Best Offbeat Holiday Destinations In America
A quick look at five of the most magical and most rewarding destinations to visit during the holidays
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A quick look at five of the most magical and most rewarding destinations to visit during the holidays
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.
Ipswich school officials said a key piece of evidence, a receipt, was time stamped 20 minutes after parents learned their sons violated MIAA rules.
Here's everything you need to know about getting tickets to a FIFA World Cup match in Boston.
Cities and towns across Massachusetts will be setting up big screens for free, family friendly World Cup watch parties this summer.
Here's where to find Boston's official World Cup watch parties, as well as bars and restaurants that are showing the soccer matches.
Boston is hosting the FIFA Fan Festival throughout group play, inviting soccer fans to enjoy 2026 World Cup matches in the heart of the city.
Ipswich school officials said a key piece of evidence, a receipt, was time stamped 20 minutes after parents learned their sons violated MIAA rules.
Here's everything you need to know about getting tickets to a FIFA World Cup match in Boston.
Boston is hosting the FIFA Fan Festival throughout group play, inviting soccer fans to enjoy 2026 World Cup matches in the heart of the city.
Here's where to find Boston's official World Cup watch parties, as well as bars and restaurants that are showing the soccer matches.
Cities and towns across Massachusetts will be setting up big screens for free, family friendly World Cup watch parties this summer.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
The home of the New England Patriots and the Revolution has a new look as the World Cup gets underway.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 and two-hit the Boston Red Sox over seven scoreless innings, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 7-5 victory Wednesday.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.