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Let’s Go!

April 2022 PUBLISHER

Amanda Waterfield amanda.waterfield@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Spring symbolizes new beginnings. Nature reveals its beauty through budding trees and flowers, and the warming air invites us to spend more time outdoors. As we trade the snowblowers for lawnmowers and prepare our gardens and flowerbeds, the earth awakens, and with it, the desire to explore it. And for those of us without a green thumb (like yours truly), the local farmers' markets are gearing up for a busy season.

In this area, we are lucky to have many diverse spots to explore, whether it is a new restaurant with a great patio to enjoy with friends and family or a hiking trail to take in nature and the surrounding scenery—there is something for everyone.

We would love to hear from you about your favorite hidden gems in town and your go-to travel destinations, so drop us line or share it with us on Facebook or Instagram. Here's to a happy spring full of adventure and peace and sunshine.

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Easter Specials CHOCOLATE EGGS Our gourmet eggs are made with either Belgium milk chocolate or white chocolate and are filled with an assortment of candy. *Designs will vary SMALL EGG $38 | MEDIUM EGG $45 | GIANT EGG 10 LBS $175 CHOCOLATE EGG CARTON Half a dozen hollow chocolate eggs packaged in an egg carton $18 ITALIAN EGG BREAD Italian Egg Bread is a sweet bread that is braided with colored eggs baked in the dough. It is very festive and makes for a beautiful Easter desert and delicious pastry to share or keep all to yourself.

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RICE PIE A traditional Italian rice pie consisting of lightly sweetened rice custard, enriched with ricotta and egg yolks. It is indeed light in texture and sweetness, and makes for a great dessert. 8” $30 | 10” $35 RICOTTA PIE This traditional Italian pie has a sweet ricotta filling with hints of citrus and vanilla. 8” $30 | 10” $35 RUSTICA PIE Rustica pie is a savory Italian meat pie (similar to a quiche) consisting of Italian deli meats and cheeses like prosciutto, pepperoni, soppressata, mozzarella, and romano. 10” $40 WHEAT PIE Traditional Italian wheat pie has a sweet filling consisting of wheat, berry, and ricotta. It has subtle notes of cinnamon, lemon zest, citrus, and vanilla, making it a perfectly refreshing Sprint time dessert. 8” $30 | 10” $35

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Trend Setter

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Financial Buzz

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Auto Club

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Travel Journal

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Events

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Road Trip

The well-known jewelers offer one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gifts

22 Charged for Adventure

Electric vehicle options are increasing, starting with Moke

24 Clinical Hypnosis: Putting You in Control Agawam hypnotherapist helps patients break bad habits

34 There and Back Again Day trips for a quick taste of adventure

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: Adam Wright A Northern Parula finds a pretty perch in West Springfield’s Mittinegue Park

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1: The Shot Shop team celebrates Galentine’s Day with the ERC5 and Ashley Kohl. 2: Ice cream legend Steve Herrell visits with Jon Goodhind of Smokin’ Scoops. 3: The West Springfield Rotary Club gathers to hear from Steve Herrell of Steve’s Ice Cream.

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A&S Tires Providing Quality Service at Competitive Prices A&S Tires Plus is a locally owned and operated Automotive Service and Repair Shop located at 31 Saint Jacques Avenue, Agawam Ma. "Quality Service at Competitive Prices" is our slogan, and we work hard to live up to those expectations. We believe in honesty, reliability, and transparency and have over 18 years of professional experience. Spring Specials - detail service: $129; conventional oil changes: $34 with a FREE TIRE ROTATION; $69 for full synthetic.

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New Skin Treatment System Available from the Shot Shop The Shot Shop Medical Rejuvenation Med Spa in Longmeadow and Enfield is excited to announce the addition of the latest energy-based skin resurfacing system, Opus Plasma, to the practice. As an advanced energy-based skin resurfacing system, Opus Plasma essentially combines radiofrequency with plasma.

It is an FDA-cleared, first-ever skin resurfacing system that utilizes fractional plasma technology to create more youthful-looking skin with less downtime than similar treatments. Call 413.561.SHOT to book a consult.

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Smokin' Scoops is Ready for Spring Smokin' Scoops – the area's only nitro ice cream joint – is pleased to announce the opening of the patio and the return of boozy milkshakes. The establishment has secured a permanent liquor license effective in April, and will once again be offering its renowned liquor-enhanced ice cream beverages. The patio is open for business and welcomes you for live entertainment or a fun evening out with friends and family.

