Archive for June, 2012

Awesome Headliners at 2012 WODS Free Summer Concert Series!

The remainder of the 2012 WODS Free Summer Concert Series promises to be “some kind of wonderful” that will make you “stand tall” — and should inspire a music “affair of the heart.” Pardon...
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Commonwealth BBQ Brings Authentic Barbecue Cuisine to Wrentham, Mass.

Commonwealth BBQ Brings Authentic Barbecue Cuisine to Wrentham, Mass.

What’s an authentic, south of the Mason Dixon line barbecue joint doing in a classic New England small town like Wrentham, Mass.? We have no idea, but it’s sure nice to dine at this...
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Where to Find Affordable Parks in Maine

The Maine Office of Tourism recently tipped us that many parks cost little or nothing for admission. More than 35 Maine State Parks and Historic Sites charge truly affordable admission prices ranging from $3 to $6.50 for...
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Excellent Strawberry Picking at Jane and Paul’s Farm, Norfolk, Mass.

Excellent Strawberry Picking at Jane and Paul’s Farm, Norfolk, Mass.

The strawberry picking is “berry” good, at this writing, at Jane and Paul’s Farm in Norfolk, Mass. This mom and pop farm, located on the appropriately named Fruit St., about 30 miles southwest...
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Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show Schedule/Info

The largest outdoor antiques show in the United States is located right here in New England! It’s called the Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show (also known as the Brimfield Fair) and it traditionally runs for six day...
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Tours, Tastings at Maine Microbreweries, Wineries, Vineyards

Tours, Tastings at Maine Microbreweries, Wineries, Vineyards

Did you know that many Maine microbreweries offer free tours and tastings during the summer? With more than 20 microbreweries in Maine, this is a great way to take a close-up view at the process as...
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Find Cheap Travel Ideas for New England Right Here

Find Cheap Travel Ideas for New England Right Here

Welcome to our little mom and pop blog where we and other people that love New England share their cheap travel ideas and budget travel tips for New England. My name is Eric, a lifelong...
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Three Cheap Ways to Travel in Portland, Maine

Three Cheap Ways to Travel in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine, has gone from a good, solid small city to become seemingly everyone’s travel darling in a short amount of time. Local elected and appointed officials and community have really come together in the...
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Quahog to Predict Number of Cape Cod Beach Days, June 20!

Quahog to Predict Number of Cape Cod Beach Days, June 20!

Marci Tyldesley, of Regan Communications, just tipped us on a Cape Cod event that we think you will “dig”: the 4th annual Cape Cod Quahog Day on Wednesday, June 20. Hosted by...
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Cheap Eats at Red Barn Pizza, Eastham, Mass. (Cape Cod)

Cheap Eats at Red Barn Pizza, Eastham, Mass. (Cape Cod)

The Red Barn Pizza in North Eastham, Mass., near the Cape Cod National Seashore, satisfies as an inexpensive family dining spot specializing in pizza and pasta. It also serves as an alternative to...
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