We thought it would be a great idea to create a Twitter list with live, streaming updates of farm stands and farmers markets in New England. Check back in often to see what “crops” up… As you can see, New England certainly raises the barn when it comes to great farm stands! From the small […]
Month: April 2012
How to Dine in Kennebunk, Maine, for Under $10
Federal Jack’s in Lower Kennebunk Village, Maine, really doesn’t fall into the “cheap eats” category, but you can still dine affordably at this popular southern coastal Maine restaurant. That’s a good thing as Federal Jack’s is hard to pass on, given its outstanding second-floor water views of the Kennebunk River and its location just a […]
Spring Magic at Short Sands Beach York Beach, Maine
The air is refreshing, the beach largely empty and the feeling of the rocky Maine coast in its full glory at Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine. Spring is simply an ideal time to visit this beautiful quarter mile of sandy beach with rocky coast and scenic ocean views. Free foot access, and at […]
Request Free Travel Guides from New England State Tourism Agencies
One of the best ways to learn more about New England travel is by requesting free travel guides from state tourism agencies in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Here are the travel guide links to the state tourism agency web pages: Connecticut Getaway Guide Maine Travel Guides Massachusetts Insider’s Guide (app) […]
Boston Spring Break Travel Ideas for the Budget-Minded
Boston, Mass., is a four-season travel destination, and spring is just blossoming with vacation opportunities in the “Hub of the Universe.” It can be affordable, too, as we will explain here! You might want to start off your Boston Spring Break, April vacation visit by checking out the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. This […]
No “Red Herrings” When Fishing at Hopkinton State Park
Locals often think of Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, Mass., as a place to swim at one of the two sandy beaches, have a picnic, ride a non-motorized boat, or take a walk along one of the many scenic trails. Let’s not also forget about fishing! The reservoir at Hopkinton State Park offers a good […]
Joan’s Beach and Gift: an Affordable Gift Shop in York Beach, Maine
Aside from Joan’s Beach and Gift being located in one of my all-time favorite vacation destinations — York Beach, Maine — I enjoy this store immensely for carrying a nice mix of regional gifts and clothing that avoid the rip-off prices of so many tourist gift shops. We’ve bought spring jackets for around $20, t-shirts […]