Backyard Road Trips

05/09/2024

We had a great time at the Mattapoisett Museum!

Teeming with artifacts, check out the Mattapoisett Museum for a superb slice of the town's maritime, farming, and cultural history.

01/09/2024

Teeming with artifacts, check out the Mattapoisett Museum for a superb slice of the town's maritime, farming, and cultural history.

Teeming with artifacts, check out the Mattapoisett Museum for a superb slice of the town's maritime, farming, and cultural history.

16/08/2024

Check out the reissue of Orchestra Makassy's debut album, "Legends of East Africa", for an enjoyable listen.

Check out the reissue of Orchestra Makassy's debut album, "Legends of East Africa", for an enjoyable listen.

11/08/2024

From Marvin Gaye to Manu Chao, let this late summer playlist be the soundtrack to the rest of your summer 2024 evenings and beyond.

From Marvin Gaye to Manu Chao, let this late summer playlist be the soundtrack to the rest of your summer 2024 evenings and beyond.

19/07/2024

For this Chiltonville detour, we're digging into the history of the Jordan family and their estate, the Forges.

For this Chiltonville detour, we're digging into the history of the Jordan family and their estate, the Forges.

15/07/2024

Check out the New England trip planning service from Backyard Road Trips!!

https://backyardroadtrips.com/backyard-road-trip-planning/

02/06/2024

Summer is officially here! When visiting Plymouth, make sure to add all of these to your Plymouth summertime bucket list....

Summer is officially here! When visiting Plymouth, make sure to add all of these to your Plymouth summertime bucket list.

18/05/2024

From Marshfield to Mashpee, Cohassett to Chatham, we're checking out some of the best coffee shops in the South Shore.. and beyond!

From Marshfield to Mashpee, Cohassett to Chatham, we're checking out some of the best coffee shops in the South Shore.. and beyond!

26/04/2024

For a double dose of Philly Phun check out the new Backyard Road Trips article, An Afternoon in Historic Philadelphia

https://backyardroadtrips.com/2024/04/25/an-afternoon-in-historic-philadelphia/

and

The latest podcast which is all about a recent trip to Philadelphia

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-5-episode-4-philadelphia-phun/id1533500649?i=1000653274516

26/04/2024

Check out this article for an easy-to-walk afternoon in historic Philadelphia with an itinerary including museums and places to eat.

Check out this article for an easy-to-walk afternoon in historic Philadelphia with an itinerary including museums and places to eat.

21/04/2024

Foley Brothers Brewing has opened up a location in the Quechee Gorge Village. And here’s the kicker, it’s located in an old diner!

Foley Brothers has opened up a brewery in the Quechee Gorge Village. And here’s the kicker, it’s located in an old diner!

09/04/2024

Springtime's here so let's check into some of our favorite beer gardens with three stops in Plymouth, MA, two on Cape Cod and one in Vermont!

Springtime's here so let's check into some of our favorite beer gardens with three stops in Plymouth, MA, two on Cape Cod and one in Vermont!

25/03/2024

Check out some favorite southern New England routes including Route 117 in Massachusetts, Route 6A in Cape Cod, and Route 169 in Connecticut.

Check out some favorite southern New England routes including Route 117 in Massachusetts, Route 6A in Cape Cod, and Route 169 in Connecticut.

21/03/2024

Check out this beer pairing of six movies and six beers, these classics make up '80s movies and another six pack!

Check out this beer pairing of six movies and six beers, these classics make up '80s movies and another six pack!

08/03/2024

If you're looking for what to do in Vermont's Upper Valley, look no further- from museum time to meal time, this trip is fun for everyone!

If you're looking for what to do in Vermont's Upper Valley, look no further- from museum time to meal time, this trip is fun for everyone!

02/03/2024

Seeing Josh Ritter at the House of Blues last year was yet another fantastic performance by an exceptional singer/songwriter....

Seeing Josh Ritter at the House of Blues last year was yet another fantastic performance by an exceptional singer/songwriter.

25/02/2024

Visit an array of New England Cider Mills including Vermont's Cold Hollow, Massachusetts' C. N. Smith Farm and Connecticut's Clyde's.

Visit an array of New England Cider Mills including Vermont's Cold Hollow, Massachusetts' C. N. Smith Farm and Connecticut's Clyde's.

24/02/2024

World-class lager beers and delicious Austrian food served in an unmatched setting should put the Von Trapp Bierhall on your Vermont list.

World-class lager beers and delicious Austrian food served in an unmatched setting should put the Von Trapp Bierhall on your Vermont list.

