You don't have to travel to the West Coast for an American wine experience. And along with wine for your drinking pleasure, Massachusetts offers some of the nation's best microbreweries for beer lovers.
Producing an impressive 10,000 gallons a year, Plymouth Winery, south of Boston, is a good place for a taste. In the very same town you'll find Plymouth Bay Brewing Company, where beer aficionados can taste their favorite brews.
Out on the islands, Chicama Vineyards on Martha's Vineyard offers tours and tasting. On Nantucket, Cisco Brewers features meticulously handcrafted ales and periodic tastings.
Apples are part of Massachusetts' culture and economy, and you can taste their tangy side at West County Cider in Western Massachusetts...Back in Boston, Harpoon Brewery is the place to taste and buy their award-winning brews and attend seasonal events...Cape Cod Winery offers tastings and sales of Merlot, Cabernet and Pinot Grigio, all made from grapes grown on Cape Cod.
May 23, 2008 Over 100 works by 70 Massachusetts artists who preserve deeply rooted traditions.
May 24, 2008 Groups include KT Tunstall, Guster, and Mat Kearney
May 24, 2008 Amateurs and professionals compete for the coveted prize.
May 15, 2008 Visit Lowell's historic buildings and studios linked by theme. Through May 18.
