Speaking of firsts, I have often wondered what it is that attracts me to travel. I was reading a book from my collection, and I found out that my home town had the first turnpike in Massachusetts! First built in 1796(!), it cost $8640 for nine miles. (source: "The Turnpikes of New England" by Frederic J. Wood)

There is no historical marker commemorating this section of road. </end trivia>

You guys are starting to tilt me towards a trip out there!