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Bethany York Rudzik Moves to Neilsen Realty LLC West Springfield-based Realtor Bethany York Rudzik recently received the Gold President’s Award from the Realtor Association of the Pioneer Valley for 2021. Bethany had a fantastic year, closing more than 30 units and $7 million in volume. In January, she joined the newly opened agency of Neilsen Realty LLC, located in Agawam. Call Bethany at 413.433.7779 with your real estate questions.

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Hair of Fame The Salon & Spa

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We specialize in the latest trends with • haircuts and styles • hair color • facials • hair extensions • pedicures • manicures • wax We invite you to enjoy an atmosphere of tranquility where you can feel beautiful from the inside out.

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Homewatch CareGivers Staff Completes PCA Training

Homewatch CareGivers of Western Mass is proud to announce that our dedicated caregivers have successfully completed our comprehensive PCA training. We are grateful to have the opportunity to support our caregivers’ growth and to be able to personally match our clients with caregivers they can trust to have the skills, knowledge, and compassion to provide them optimal care in their own homes.

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Hannoush Jewelers is Making it Personal CUSTOM JEWELRY FOR MOTHER’S DAY

ARTICLE BY AMANDA WATERFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL EPAUL

When it comes to giving a gift that is personal, meaningful, and lasting, few things compare to a custom-designed piece of jewelry. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor the mom in your life with a piece that is as unique and special as she is. Hannoush Jewelers at the Holyoke Mall has been designing custom mothers’ pieces for more than 40 years.

What makes each piece unique is the combination of gemstones, metal, and design, according to owner Rita Hannoush. Most people are drawn to rings, but it is also possible to design a pendant or other piece. Whether your gift is for a first-time mother or a memorial piece, there is a design option for every taste – from traditional to contemporary.

Rita Hannoush of Hannoush Jewelers in Holyoke

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An assortment of mothers' pieces

The design process begins with a consultation at the store. Upon selecting a style, stones, and metal choice, the customer’s unique design elements are sent out for production. Each piece is casted from a wax mold in a one-off process, which ensures its uniqueness.

“It takes four to six weeks to complete the process from design concept to finished piece,” says Rita. For Mother’s Day 2022, customers should plan to schedule a consultation early in April.

Manufacturing is done locally in an offsite facility.

“We use precious and semi-precious jewels to represent the birthstones for each month,” according

to Rita. Families may choose to represent children, stepchildren, entire families, or any loved one in the piece, with anywhere from one to eight unique stones representing a family grouping. Silver, yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold, as well as platinum are the options available for the settings.

Although many people think of Hannoush Jewelers as their local source for Tacori engagement rings, Pandora jewelry, and pre-owned Rolexes, the shop has been in the business of creating custom pieces for more than 40 years, and most of the original Hannoush Brothers molds are still in use today.

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Wax molds (in blue) are used to shape each piece

The finished piece (far right) is cast from the wax mold (blue); gemstones are added to represent family members' birth months

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Father-daughter duo helps clients explore all their financial possibilities

Kate and Jim have a great dynamic that serves their clients well

TRAILHEAD FINANCIAL: G U I D I N G C L I E N T S O N A F I N A N C I A L PAT H ARTICLE BY TINA LESNIAK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN SLACK A family business through and through, the fatherdaughter team at Trailhead Financial prides itself on helping its clients explore their financial possibilities.

Jim Zien and Kate Zien established their company in 2018 as an intergenerational business that enjoys working with families and helping them to achieve their fiscal goals.

Growing up, Kate always knew that joining her father as a financial advisor was an option. Her dad would tell her, “If you’re interested, it’s always there.” During her junior year of college, Kate came to the conclusion that working with her dad was “too good of an opportunity” to refuse, and decided to focus on economics.

Jim explains that a financial advising company that has this sort of parent-child team is a “very rare thing.

You have to find a pretty good fit. I’ve hired 50, 60, 70 people and Kate’s been my best hire. That’s a good relationship to have.”

Jim began in the business in 1980 and worked for a variety of companies before starting Trailhead Financial, a company name that reflects what Jim and Kate both hope to help their clients accomplish.

“It’s a good representation of the type of people we are.

A trailhead takes you to a path and that whole connection was really appropriate,” explains Kate. She adds that investment management and financial planning really involve listening to the customers, hearing about where they want to go, and then getting them to that spot.

