SPELL HALL
He was raised a Quaker, but left that behind in order to fight. He was quite wealthy, but his simple furnishings were due to his Quaker upbringing. He used personal money and credit to get supplies for the army, which bankrupted him. He ended up giving his house to his brother in order to avoid it being repossessed by debt collectors.
Nathanael trying on a replica of Nathanael's coat.
COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS
Making music
Making fairy houses in the forest
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK
We got stuck in some traffic, but got to see a gorgeous sunset.
We had fun walking around and seeing all the shops.
DIANA'S BATHS
Most people come here to swim and cool off in the summer, but since it was cool and rainy, we just enjoyed watching the water rush down the falls.
Trolley ride to the mansion
We loved the garden and the breathtaking view of Lake Winnipesaukee below.
LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE
KANCAMAGUS SCENIC BYWAY AND THE WHITE MOUNTAINS
We loved the misty mountains and the gorgeous views!
After our hike we got a hole in our tire and the kids got a lesson on how to change a tire. There were no auto or tire shops still open in rural Vermont, so we looked again in the morning, but nothing was open on a Sunday.
JOSEPH SMITH'S BIRTH PLACE
We had a wonderful experience at Joseph Smith's birthplace. It was inspiring to see the monument to him.
COVERED BRIDGES
We loved all the cute covered bridges throughout Vermont and New Hampshire.
We loved the waterfalls, the mountains, the trees, and the greenery throughout Vermont. Not pictured are the maple farm and the scrumptious maple treats we enjoyed.
It was neat to see all the beautiful buildings on this historic campus.
We really enjoyed their glass flower collection. It's amazing how the artists were able to make the glass flowers so realistic looking.
We also liked looking at all the jewels and crystals.
Nathanael Hawthorne's Home near Orchard house.
Traditional home of the Wampanoag
In a hallowed out canoe
PLIMOTH PLANTATION
Drilling the militia
Trying out a pilgrim broom
The old village
Crushing herbs for cooking
The living museum actors were interesting to talk to. 
The girls had fun dressing like pilgrims.
Replica of the old fort
The old grist mill
Trying out the mortar and pestle
The rock!
Four years ago Jared spent 6 weeks in Newport, RI for officer training. He fell in love with the town and decided to take us all back to see it.
We spent a fabulous day touring old mansions (the summer “cottages” of Robber Barons like the Vanderbilts).
THE SEA WALL
We had a nice walk along the sea wall.
We went to church and met this man who is a mechanic who replaced our tire with a used one in his shop for free. We're thankful for this kind man who was an answer to our prayers.
Joseph Smith said, "I am like a huge, rough stone rolling down from a high mountain; and the only polishing I get is when some corner gets rubbed off by coming in contact with something else, striking with accelerated force against religious bigotry, priest-craft, lawyer-craft, doctor-craft, lying editors, suborned judges and jurors, and the authority of perjured executives, backed by mobs, blasphemers, licentious and corrupt men and women—all hell knocking off a corner here and a corner there. Thus I will become a smooth and polished shaft in the quiver of the Almighty." I love that this monument is a polished shaft like in the quotation.
MOUNT MANSFIELD
We had a fun hike up Mount Mansfield, the tallest mountain in Vermont.
Cool mushrooms along the trail
The views were gorgeous!
BINGHAM FALLS
HARVARD
BOSTON TEMPLE
We weren't able to exit in time, but we got to see the Boston temple from the freeway.
ORCHARD HOUSE
It was neat to tour the home of Louisa May Alcott and learn more about her life.
My four little women
The school started by Louisa's dad.
LEXINGTON AND CONCORD
We visited Minute Man National Historic park in Lexington and Concord where Brooklyn and Audrey earned their Jr Ranger badges.
The bridge where the minute man stood firm and refused to move for the British troops.
The museum was so much fun!
THE FREEDOM TRAIL
Old North Church
Statue of Paul Revere
Paul Revere's house
Green Dragon Tavern
We had fun watching the unicycling bagpiper at Quincy Market by Faneuil Hall.
Old State House
Location of the Boston Massacre
Old corner bookstore which is now Chipotle
Boston Latin school with Benjamin Franklin statue
It was a long day of walking, but we finally made it to the Massachusetts state house.
“The Concord Hymn” by Ralph Waldo Emerson:
By the rude bridge that arched the flood.
Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood,
And fired the shot heard round the world.
USS CONSTITUTION (OLD IRONSIDES) AND MUSEUM
She is the world's oldest commissioned naval warship still afloat.
LEGO Ironsides!
Bunker Hill
Grave for the massacre victims
BOSTON PUBLIC GARDENS
Me and my 5 little ducklings.
The swan boats
The island where the ducks make their home. 
Wading in the pool felt really good after a long day of walking.
PATUXET HOMESITE
Typical home
THE MAYFLOWER REPLICA
It was interesting to tour the ship and think what the voyage would have been like.
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
THE WHARF
TOPIARY GARDEN
It was fun to find all the LEGO creatures in the garden.
We had fun walking around the wharf and trying out some yummy vegan ice cream.
CAPE COD
We didn't have time to drive all the way out to the tip, but we got a nice view of Cape Cod.
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