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All Aboard! Pittsfield, Mass And The Berkshires Aboard The Berkshire Flyer
Explore Massachusetts from a base in Pittsfield and the Berkshire Mountains will start to look like Norman Rockwell's classic New England. Affordable Pittsfield and nearby Berkshires...
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All American Thanksgiving Events and Celebrations
FTF's A-Z guide to local festivals and Thanksgiving events, from traditional eats to marathons, is your Thanksgiving recipe for fun.
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Enjoy The Berkshires With Kids
Enjoy the Berkshire Mountains with kids thanks to Western Massachusetts' verdant scenery, many great (and small) musuems and the unique Hancock Shaker Village. Whether you go by...
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7 Top Train Trips for Exploring the East
With more than 50 years of service experience, Amtrak presents seven top Eastern train trips -- all short ones ideal for family-friendly trips. We know families with little ones...
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts – Your Perfect Getaway
Planning a New England beach vacation and wanna' know if Cape Cod is as famous, expensive, and beautiful as they say? To people residing east of the Hudson...
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![Lighthouse off the coast of Fort Pickering in Salem, Massachusetts. Photo by 28457529 via Pixabay.](https://myfamilytravels.com/content/uploads/2023/10/salem-mass-fort-pickering-light-c-28457529-pixabay-1024x819.jpg)
Halloween Witches In Salem, Massachusetts
In search of Halloween witches in Salem, Massachusetts? Ready to give up the Sunday football game to take the kids exploring? Nothing is as Halloween focused as
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Leaf Peeker’s Guide To America’s Fall Foliage
Fall foliage tours and affordable leaf peeping road trips are easy to plan if you use this How-To, Where-To Leaf Peeker's Guide with tips on the best places to see leaf colors...
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Massachusetts Apple Farms – U-Pick ‘Em And Enjoy
Massachusetts apple farms are the ideal destination if you're looking for a bargain staycation. Make it u-pick fruit farm daytrip or plan a weekend at a family...
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