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    Pioneer Village - Entrance

    Pioneer Village

    3.5(23 reviews)
    18.7 km

    Tiny, cute village staged for the display of pioneer life. There are about 5-6 buildings, most you…read morecan enter and read about life in the era. We didn't know what to expect so when we arrived at 3:30, knowing they were closing at 4, we assumed we'd be passing through quickly. Very true...but only because it's so very small! We were only in for probably 15 minutes and covered it all. Open weekends only. Entry is $5 pp and parking is 50 cents an hour. Interesting, but I wouldn't go out of the way for such a brief experience.

    Welcome to the Salem Night Faire presented by the Black Veil! Situated on the grounds where "Hocus…read morePocus" was filmed, you're definitely stepping into a sense of nostalgia with this eerie Halloween presentation Step beyond the veil and into darkness, and experience the dark and Gothic oddities this Faire has to offer. Featuring local vendors and artists, you can find oddities, clothing, self-care items, including spooky bath bombs and soaps There are different actors throughout the grounds that you can interact with for a small tip ($1) and get different souvenir gifts. There are tarot card readings, fortune tellers and different photo opportunities! 7th year in a row but our second time enjoying this dark and gothic October There are beer Gardens and food trucks October 17th ,18th, 24th and 25th 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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    Birthplace of Jingle Bells - A FREE EVENT! The Birthplace of Jingle Bells is on 19 High St. in Medford MA. The sleigh races on Salem St. inspired the song.

    Birthplace of Jingle Bells

    5.0(1 review)
    13.7 km

    A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & if you come on Sunday parking at the meters is FREE. This is the…read moreBirthplace of Jingles Bells - one of the most famous Christmas songs of all time. There is now a plaque here commemorating this event that's located on 19 High Street in Medford Square in Medford, Massachusetts. This is the spot just outside of Boston where James Lord Pierpont (1822-1893) wrote the popular holiday classic song. The writer was watching the sleigh races that were taking place on Salem Street. In 1850 James was sitting at the Simpson Tavern watching the picturesque scene that inspired him to write the song. You may not know this but Jingle Bells was not the original title of the song it was called "The One Horse Open Sleigh". That's the title that got published in September 1857. The plaque is located in front of Drizik Eyecare just below the giant pair of eyeglasses in the window. It's in a beautiful old brick building with some great architectural detail. Across the street is 2 Salem St. which is different but also a beautiful old brick building with some green patina that houses a Dunkin Donuts & other businesses. Salem Street's sleigh races inspired the song. The song later became known as Jingle Bells & has been sung by thousands of artists from around the world. Bing Crosby's rendition of "Jingle Bells" with the Andrews Sisters from The White Christmas album from 1945 is still one of people's favorite versions. Here's some other artists who have recorded Jingle Bells: Frank Sinatra The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Jimmy Buffett, William Shatner ( Captain Kirk from Star Trek), The Carpenters, Smokey Robinson, The Partridge Family, Gwen Stefanie, Gladys Knight, Michael Buble, Willie Nelson, Dionne Warwick, Chicago, Alvin & The Chipmunks, Eric Clapton, The Wiggles, Alan Jackson, the Disco Group Bonny M, Julie Andrews, John Denver, Etta James, David Haselhoff (Knight Rider), Dean Martin, Michael Bolton. Paul Anka,, Gene Autry, Tony Bennett, The Brady Bunch, Natalie Cole, Bootsy Collins, Fats Domino, Dora the Explorer, Sammy Davis Jr. Brenda Lee, En Vogue, Jose Feliciano, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackie Gleason, Peggy Lee, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Micky Mouse, The Osmonds, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ray Price, Wilson Pickett, Sesame Street Cast, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Barbara Streisand, James Taylor, The Three Stooges, The Ventures, Bobby Vinton, Lawrence Welk, Andy Williams, Bebe & Cece Winams, Yello, Lady A, Pentatonix & countless others. What a wide variety of singers who are completely different from each other yet all loved this song. & recorded it. The City of Medford MA. was founded in 1630. It's also famous for creating the music of Woodstock located @ The Woodstock Dunkin Donuts 430 Salem St. in Haines Square,Medford MA. it was more recently in the news & pop culture as being the place where Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck filmed the Hysterical Dunkin Donuts commercial for the Super Bowl. The Bennifer Dunkin Donuts is on 7 Commercial St. Medford MA. You can read my individual reviews of each. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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    Birthplace of Jingle Bells - A FREE EVENT! The Birthplace of Jingle Bells is on 19 High St. in Medford MA. The sleigh races on Salem St. inspired the song.

    A FREE EVENT! The Birthplace of Jingle Bells is on 19 High St. in Medford MA. The sleigh races on Salem St. inspired the song.

    Birthplace of Jingle Bells - A FREE EVENT! The Birthplace of Jingle Bells is on 19 High St. in Medford MA. The sleigh races on Salem St. inspired the song.

    A FREE EVENT! The Birthplace of Jingle Bells is on 19 High St. in Medford MA. The sleigh races on Salem St. inspired the song.

    Birthplace of Jingle Bells - A FREE EVENT! The Birthplace of Jingle Bells is on 19 High St. in Medford MA. The sleigh races on Salem St. inspired the song.

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    A FREE EVENT! The Birthplace of Jingle Bells is on 19 High St. in Medford MA. The sleigh races on Salem St. inspired the song.

    Wiggly Bridge

    Wiggly Bridge

    4.2(28 reviews)
    75.9 km

    The Wiggly Bridge is a narrow pedestrian suspension bridge that stands in York, Maine. Located just…read moreoff of Maine State Route 103 (Lilac Lane), the 75-foot-long bridge crosses the tidal flow from Barrel Mill Pond to the York River. Built in the 1930s, it is believed to be the smallest suspension bridge in the United States. The bridge provides access to the Steedman Woods Nature Preserve and is a popular feature of the Fisherman's Walk trail. Originally known as the "Barrel Bridge", local lore claims that it earned its current name from a perceptive group of Girl Scouts who noted the bridge's "wiggly" nature. When walked upon, the deck bounces and flexes, banging back and forth in the anchorages. Many native southern Mainers can share their own childhood memories of leaping over the edge into the water and being pushed underneath with the current, one way or the other depending on the tide. This practice, as well as clam digging and any other possibly damaging activity, is now discouraged due to the erosion of mudflats. The Wiggly Bridge stands out as an iconic landmark and a must-visit destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in York, Maine's unique charm and natural splendor. Steedman Woods is also a great place to visit. A nice stroll on the trails in this lush and tranquil forest offer scenic viewpoints and picturesque spots that showcase the breathtaking beauty of the Maine coast. Parking near the Wiggly Bridge is limited, so you may need to park on the side of Route 103 or in a nearby harbor lot, keeping in mind some spots may require a permit or have time restrictions. It is also possible to walk to the bridge from nearby York Village.

    Cute little bridge that you can definitely jump on! Having been to other suspension bridges, I can…read moresay this one is just as wiggly as Lynn Canyon in Canada. It's small obviously, not the views in the area are commanding. My only complaint is that parking is really tricky. We had to park at a store and walk a bit (not awful but not ideal). Anyway, would hike this trail again! It was relatively flat, shaded, and not crowded.

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    Town of Reading - localflavor - Updated September 2026

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