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Overlooking the sandy shores of Nantasket Beach in Hull, Paragon Carousel is the ultimate summertime entertainment spot for young families. The vintage carousel is filled to the rafters with nostalgia. It was once part of the amusement mecca known as Paragon Park, which shuttered its doors in 1984 following eight decades of fanfare. The carousel was purchased at auction by three local businessmen in 1985 and moved to its current location.
Le Café des Chats is a feline fantasy turned real life labor of love for proprietor Margaux Gandelon. A year old, the first cat café established in France has already exceeded expectations with weekend reservations (especially for brunch) booking weeks in advance.
In New England, historic towns with large bodies of water are not only appealing in summer. They're fantastic (some might say even better) in the fall. Brilliant leaves glisten against pristine lakes in Vermont, cool country air covers the roads in coastal Rhode Island, and robust flavors fill festivals in Maine.