhill early Tuesday. It's the second fire there in more than 10 years.
Alex Cora, who was fired by the Red Sox in a surprising move over the weekend, took to social media on Tuesday to issue a farewell message to Boston and the team's fans.
A 12-year-old student from New Bedford, Massachusetts is getting global recognition for combining his love of art and soccer.
Prosecutors say that a woman told a judge that she had terminal brain cancer after being arrested.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Members of the Patriots spoke to the media for the first time since controversial photos were published of head coach Mike Vrabel with NFL insider Dianna Russini.
Alex Cora, who was fired by the Red Sox in a surprising move over the weekend, took to social media on Tuesday to issue a farewell message to Boston and the team's fans.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was absent during the third day of the NFL Draft as he sought counseling.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.