An affable team, Jim and Kate alternate appointments so clients can establish relationships with both advisors. They see many families where the parents started as their clients, and now their children are coming in to start achieving their own goals. Because many of their clients have been with them for some time, Kate says there’s a “built-in level of trust.”

A love of the outdoors pervades the Trailhead offices in Agawam. Natural decorative materials, paper lamps constructed by Cindy Zien (Jim’s wife and Kate’s mom), and a floor-to-ceiling mural of the woods provide a sense of the calm, warm, outdoors-loving pair who pour themselves into the business.

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CHARGED FOR ADVENTURE DEAN MOKE AMERICA OF WEST SPRINGFIELD OFFERING ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The Rindels family: Lori, Dena, Randy, Erica, and Chelsea

English car manufacturer Moke is making its foray into New England through an unlikely partnership with West Springfield automotive dealer Dean Auto Sales. “Funny enough, it started with my dad just coming across them online one day,” states Erica Rindels, daughter of owner Randy Rindels. “It was a chance for us to expand in a new and unique market. These vehicles hit high levels of popularity when the Kardashians bought a fleet of them last Christmas.”

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Randy Rindels, president of Dean Moke America

Top up or top down, Mokes evoke a feeling of fun adventure

An interior view

The team at Dean Moke America at the new location on Memorial Drive

Randy’s father, Roger, formed Dean Auto Sales nearly 40 years ago, just up Memorial Avenue from its new current location. “Our grandfather and uncle started the business back in November of 1983, and it has stayed in the family ever since. One day, it will be passed down to us,” stated Dena Rindels, sister of Erica. “The growth of the dealership is also what allowed us to venture into the new car market with Moke. We’ve already sold two this week (at time of print) and delivered one today.”

So what, exactly, is a Moke? Mokes made their first appearance during World War II, as an English iteration of the Willys Jeep. The intended purpose of the Moke was to be a lightweight mobile troop and equipment transport that could be airdropped to advancing troops. Due to poor conditions on the battlefield, it didn’t succeed in that role. Since being introduced to the states six years ago as an all-electric vehicle, it has taken on a new purpose.

Erica shares, “It’s a perfect beach town/vacation vehicle.

The two largest markets these have sold to are vineyard owners and beach town property owners. Most beach towns have low posted speed limits, so with the top speed being 30, the Moke fits the beach vibe. You may even use it to drive on the beaches, being a light maneuverable vehicle.”

Some may even remember James Bond (Roger Moore) in the film Live and Let Die, driving a Moke through the streets of the fictional island of San Monique. As a nod to the British secret agent, Moke has produced a limited edition “007 San Monique”.

Erica shares the myriad benefits of the unique vehicle: “Moke offers a wide variety of customization. That’s one of the factors that sets it apart from other luxury leisure vehicles, [along with] thirteen different body colors, customizable bumper color, upgradeable rim packages, wooden steering wheel, high performance add-ons, and much more. The best part is that everything is made in Sarasota, Florida - 100% American made.”

For those still looking for high end pre-owned vehicles, have no fear; those aren’t going anywhere. “Dad’s bread and butter is the Corvette. He loves Corvettes. We’ll still have Corvettes and plenty of other luxury cars passing through here,” states Erica. “Our aim date to opening the new showroom (across from the Eastern States Exposition Gate 9 entrance) is the beginning of June.”

Take a drive to Dean Moke America’s showroom at 874 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA to view their inventory or call 413.733.7112 or visit DeanMokeAmerica. com for more information.

Moke vehicles are street-legal all-electric automobiles that lend themselves to fun adventure. Visit Dean Moke America at their new location on Memorial Ave. in West Springfield.

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Cl i n ic a l Hy pno s i s:

putting you

in control Adopting a healthier, more balanced lifestyle

Many of us are searching for techniques to assist with living a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Clinical hypnosis may be the answer. It opens the mind-body connection, bringing one into a state of relaxation, becoming more receptive to positive influences and constructive habit building. This optimized mind-body connection facilitates all types of healing, including internal emotional strains that impede weight loss.

ARTICLE BY JORDAN LEMARIER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN SLACK

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Cristina Di Nardo-Dupre, MSW, LICSW, is an experienced clinical hypnotist. Using her knowledge of the human mind and the process of hypnosis, Cristina has the ability to help guide people (and their minds) into making healthier lifestyle choices. Hypnosis can be used to aid weight loss, smoking cessation, and even anxiety management, and can be completed by only a doctor or licensed clinician who has had years of training.

