CityPass has a tremendous deal on visiting renowned Boston attractions like The New England Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science (exhibit hall admission), Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Building, Harvard Museum of Natural History and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Here’s the special discount on the aforementioned Boston travel attractions: […]
Month: September 2010
Boston’s Grand Circle Gallery Admission is Free
As you know, we like free and inexpensive things to do in New England — that’s why we started The Thrifty New England Traveler Blog so that we can pass along budget-savvy travel tips and suggestions along to you! We recently received some great information from Marie-Claire Rochat on the new Grand Circle Gallery in […]
The Mystic Drawbridge, Mystic, Conn., is a Real Tourist Draw
We often don’t think of drawbridges as the most exciting travel attraction, but the Mystic Drawbridge in Mystic, Conn., majestically rises above the norm. Located at the gateway of downtown Mystic, the 21 ft. long Mystic Drawbridge never fails to bring about crowds with its counter weight of 230 tons each and moveable span length […]
The Joy of Fishing in Maine
Fishing in Maine from Maine Office of Tourism on Vimeo. If you enjoy fishing, there’s a good chance you’ll be hooked on this fun sport in the state of Maine. The coastal splendor and its presence as the most heavily forested state in the nation makes Maine a great area to enjoy this beloved cheap […]
Free Tours at the USS Constitution, Boston, Mass.
Did you know… that you can take a free tour of the USS Constitution ship and the USS Constitution Museum, both located in the Navy Yard in the Charlestown section of Boston, Mass.? Affectionately known as “Old Ironsides,” this is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the United States. The USS Constitution is also located […]
Saying “Neigh” To High Cost Tourist Attractions (CLOSED TO PUBLIC)
Definitely call before embarking on this free travel attraction, but the Hallamore Clydesdale horses at Barry Family Farm in Lakeville, Mass., are a amazing sight to behold. Up close, these horses look far more stunning than what we have seen on the old Budweiser television commercials and in other visual and written media. The horses weigh […]
Cheap Food For Boston University Students at T. Anthony’s
As a former Boston University student (I won’t say when), one of my favorite off- campus subjects was dining at T. Anthony’s Pizzeria at 1016 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston, Mass. The cheap prices and excellent thin-crust Italian pizza have withstood the test of time, as this local hangout is just as popular today. Let’s face […]