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Going Somewhere on Your Own
An outing doesn't have to wait until everyone's calendars agree. Give yourself one reason to go and room to enjoy it at your own pace.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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Shopping for Local Art and Handmade Gifts in Hudson MA
A gift-shopping trip can be a chance to learn about the person who made an object, as well as the person who will receive it.
Leia Owen
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What Makes a Local Recommendation Useful
Where should I go? The answer gets better when we talk about the kind of experience you're looking for and what a place actually offers.
Leia Owen
1 day ago3 min read
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Trying a Creative Workshop at Serendipity in Hudson
A creative workshop gives you a reason to put down your phone and spend a little time making something with your hands.
Leia Owen
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Dinner and Ice Cream in Downtown Hudson MA
Two stops can be enough for a good evening: a meal you are looking forward to and dessert with time to linger.
Leia Owen
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Walking the Assabet River Rail Trail in Hudson MA
A trail walk can fit into an ordinary day. Here is how to choose a Hudson starting point and make the outing suit your time and energy.
Leia Owen
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Choosing a Local Class When You Don't Know Where to Start
You don't have to choose a new hobby for life. Start by choosing a class you would enjoy trying once.
Leia Owen
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From Saved Posts to Actual Plans
Saving a place is easy. Choosing a day can be harder. A smaller plan can help your list become something you actually enjoy.
Leia Owen
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Why I'm Making Room for More Local Exploring
A place doesn't have to be far away to give you something new to notice. Here's what I want to make room for with Leia Local Guide.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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Exploring Downtown Marlborough Beyond Your Usual Route
A familiar city can still give you a different afternoon. Start with downtown Marlborough's history walk, then make room for a stop of your own.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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A Garden Day Trip to Tower Hill in Boylston
A garden gives a day trip somewhere to begin without filling every hour. Here's a planning idea for New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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A Simple Afternoon in Hudson Massachusetts
Choose one reason to go, then leave a little room around it. Here's a flexible way to spend an afternoon exploring Hudson.
Leia Owen
1 day ago3 min read
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A Flexible Weekend Around Hudson Marlborough and Maynard
Three nearby communities give you several ways to spend a weekend. Choose a few meaningful stops rather than trying to cover every town at once.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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Planning an Apple Picking Visit to Honey Pot Hill in Stow
Apple picking is a seasonal plan with details worth checking. Choose a day around the orchard's current information and your group's needs.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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A First Visit to Barrels and Vines Wine Bar in Maynard
Curious about a self-pour wine bar? Here is how to approach a first visit to Barrels and Vines without needing to be a wine expert.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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A Movie Night at Maynard Fine Arts Theatre
A film gives an evening a clear plan. Check what is showing in Maynard and leave time around the screening to enjoy being out.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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Walking or Riding the Assabet River Rail Trail in Maynard
Maynard offers another starting point for exploring the Assabet River Rail Trail. Use the map to choose a route that fits your day.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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Walking the Lake Williams Trail in Marlborough MA
Lake Williams offers a different view of Marlborough, with a trail and floating boardwalk that invite a slower look at the water.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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A Walk and Picnic at Hopkinton State Park
A walk followed by a picnic gives the day an easy rhythm. Choose a manageable route and let the park be the main destination.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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Ghiloni Park and Woodland Trails in Marlborough
A park visit and a woodland walk can share one starting point. Decide which experience you want before setting off at Ghiloni.
Leia Owen
1 day ago2 min read
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