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Savor Locally Roasted Coffee at Bikeeny Caffe

Date: August 22, 2018 Author: Kevin Fawley

Bikeeny Caffe is named for its signature pastry. A bikeeny is a European pastry encased in a flaky dough and stuffed with fruits, cheese, or nuts. It's a popular treat in Moldova, the eastern European country from which the cafe's owners hail. You'll always find a variety of bikeenies on the menu at Bikeeny Caffee.

It just opened in Malden a few months ago with a mix of European and American eats and coffee drinks. In addition to bikeenies, the menu also offers breakfast sammies stuffed with sweet or savory ingredients, smoothies made from scratch, and a small selection of lunchtime sandwiches. If you're a coffee connoisseur, you'll appreciate the fact that Bikeeny Cafe's beans come from local micro-roaster the Hogan Brothers. They roast java in small batches and then deliver it to the cafe within 48 hours, so you can always expect a fresh cup.

Learn About Boston’s History at the Skywalk Observatory

Date: July 25, 2018 Author: Kevin Fawley

Visitors to Boston's Skywalk Observatory say that this place is unlike any other. You'll get a birds-eye view of the city and surrounding countryside from 50 stories up, and when visibility is good you can see up to 100 miles away.

When you visit, be sure that you pay attention to the accompanying audio tour (included with every admission), which gives you the history behind various landmarks you'll be able to see from the Observatory. Each audio guide also lets you choose a children's version of the tour, too, in case you have little ones to entertain. If you want a truly special experience, Yelp reviewers suggest that you consider timing your visit to coincide with sunset in order to enjoy a remarkable view. Don't forget to stop by the on-site Dreams of Freedom Museum, either, which includes a popular exhibit that explores how Boston's cultural diversity has shaped the city over many decades.

Explore a Piece of National History at the USS Constitution Museum

Date: June 29, 2018 Author: Kevin Fawley

The USS Constitution has been around almost as long as the United States itself. It was first launched in 1797 on an inaugural journey from Boston to the Caribbean. It has played pivotal roles in U.S. history since then, including time as a warship, but it's been on display in Boston permanently since the 1930s. The ship has undergone numerous restoration efforts to keep it in pristine condition, and you can explore it for yourself when you come to the USS Constitution Museum.

The museum complements the ship itself, which is free and open to the public to explore. Check out "Old Ironsides," as she's lovingly nicknamed, and then explore the collections and exhibits at the museum. The mix of Constitution-related artifacts and documents lay out the long backstory of this regal watercraft.

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