Cours Saleya, in the heart of the old town, is home of the famous flower and Provencal markets. Held every day but Mon. On Mon, the place hosts an antique and flea market.
Long-time food writer and Nice resident Rosa Jackson offers gourmet market tours and cooking classes at her apartment in the Old Town, or on board.
Cell: +33(0)6 81 67 41 22
www.petitsfarcis.com
Historic Opera House built in 1894 and hosting over 100 events and performances annually, featuring a variety of actors and musicians from around the world.
Tel: (207) 633 5159
www.boothbayoperahouse.com
Living history museum, located off Rte 114, adjacent to Colt State Park. Set on 48 acres with an heirloom garden and animals roaming freely on the premises, the museum depicts life on a 1790’s farm. Exhibits are interactive. History doesn’t stand still here and neither will you. Open year round 10 to 4, closed Mon.
Tel: (401) 253 9062
Located across the street from the Herreshoff Museum, the America’s Cup Hall of Fame is a tribute to the world’s most distinguished international yachting competition, established 155 years ago! The museum retraces the history of this prestigious event and includes the fully rigged 1992 IACC yacht ‘Defiant’, along with defender and challenger half-models. The “Hall of Honor” contains historic photographs, portraits and biographies of America’s Cup winners. Open Tue to Sun in season from 10am-5pm.
Tel: (401) 253 5000
It is hard to visit Hyannis without succumbing to the Kennedy mystique. The John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum, located downtown showcases a unique and moving collection of pictures and videos of the family’s summer vacations in Hyannis, where the family still has property. Tel: (508) 790 3077 www.jfkhyannismuseum.org
Offers unique tours of Cape Cod, filled with history from the first settlers to nowadays. Owner/operator Jim Ruberti has a high-topped, luxury van with provisions, and also provides shuttle service to the airports. Tel: (508) 775 5940 Cell: (508) 360 7840 [email protected] www.capecodatyourservice.com
Well known microbrewery producing great tasting beers and offering tours and samplings. Tel: (508) 790 4200 www.capecodbeer.com
See how the legendary chips are made through this fun and free self guided tour at their factory! And also sample some of their crunchy treats! Mon-Fri 9-5pm.
Tel: (508) 775 3206
www.capecodchips.com
Beautiful traditional vineyard, spread on a scenic 40-acre property a short drive from Cedar Island Marina. Offer wine tastings, tours and available for special events. Open at 11am to 6pm, Fri-Sat to 9pm with their Singer Songwriter Series. Closed on Mon. Onsite bistro open daily at noon.
Tel: (860) 664 0299
www.chamard.com
Great museum located on the waterfront, at the foot of Main St, in a beautiful 19th century warehouse. Changing exhibits filled with art and artifacts keep the River’s maritime, economic and cultural history alive. Family-friendly. Open daily 10am-5pm.
Tel: (860) 767 8269
www.ctrivermuseum.org
Affordable high-quality opera in an intimate setting.
www.operatheaterofct.org
Once the country’s number one whaling ports, New Bedford inspired Herman Melville to write and set the story of ‘Moby Dick’ and is now home to the world’s largest museum of its kind. Established in 1903, the museum displays the most outstanding collection of American whaling and maritime history. Highlights include an 89ft half-scale replica of a square rigged whaling boat and a 66ft blue whale skeleton. An interactive exhibit showcases whale’s and other sea mammals’ lives and way of communicating. Open 7/7, 9am-5pm, during summer.
Tel: (508) 997 0046
New Bedford visitor center, located downtown is home of a great museum about the local history. They also show a great 20min movie about the town’s whaling history. Open daily 9am-5pm. Free admission.
Tel: (508) 996 4095
After escaping from the Island of Elba, in 1815, Napoleon landed at Golf Juan where begins the Route Napoleon related to the "100 days of Napoleon". This museum displays an interesting collection of paintings, sculpture and other memorabilia from Napoleon’s era.
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 61 45 32
http://www.cap-d-antibes.fr/en/musees
The Clever Kitchen introduces you to super foods in a series of informative, interactive, fun workshops. Set in a relaxed, informal environment at the impressive Fairmont Hotel Champagne bar in Monte Carlo, providing breathtaking sea views. Run by enthusiastic and knowledgeable Noami and Susan.
Cell:+33(0)6 78 63 30 57
[email protected]
www.theclever.kitchen
Located on the northernmost tip of Martinique at the base of an active volcano, Rhum J.M has a truly unique terroir for its estate-grown sugarcane. The island of Martinique itself carries an AOC Rhum classification, the only such classification of its kind, as the island is recognized as the the world's premier sugarcane growing area. The intense tropical heat and humidity of the island plus the rich volcanic soil of Rhum J.M creates a unique microclimate that yields the highest quality sugarcane and therefore rhums.
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum 1 High Pole Hill Rd, Provincetown The Pilgrim Monument was built between 1907 and 1910, to commemorate the first landfall of the Pilgrims in 1620. Visitor can climb up to the tower and enjoy breathtaking views. Provincetown Museum: the exhibits highlight the arrival of the Mayflower Pilgrims, the town’s rich maritime history and the building of the monument. Tel: (508) 487 1310 www.pilgrim-monument.org