Backyard Road Trips

02/18/2026

Let's find the best Gobbler sandwiches in Plymouth, MA! We tour Stracco's, Portly Pilgrim, and more for the top turkey, stuffing, and cranberry delights in America's Hometown.

Hungry? We tour Stracco's, Portly Pilgrim, and more for the best Gobbler sandwiches in Plymouth, Massachusetts

02/16/2026

Discover six perfect pairings in our Band and a Beer series, matching artists from classic rock to punk —with six unique beers.

Discover six perfect pairings in our Band and a Beer series, matching artists from classic rock to punk —with six unique beers.

02/14/2026

Looking for help planning your next New England trip? Let Backyard Road Trips do the heavy lifting for you.

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02/14/2026

G. Love's holiday show at Mayflower Brewing Company is the perfect backyard road trip featuring live music, craft beer, and a fun house party atmosphere.

G. Love at Mayflower Brewing is the perfect backyard road trip, featuring live music, craft beer, and a house party atmosphere.

02/12/2026

Discover the best of the Eastern Townships, Canada, for kids. This family itinerary features the Estrimont hotel, blueberry picking, Bleu Lavande lavender fields, and a science museum.

02/12/2026

Tired of hazy IPAs? Go West without leaving the East! Discover the 10 best West Coast IPAs brewed right here in New England, from Maine to Connecticut. Find crisp, hoppy, piney brews from breweries like Maine Beer Company and The Alchemist.

Tired of hazy IPAs? Go West without leaving the East! Discover the 10 best West Coast IPAs brewed right here in New England from VT to CT!

02/07/2026

📚✨ Calling all book lovers & history buffs! We just took the ultimate literary road trip to Concord, MA — the heart of 19th-century American writing! From wandering the “Author’s Ridge” at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to visiting the homes of iconic writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Margaret Sidney (Harriet Lothrop), this town is pure inspiration. 🌿🖋️

Walk where Emerson championed self-reliance, dip your toes in Walden Pond like Thoreau, explore the Orchard House from Little Women, and soak in stories around every corner. Don’t miss the local for your next read! 📖✨

Where should our next literary adventure be? 💭💫

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02/03/2026

If you could only drink six beers for the rest of your life, what would they be? Check out this ultimate desert island six-pack featuring IPAs, a Porter, and a seasonal Pumpkin Ale.

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02/03/2026

If you could only drink six beers for the rest of your life, what would they be? Check out this ultimate desert island six-pack featuring IPAs, a Porter, and a seasonal Pumpkin Ale.

If you could only drink six beers for the rest of your life, what would they be? Check out this ultimate desert island six-pack featuring IPAs, a Porter, and a seasonal Pumpkin Ale.

01/29/2026

Philly perfection: Mummies, moules frites, and the best beer bar in America! 🍻🏛️ Read about our unforgettable morning.

For a perfect Philadelphia day trip, we’ve got the ultimate itinerary: a deep dive into history at the followed by a world-class culinary and beer experience at . 🤤

First, we explored the fascinating collections at the Penn Museum, home to an iconic Sphinx and an extensive collection of mummies (even with some renovations, it’s a winner for all ages!). 🗿 Did you know they also have impressive Native North America, Ancient Greece, and Meso-America exhibits?

Next up, it was time for lunch at the legendary Monk’s Cafe. Finally made it to this ultimate beer bar! We paired world-class brews—like the exclusive Pliny the Younger—with their famous moules-frites (mussels and fries). Seriously, the mussels rivaled those in Belgium!

Whether you’re visiting with kids or looking for a grown-up beer adventure, this Philly duo is a must-do.

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https://backyardroadtrips.com/2026/01/28/philadelphia-penn-museum-monks-cafe/

01/29/2026

Experience a perfect Philadelphia morning visiting the PENN Museum's Ancient Egyptian collection, including mummies and the Sphinx, followed by lunch with world-class beer and delicious moules frites at the legendary Monk's Cafe.

01/27/2026

Explore the history and legends of Plymouth, MA, on the spooky Plymouth Ghost Tour, then grab a bite of delicious sushi at Gardenia Palace.

Explore the history and legends of Plymouth, MA, on the spooky Plymouth Ghost Tour, then grab a bite of delicious sushi at Gardenia Palace.