When the body connects to the mind, the mind is able to retain the positive information, and from there the mind releases the positive habits to the physical body. Cristina shares, “When I first started working, I was very stressed, and I wanted to help people so much. I needed to learn how to relax, and that’s when I learned hypnosis. It’s been over 20 years ago, and it’s been amazing for me.”

Cristina’s clients learn all the ins and outs of a simple, straightforward, and most of all completely manageable meal plan. The magic, however, isn’t just in the food eaten or the exercises performed, but the habits participants change.

Gone are the days of licking your plate clean or eating your child’s left over tidbits. In a relaxed hypnotic state, the mind retains positive information and skills, and throughout the day, the mind feeds the body with the positive habits built.

Cristina sets participants up for success on day one. Treatment sessions are individualized for each client, and by two weeks, clothes are fitting better.

With her book (The Best You through Hypnosis) to reference and a recording of a personalized visit to listen to daily, by the last session, clients are able to politely refuse the foods that would ordinarily sabotage their progress. Cravings are eliminated, and previous negative mannerisms are replaced with positive healthier habits.

The program encompasses healthier eating habits, clinical hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapies, and the exclusive Six Incentives for a well-rounded, no-fail program focusing on a mindbody connection to facilitate self-care. Long term weight loss is achievable when the mind and body work as one, and you have the support and guidance of Cristina Di Nardo-Dupre.

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Visit Music City

Getaway to Nashville

and ‘Write Your Own Music City Story’

Write your own music story. That’s exactly what the chefs, artists, historians, musicians and impassioned locals of Nashville want visitors to do as they dive into this culturally diverse and oh-so-friendly city.

Our team of local lifestyle fanatics at City Lifestyle are thrilled to collaborate with Visit Music City to present a customized visitor’s guide and exclusive GIVEAWAY* to this city rich in experiences that only Nashville can give.

As the largest city in Tennessee, Nashville boasts an impressive array of destinations, including luxurious hotels such as the Sheraton Grand in the heart of downtown, the centuries-old landmark and winery, Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, and Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, which carries an incredible story of origination and bottles a remarkable 1860 family recipe that made Tennessee Whiskey world famous.

Three things Nashville is known for are Hot Chicken, Barbecue, and Meat & Three Restaurants.

Plus, Nashville has amassed a lot of attention over the last 10 years for its exquisite food scene, with several James Beard award-winning chefs and an incredible independent restaurant scene.

For the art lovers at heart, Nashville’s ever-growing arts scene is as diverse and approachable as its music scene. Music history venues such as the new National Museum of African American Music will complement your old favorite Frist Art Museum, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, and Grand Ole Opry experiences.

Last but not least is the Music Scene. Spend one night on Broadway hopping bar to bar, sit orchestra-side at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, tour and take in a show at the 130-year old Ryman Auditorium, then experience a songwriter’s night at The Bluebird or The Listening Room Cafe.

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“Nashville’s ever-growing arts scene is as diverse and approachable as its music scene.

Murals, streets art, public art, art galleries, and museums are all a part of experiencing Nashville’s visual art offerings.”

WIN a 3-night Weekend GETAWAY to Nashville!

City Lifestyle and Visit Music City are giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to explore Music City with a uniquely curated hospitality itinerary! With three days filled with complimentary hotel, food, entertainment and shopping experiences, the only thing you need to do is arrange transportation to and from Nashville.

This giveaway will close on April 30, 2022. The trip must be taken by the end of 2022.

For a chance to win, follow @citylifestyle and @visitmusiccity on Instagram and tag unlimited friends and family on the April 1st giveaway post for additional entries to win

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APRIL 2022

Committed to Excellence

events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Connecticut Trolley Museum

Your home is special.

Shouldn’t your Realtor be?

It Really is the Time to Sell ERIC/STEPHANIE “Bobbi-Jo was on top of it! We bought our starter Craftsman home in Chicopee in 2012 for $140,000, she priced us properly last year and got us $28,000 over the asking price which provided us a $127,000 gain. With our hard work in our jobs, the equity built and huge gain we were able to buy our dream home Colonial in Southwick for $510,000.”

