Project Road Trip

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Heres a idea i got to help us enjoy summer more then ever and enjoy driving our cars even more!

Right now i am gonna be hitting up every major city in New England and take pics and write down my experience to help people who wanna check them out to get a idea what to expect.

I got burlington Vermont of course down
I just did manchester NH

i still got Boston MA (which i think will be next)
Springfield MA
Providence RI
New Haven CT
Hartford CT
Portland ME

Now here is where this is gonna become a group effort

i am only one person and can only cover so much in one day

So i want you to join in.
Going somewhere? Take some pics and share your experience! From big cities to small towns. Don't matter!

I'll keep a data base in the next thread of these posts and if a location is done already? thats fine cause you probably saw something the previous person didn't!

where i'll keep organized
Post the location

Say for a EXAMPLE
i'll keep it by state

So in this case

New Hampshire
now category it by town or city

1. Manchester

and then put down the people that posted pics of the town or city and a review and which page this is located on.

im_so_blue: page 1
RCKSTR: Page 2
squeethebee: Page 4

Massachusetts

2. Boston
Subyfreak: Page 5

ect ect ect

As i keep preaching
lifes too short to sit on your butt in the house specially in the summer time

get out there and go places and experience things!!! after all make great stories for later on in life :lol:

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New Hampshire

1. Manchester

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Massachusetts

1. Salem

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2. Boston

im_so_blue: Page 1

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Alright manchester NH the first on my posts of travels

First off you that live there. What a beautiful city you guys and girls live in

population of roughly 130k according to statistics

I enjoyed walking around and biking around seeing the different sights and such

Kinda shocked at how small the down town area seemed to me considering the above statistic (still bigger then burlington VT but burlington also only has 40k) but yet still very beautiful city

The industrial area makes for such a awesome photo scene endless possiabilies specially with a river right there and such.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/car_show_fan/Project%20Road%20Trip/Manchester7.jpg
no i didn't bring the suby i had my redneck bright orange ranger cause i brought the bike and all
the location may look familiar to some as we held meets there

also before i continue i should make a note
You guy's parking meters are friggin cheap! 5 bucks for 10 hours. in burlington vermont 5 bucks gets you 5 hours lol.

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verizon wireless arena

and whos going to the star wars concert?

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random bar/lounge/ restraunt

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looking down on side of Elm

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looking down another

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nice over look by the armory

you guys got some strange things i found too i thought were great

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/car_show_fan/Project%20Road%20Trip/Manchester4.jpg
don't know what this has to do with karate lessons or massage therapy school but interesting haha

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best friggin car garage sign EVER!!!

I loved it from downtown to the shopping area where the mall is and such really cool city you definitely get my :up:

Should hit up Wings Your Way next time i am down there
or that Sals Restraunt i was told supposedly does good food.

[im_so_blue]

Well i thought i'd spark this back up with hope of me not being the only one on this whole forum who actually goes out and travels for fun.

My next place i am gonna cover for you guys and gals is Salem Massachusetts
and i am gonna spice it up a little. Covering it from this past Halloween! oh yes... let the madness ensue :up:

Alright salem mass

Population according to census statistics: 42,460

A beautiful town with more history in its pinky finger then what you will ever learn in all your high school and college history classes.
Salem is outside of boston so it has that bostonish feel to it and is located right along the coast with a massive harbor.
Salem was home to settlers from who came over on the mayflower and a stopping point for many sailors of history including many famous pirates. It was a main shipping area for people shipping goods internationally to america and from america known then as the new world.
The town also is known for its dark history as the home town of the story of the crucible which has many folk including many young ladies who were accused in the colonial times as witches as this was a problem in a Christian society and often associated with the works of the devil. They were hanged and one gentlemen was crushed to death from this problem.
and the town is noted to locals as the Witch City.
To many it also is known as Halloween City. as it throws the worlds largest festival dedicated to the holiday.

anyways let me show you why this is must stop when touring new england.

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a statue of a famous fictional salem resident. Samantha Stephens from the classic show "Bewitched" made of bronze donated by TVLand
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yes they have realistic replicas of 2 antique sailing ships including a pirate ship! ARRRRGGGGGGG

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local beach
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out look of the harbor
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Beavis: "HEY BUTTHEAD CHECK IT OUT!!!!!"
Butthead: "huhuh shut up bunghole"

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and yes they have a museum dedicated to pirates.
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and just for halloween they have a mini carnival complete with rides, games, and carnie food!
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this is a picture of "Ye Ole Burying Point" which is noted as the second oldest american cemetery with one person buried here came to america on the mayflower!
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Now going back to the crucible story. this was a documented real story with real people. No one that was accused and killed was given a proper burial due to residents scared of them not wanting to do anything with "devil worshipers".
Later on (i think in the 60s or 70s) the town of salem and its residents built this area by the cemetery in spirit of the people who lost their lives in this tragedy. With a bench sticking out with each persons name carved in the stone and how they were killed. Its very common to come across flowers and candles laying apon each stone.
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just to go with the previous photo.
Salem area has established vast community of Pagan followers who mourn the deceased who believed in what they believe in.

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during halloween they setup about 4 or so areas dedicated for musical performances so theres always entertainment going on no matter where you are!

Now to show you some costumes during the day before we enter the madness of night fall!!!!

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"oooooooohhhhhh......... yep.......yep yep yep yep yep yep!!!"
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who you gonna call?
(btw on a side note. Those proton packs actually have all the lights and sounds like you see in the movies. and the trapper you see on his hip actually does smoke just like the real one when ever they catch a ghost!)

now you seen salem during the day!