18/02/2024

While in Vermont, a visit to the Alchemist Brewery and Visitor's Center in Stowe is a must, for hop heads and non-hop heads alike.

When visiting Vermont, a trip to Stowe's The Alchemist Brewery and Visitor Center is an absolute must, whether you're a hop head or not.

15/02/2024

The football season is over and Pats fans are lamenting over their current QB options; Mac vs Zappe. Let's take a look over a beer or six.

The football season is over and Pats fans are lamenting over their current QB options; Mac vs Zappe. Let's take a look over a beer or six.

13/02/2024

For a frightfully fun look into Plymouth’s historic past, make sure to check out the Dead of Night Ghost Tours.

For a frightfully fun look into Plymouth’s historic past, make sure to check out the Dead of Night Ghost Tours.

31/01/2024

Come along for a Central Connecticut Road Trip. From hiking to craft beer drinking, this trip covers all the bases!

Come along for a Central Connecticut Road Trip. From hiking to craft beer drinking, this trip covers all the bases!

30/01/2024

Believe it or not little Connecticut is ranked one of the top states for hiking. At Backyard Road Trips we take any CT superlative to heart. We’ve gathered some of our favorite CT hikes for the first of a three part series.

Pictured is the Taconic Range from Rand’s View in Salisbury. To find out more about this hike and others that have made the list check out the link in bio or https://backyardroadtrips.com/2024/01/23/high-mighty-cts-best-hikes-with-views/

28/01/2024

On this backyard road trip we’re heading out to Eastern Connecticut for a family-friendly journey that includes hiking, a visit to a winery, and a favorite playground. The route travels from the East Hampton/Colchester line, to Franklin, and on to Norwich. This Eastern Connecticut adventure is sure to please everyone! Salmon River State Forest/Comstock Bridge Although the Salmon River State Forest is quite large, I like to begin my trek at the Comstock Bridge....

On this backyard road trip we’re heading out to Eastern Connecticut for a family-friendly journey that includes hiking, a visit to a winery, and a favorite playground. The route travels from the East Hampton/Colchester line, to Franklin, and on to Norwich. This Eastern Connecticut adventure is sur...

24/01/2024

Ryan Adams took his newly reunited Cardinals on the road last summer with a stop at the majestic Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT.

Ryan Adams took his newly reunited Cardinals on the road last summer with a stop at the majestic Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT.

22/01/2024

The Ben & Jerry's Factory in Waterbury, VT combines an eco-friendly ethos and a dash of Vermont flair with its delicious ice cream.

The Ben & Jerry's Factory in Waterbury, VT combines an eco-friendly ethos and a dash of Vermont flair with its delicious ice cream.

22/01/2024

Okay so maybe not so high, but CT is home to some breathtaking (and rugged) hikes. Though somewhat ironically, you wouldn't quite know it. CT is flanked by the Berkshires, Catskills, Green Mountains and White Mountains. We're not the first state anyone in the country, let along New England, thinks of when it comes to hiking. And yet, we rank as one of the best states in the nation…...

Okay so maybe not so high, but CT is home to some breathtaking (and rugged) hikes. Though somewhat ironically, you wouldn’t quite know it. CT is flanked by the Berkshires, Catskills, Green Mo…

21/01/2024

For our afternoon in Marshfield, we're heading to a fair, out for a hike, to the beach, to a unique tower, and finally for food and drink.

For our afternoon in Marshfield, we're heading to a fair, out for a hike, to the beach, to a unique tower, and finally for food and drink.

20/01/2024

🚨new podcast 🚨!!

On the latest episode of the Backyard Road Trips podcast we introduce our spinoff podcast- think Dr. Frasier Crane in Cheers previewing Frasier. Our guest is author and educator Ian Cheney.

Ian, Zack and Jim discuss our newest project that were in the midst of recording called “Red and White at Silver”. It’s a “where are they now” interview series with the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2001. Currently recording, it will be aired beginning in the fall of 2026.

If you’re from this class and you’d like to be a guest, drop us a line! (Or if you’d like to join us on the Backyard Road Trips podcast reach out too).

Check out this episode at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backyard-road-trips/id1533500649?i=1000640172169 or on your favorite podcast platform.

18/01/2024

Now that the holidays are over, the bleak mid-winter sets in. Or does it? Check out the following Boston area winter festivals that keep the spirit alive all season long!

Now that the holidays are over, the bleak mid-winter sets in. Or does it? Check out the following Boston area winter festivals that keep the spirit alive all season long!