There are a handful of things that New England does best—plowing snow, throwing 'tea parties,' and making the best old fashioned kettle-cooked potato chips that feed the young and old across these blessed continental united States.

Winter hasn't hit New Hampshire quite yet so there's no occasion to break out your snow shovel. Boston apparently hasn't found another cause to host another tea party since its last one, two hundred thirty five years ago. So if you're in the mood to get out of town for a while and see an institution that puts (or should put) New England on the map, visit the Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory for a free tour, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. You'll get to walk through and see firsthand how the potatoes disappear in large machines, and then get made into your favorite snack to munch on. When you're finished, don't forget to take a look at the rest of Cape Cod, too.