New England has so many great beaches, but my favorite is Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine. Framed by rocky coast, magnificent old oceanfront homes, arcades, and a lively, small downtown, Short Sands...
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Whoever says that Pittsburgh, Penn., is the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution is blowing a lot of smoke. Surprisingly, Pawtucket, R.I., holds the distinction of shifting the paradigm from an agricultural to...
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While visiting the affordable Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Mass., I could have sworn that one of the birds said “Cheap, cheap!” Whether it was just bird talk or just a PR-crazy vertebrate animal, nothing said...
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Richardson’s Ice Cream stand in Middleton, Mass., has “scooped” much of its competition by keeping it’s prices low on ice cream, while also offering two miniature golf courses, a driving range and batting cages. Additionally,...
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I could stay at the Basin in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H., all day — it was that way as a kid and still is to this very day. This...
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Learn the best ways to paddle the Housatonic and the Farmington Rivers through the free, full color Housatonic River Association Connecticut Paddle Guide Blessed with two major recreational rivers, the Housatonic and the Farmington, and...
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Many “cultured” individuals could be seen in downtown Walpole, Mass., yesterday as Red Cherry self-serve frozen yogurt opened shop in grand style. From serious businessmen to spirited middle school students , hundreds stopped by...
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Photo credit: Tim Grafft/MOTT Halibut Point State Park in the North Shore town of Rockport, Mass., stands as one of New England’s most unique and beautiful coastal parks. Made of 44o million year old granite sheets, this former...
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One of my all-time favorite cheap travel New England destinations is the one-of-a-kind Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Mass. A former trolley bridge, this amazing free attraction features 400 ft. of...
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Acadia National Park from Maine Office of Tourism on Vimeo. Just $20 for private vehicle admission will give you access to million dollar views at the 27-mile Acadia National Park, Maine,...
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