KYRSTIE/BRIAN “Bobbi-Jo is our Family’s Realtor! In 2015 we bought our 1st home in Westfield, a career change 18 months later and Bobbi-Jo sold it for a $25,000 gain.

We bought our 2nd home in Agawam in 2017 and gained $80,000 in 4 years.

Our careers have increased our income and through the gains we made in Real Estate with Bobbi-Jo we have found our dream forever home in Southwick for $495,000.”

Call for your copy of Bobbi-Jo’s book

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5 8 NO RT H R OA D, E AST WI NDS O R , C T 0 6 0 88 Come celebrate a new year and see what’s new around the Connecticut Trolley Museum! Our opening day for the season is April 2, 2022!

Hours: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Springfield Thunderbirds AHL Game Night

MAS S MUT UA L C E NT E R 1 27 7 MA I N ST R E E T S P R I NG F I E L D, MA 0 1 1 0 3 Come cheer on the Springfield Thunderbirds as they play against Syracuse Crunch at 7 p.m. at the Mass Mutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103. Parking is available at the Civic Center Garage at a discounted rate of $5 per car, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Mass Mutual Center: 413.787.6600 Springfield Thunderbirds: 413.739.4625

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Agawam Garden Club Event

Get to Know Bobbi-Jo as your Local Real Estate Expert Using my detailed preparation system focusing on your home’s uniqueness makes the selling process effortless for you and the most rewarding for the return on your investment.

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954 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MA 01001 "Perennials for Spring, Summer, and Fall" Join us for this FREE informative lecture at the Agawam Senior Center from 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. that will address: choosing perennials, maintaining each plant during the season, plant combinations, what plants to deadhead for re-bloom, when to plant, transplant, and divide, and mulching. 413.821.0605 Agawam.MA.US/158/Garden-Club CONTINUED >

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Easter Bunny Breakfast at Sonny's Place

S O NNY’ S PLAC E 349 MAIN STREET (ROUTE 190) SOMERS, CT 06071 Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

Reservations are highly recommended. Breakfast is served from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt, a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, and an Easter crafts station! These events will take place until 4 p.m. 860.763.5454 SonnysPlace.com/Events/AnnualVisit- from-the-Easter-Bunny

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Northampton Carniroll Festival

THREE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 54 FAIR STREET NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 2022 CarniRoll Festival is a 3-day event including live entertainment, rides, games, fireworks, food, and vendors. April 15th 2022: Waka Flocka Flame; April 16th 2022: Red Man & Method Man; April 17th 2022: B-Real of Cypress Hill. Many other acts will also be on stages entertaining our guests. 413.584.2237 3CountyFair.com

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Poetry Day - Easthampton

We’re planning a full day of events throughout the Cottage Street Cultural District in coordination with Book Moon Books, featuring programming by Easthampton Poets Laureate Alex Woolner and Jason Montgomery of Attack Bear Press and 50 Arrow Gallery, Carolyn Cushing of Soul Path Sanctuary, as well as several other poets from throughout the region. EasthamptonCityArts. com/News-Events/

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There and Back Again DAY TRIPS TO FEED THE BODY AND MIND

Sometimes a change of scenery is best enjoyed when you don’t have to pack a bag. Day trips are quick, affordable, and a great way to break out of the daily routine. Here are some favorite fast getaways that are close enough to let you sleep in your own bed. Be sure to confirm hours of operation, as some attractions may still be under Covid restrictions.

1. Brattleboro and Putney Vermont Area: A quick trip up Route 91 will take you to Brattleboro, a quirky riverfront town just over the border. Check out the food co-op, Whetstone Station Brewery Taproom Brewpub and Biergarten, Grafton Village Cheese Center, and Retreat Farm. In Putney, stop in at Robert Burch Glass, where you can watch the artist at work in his studio.

2. Connecticut Wine Trail: More than 25 wineries make up the Connecticut Wine Trail. Pack a picnic, designate your driver, and set out to explore dozens of varietals. Bonus: Litchfield County has eight chocolate makers and a bourbon distillery! CtVisit.com/Trail/Wine 3. Stockbridge, MA: Head west on the Mass Pike to Exit 10 and you will find Naumkeag, the Norman Rockwell Museum, The Mount (home of Edith Wharton), and the Berkshire Botanical Gardens, among many other points of interest.

Other ideas: Bird watching and beaches at Plum Island, MA; Deep sea fishing or water sports in Niantic, CT; hiking Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH; Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex, CT.

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