Commence night fall!!!!

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this was a performer singing traditional style pagan music at a local pagan shop.
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heres a guy from a group of break dancers. (usually 2 groups show up 1 from NYC and 1 from Boston) showing off their skillz. and trust me these guys knew how to throw down!
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pretty crazy huh?!?! Just make sure to hold onto your wallet haha

bring forth moar costumes!!!!!!!

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this was actually one of my favs of the night. (i had a lot of them though don't worry!) i love history and this probably was the most historic costume ever!
If your confused by it and think maybe its racist (see the sign to the left)
Let me show you what they are playing as
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/06/nyregion/06kiss.2_span.jpg
was taken after they found out WW2 was over and japan gave up. and language was a lil more should i say colorful back in the 40s

anyways Salem
Beautiful town. Lots of history and beautiful sights and scenes. and so much action during halloween. Like halloween version of mardi gras.
If you ever find yourself down there for anything stop by there and check it out. You won't regret it!

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Next Destination on project road trip is Boston MA

god what a beautiful city.
Its one of the oldest major cities in the united states of america predating the country itself back when it use to be colonies owned by europe. and was one of the largest cities in america up until the late late 1800s when immigrants started flooding to cities like New York City.
Now today as it sits it is beautiful and marvelous a show of true history as there is history around every corner in this city.
with over 600k people in it.. it still holds itself up as one of the most populated cities in america (but unlike the old days... it is now a far far far stretch from New York Cities sheer mammoth size!)

I always wanted to tour around in a major city full on with nothing holding me back.

I've walked around boston before when i was in grade school but for class so i was limited there
I've been around orlando but didn't really go out and tour it completely
I've been around NYC but it was cut kinda short due to a friends needs
i've been around Nashville TN but was only there really for a concert (Slipknot)

So this was my first time to really take a city in to its fullest extent.
and i most certainly did just that.

So sit back kick up your feet... Jam to some local music and welcome everyone to new englands finest. Boston Massachusetts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSR6ZzjDZ94

i parked in a underground parking garage and popped up into a building i can't remember what it was called but the interior and massive halls and elegant structure showed me first hand what i was getting myself into!
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there it is... out this door is the beautiful city of boston... i smiled and took a deep breathe and walked out to take in what i could first shot and so let the adventure begin!
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thought this was a hilarious sign!
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i loved loved this structure with the arch ways and the open feel of it like your in the building but your not its so cool!!!
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd158/car_show_fan/Project%20Road%20Trip/10B9.jpg what you see when you walk under the canopy and look up!
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Have you ever seen a building the shape of a milk bottle? Neither have i.... well not until i saw this amazing structure! Was made back in the 1930s.. back when making your business building a recognizable and strange shape to stand out of the crowd and draw in a crowd was the norm! and here it still stands in all its beauty located next to the children's museum!
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the boston aquarium where i picked up a free touristy map from a trolley tour booth! and yes i whipped that map out on many occasions in the middle of boston trying to figure out where stuff was and i tell you what as lame as it sounds it did the trick very well!
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the world famous Quincy Market. Someone looks at it like its a typical shopping center. When really this a very old shopping center that dates back way before anything even macys one of the oldest major retails in the country.
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the truth.... this sign has it

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also in quincy market area there is this bronze statue and plaques donated by converse shoe company that is dedicated to celtic legends the one that caught my eye was famed player Larry Bird
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i saw this and thought about how cool this was until i noticed the front guy in this group was talking about the history of boston and such guiding people.. to me this went from cool to Friggin AWESOME!!! segway tour? how can you beat that?
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can you imagine cleaning this thing all by yourself? yea me neither.
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CHINA TOWN!!!!!!!!!!
Alright i know china town so whatever major cities all have them they even usually have a little italy and a area dedicated jewish people and even some major cities have a area dedicated to believe it or not amish people
But even though i been to NYC... we never stepped foot in china town.
and i love love love asian culture so this was a huge step for me to enjoy this wonderful section of boston!
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ohhh you want glaze donuts wif dat....
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cheezeburgahhh!!!
yes a china town dunkin doughnuts and mcdonalds haha
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i am assuming this is a massive fountain when summer is apon us
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i saw 2 of these around the city.. they were packing this one up for the winter
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i saw a crap load of these!!! i know most major coastal cities have these but i never saw one before.. i saw atleast 6 different ones cruising around boston
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and the coolest for most people i am sure of attraction in boston and i thought was cool cause i use to watch this show when i was a kid in the late 80s and early 90s
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lets cue the theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KtAgAMzaeg

Boston... your beautiful... dont ever change.

I know i barely scratched the surface on what this city has to offer but i was down there to try to knock out most of the big stuff... i'll be back for sure in the summer to really dig into it!

[25rSTI]

awesome pictures. lots of great sites. lots that i know and some that i dont. cool.

[98Wagoon]

Ive spent so much time in boston over the years I think I forget how fun and interesting it can be. the only time I actually go out and walk around is when my sister and I ride in on the train for a day and I show her around.

[cman7]

Interesting. I've got a bunch of pictures from my Road Trips/Adventures that reside on Facebook. Burlington, Wells Maine, Lynn Mass, Washington DC, San Francisco, Fresno CA, NYC, and the list goes on.

I just have no effort in embedding IMG links for over 600 pictures...