Paris: Photo Tour

Next Stop in The Red Balloon's travel series: Vive le France!

The Red Balloon recently visited the iconic city of Paris.

Here's a photo tour to enjoy!

Adieu!

Provincetown: Photo Tour

The Red Balloon takes on Provincetown. Below take a photo tour of the art, monument, and history on the tip of Cape Cod. The best part: you don't have to leave your front door for this tour!

 Follow along and take a trip abroad as The Red Balloon takes over Europe: coming soon!

Best of Cape Cod: Hyannis

The following was originally published as part of the Cape Cod series. It is now being featured as part of The Red Balloon's "Best of Cape Cod."

The first part in The Red Balloon's travel journey highlights Hyannis, perhaps most well known as being the home of the Kennedy compound at Hyannis Port.

While in Hyannis you may ask, "Where is there to begin?"

The Red Balloon offers some sage advice: It is always good to begin with breakfast. Hyannis has many breakfast options and one of the best is right at the very end of Main Street (the side closest to the Hyannis Transporation Center.) The eatery is named the Sunnyside Restaurant and sunny it surely is here! The restaurant offers a full breadth of brunch or breakfast options for even the most discerning of tastes. Pictured below the vegetarian omelet, hash browns, and toast. Serving sizes are abundant and prices here are reasonable.

Now that breakfast is done it is time to explore. While you are so very close to the Hyannis Transportation Center, may The Red Balloon suggest taking some time to explore the many transportation possibilities from this location including the Cape Cod Central Rail Train which offers dinner and wine trains. These trains offers scenic views but reservations are required. Should you find yourself looking for a Brunch Train, the Central Rail offers a Sunday Brunch on board.

                       

                                        

If ever in need of a place for some quiet relaxation and respite, the Michael K. Aselton Memorial Park is extremely close to Main Street and offers exceptional views of Hyannis Harbor.  

                                       

While at the Park, you may not believe your eyes but there are Duck Boats in Hyannis Harbor! You will surely see them as well as they bring tours along Main Street through both land and sea.

                                            

If the Duck Boat isn't your speed there are plenty of other options for traveling on the water at Hyannis Harbor including a Pirate ship.

                                       

Back on Main Street there is no shortage of artwork and this one below was captured inside a place where you may not have thought to look for artwork: inside the Ben and Jerry's on Main Street!

                                           

Stay tuned for more in The Red Balloon's Cape Cod series! 

City Winery: HarvestFest

     

The Boston Winery

If you have find yourself asking,  "Self, where can find a winery in the city of Boston?" well your answer is here.

The Boston Winery at 26 Ericcson Street offers wine tasting, tours, wine education, and even wine making! Not only that, but the view from The Boston Winery is incredible. Located conveniently on the water, directly across from the University of Massachusetts Boston. If that's not enough, there is also ample parking available. If you go be sure to taste the dessert wine which is one of the best dessert wines out there. Inside note: if traveling there in winter be sure and dress in layers! (you can thank The Red Balloon later for including this note.)