We spent Sept 1-7th exploring the east coast. We took Jude along as well as Jon’s mom, Judy (Jude’s Grandma). Jude experienced his first airplane rides and did great both ways! It was such a great trip…we couldn’t have asked for better weather!!
We started in Portland Maine where the favorite activity was a lobster catching cruise on a boat named “The Lucky Catch.” We helped the pros fetch lobsters from their traps then enjoyed eating what we caught for lunch :-) at a nearby restaurant right on the pier.
Salem, MA was possibly my favorite! It was such a cute neat town! I have always heard how much history comes from Salem but seriously, A LOT does! ;-) We learned all about the witch trials, visited the House of Seven Gables, walked the cobble streets looking at the architecture of all the old homes & shopping in stores…there’s so much to do! 
It’s a very walkable city which I loved! We planned on stopping for a couple hours but ended up spending the majority of the day exploring and it flew by! 
One of my dear friends, Jenn Richey, lives in New Hampshire so we got to meet up with her, her husband, Scott, and daughter, Bella, for lunch in NH to catch up! Jude and Bella were instant friends! :-) SUCH an added bonus to the trip!
Judy has some good friends that now live in CT, The Espinoles, which came into Boston to sight see with us one day…another great time!! The parents were close to Jon and my age and their kiddos were 9 & 10 making them prime age to happily help with Jude. :-) Judy was so happy she got to see them and we were just as happy to meet them…a VERY sweet & fun family!
Boston is where we spent the majority of our time on the East Coast…some of the highlights…
Fenway Park! There’s a spirit in this ballpark not to be missed!
The fans are fun to listen to, the food is yummy, the field is gorgeous green and the pride for the Red Sox is high! Jude lasted thru the whole game smiling & clapping enjoying all the lights and people…I had just as much fun watching him as I did the game itself.
CHEERS: We stopped in and ate at the Original and also saw the replica (at the Quincy Market). Original was the best ofcourse!
Boston Common: Much like NYC’s Central Park…you come to a breaking point in b/t all these tall bldgs and BAM! You’re in a huge park!
BEAUTIFUL! We let Jude crawl around in the grass while we enjoyed a much needed break from walking. :-)Freedom Trail: Boston has a red line drawn along its public sidewalks that you can follow along to see the sights of the “Freedom Trail”…Paul Revere’s House, USS Constitution, Oldest Restaurant in the US (Union Oyster House), Quincy Market
Quincy Market: Great Shopping, food & street performers! I got shoes :-)
Mike’s Pastry: I kept seeing all these people walking around Boston carrying little white boxes that said “Mike’s Pastry” on the side in blue that were tied with twill like a cute little gift. I had to know! We were walking back to our hotel and I see the bakery! We decide we have to try so we get in the LONG line that wraps the block! It goes fast and we purchase our dessert cannelloni’s, pistachio cookies and 2 cupcakes to share. SO GOOD!! Wish I could have brought some home w/me! I’d love to share the love! ;-)
New England Aquarium: Jude’s favorite….I could’ve been fine w/out. Definitely a great idea for those looking for entertainment for the kiddos. :-)
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! On every corner and all delicious! The clam chowder is good but I vote the pizza is better. ;-) we ate it atleast 3 times at different places.
I told Jon “I think I can live in Boston!” and then he reminded me the weather we were enjoying only lasted about a month or so…then lots of snow.” Nevermind.” :-) Glad we went when we did! I fell in love! I seriously do think had I visited in high school I would have gone to college in Boston…I could have picked from seriously 15 different colleges! They were everywhere and all gorgeous!
