Looking for things to do while in Boston, we came across an opportunity to make up for the anticlimactic fireworks displays we missed on the Fourth, but it would require a LONG day to do it. Confusing as it was to the kids, we started the day by parking a fairly long distance from our first target, requiring everyone to walk several long blocks along Boston's harbor just to begin the excursion. Finally reaching our first stop of the day, we began at the Boston ...

Today was a big day, beginning with our third presidential library. After a disappointing trip (all six agreed!) to the Clinton library, we were ready to have our faith renewed in the library concept, and we were not let down. JFK's library, located on a beautfil spot overlooking his beloved Boston Harbor, was a treat. The library and museum itself was a treat as well, with Michael and Carrie both coming away remarking how much the exhibits gave life to the Kenn...

While driving back to the camp late in the afternoon after making a wrong turn near Concord, we happened upon a small stretch of road near a bridge over a slow moving stream and some rolling hill fields nearby. This quiet idyllic picture was the site of gunfire on April 19, 1775 as several hundred minutemen, roused during the night by Paul Revere's famous ride, met to challenge a force of British regulars sent out of Boston on forcemarch the night before to captu...

Rhode Island State House For the tiniest state the capital was not comminserate. This capital was in fact quite grand and fabulous. This was a two capital day and as we had to not only beat the clock to get into the capital but also were only able to find a 20 min limit parking space, we jumped and ran! The interior, even though we viewed it on the run was impressive. The art work was well done, the building was maintained, and the rotunda was stunning. This wo...

Hasbro World Headquarters Mike found a new app called Roadtrippers that will find attractions, oddities, hotels, and whatnot around traveling routes. We were feeling like we needed a little more variety so we took a really quick detour to visit Mr. Potatohead in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He was very hospitable and let us take our picture with him. - Carrie