One of the most scenic destinations in New England is at Echo Lake Beach in Franconia State Park, N.H. Located at the base of Cannon Mountain and where the Franconia Range and Kinsman Range meet, this is simply an idyllic White Mountains setting where you can swim, boat (canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals available), and fish. […]
Month: April 2012
Cheap Double Feature: Coffee and a Movie in Keene N.H.
If there’s too much high drama between your wallet and local movie theater prices, then check out the affordable Colonial Theater at 95 Main St. in Keene N.H. This historic movie house shows first-run movies and has matinees coming in at $6 and for regular time movies, $8 adults and $6 seniors/students. Additionally, live shows […]
The Fun, Affordable and Delicious Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, Mass.
Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, Mass., has been a staple on the North Shore dining scene since the early 1960s, and with good reason: it’s friendly, affordable, unique looking and serves up outstanding Italian-style pizza and homemade pasta dishes. From the huge “Leaning Tower of Pizza” structure outside to the large and colorful dining and function […]
Wickford Diner Features Cheap, Filling Rhode Island Cuisine (CLOSED)
The Wickford Diner is much like Rhode Island: small but full of big surprises. This tiny diner located in a beautiful coastal, village-like setting of North Kingston, R.I., is simply a gem. While you’ll find all the affordable diner staples here like eggs, pancakes, meat loaf, burgers, and BLTs, the real stars here are local […]
Download the Free Stowe, Vt. App for Area Travel Ideas
If you’d like mountains of free travel and vacation information about Stowe Vt., we suggest downloading the Stowe App. Created by GoStowe.com — the official tourism site for Stowe — the Stowe app features information on this famous Vermont vacation destination including hotels, dining, shopping, nightlife, entertainment, hiking ,biking, trail maps, events and festivals. The […]
Outdoor Adventures in Northern Maine
The Maine Office of Tourism recently wrote us about the recently launched web site, GoAroostook.com, that serves as a resource for finding four seasons of fun outdoor activities in northernmost Maine. Information includes paddling, dog sledding, mountain and road biking, snowshoeing and hiking, as well as visitor resources and related events. A great added feature […]
Avoid Spring Break in New England Becoming “Spring Broke”
April Spring Break means plenty of travel opportunities in New England for parents and their school age kids. Here are some cheap trip ideas that help you avoid Spring Break becoming “spring broke”: Fun New England Traditions The Swan Boats of Boston at the Boston Public Garden is scheduled to open for the 2012 season […]