The Maine Office of Tourism (VisitMaine.com) recently tipped us on some worthy camping destinations in Maine. As we know, camping is generally an affordable travel activity and often a great way to get familiar with the natural settings of a specific area. What better place than Maine with its...
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Chatham Candy Manor in Chatham, Mass., is One Sweet Place
From the expansive stretches of ocean beaches to the seafood shacks that were tailor-made for summer, Cape Cod is such a sweet place. Making it even that much sweeter is the Chatham Candy Manor in Chatham, Mass. It seems like every kid and adult “kid at heart” that has...
Nubble Lighthouse at Early Evening in Cape Neddick, Maine
If you love lighthouses, the rocky coast of Maine and the peaceful feeling of early evening, then we recommend checking out Nubble Lighthouse at Sohier Park in Cape Neddick, Maine. It’s also free to visit! Of course, visiting Nubble Lighthouse any time of the day is a wonderful experience,...
Resource for 4th of July Fireworks Displays Across Massachusetts
BostonCentral.com has compiled a fantastic list of 2011 4th of July fireworks displays, by date, across Massachusetts, ranging, depending on town or city, from June 24-July 9, 2011, at this writing. Nice to see, too, that BostonCentral has included scheduled times and locations for each event as well as,...
Fun and Fried Food at Short Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine
Those that have visited Short Sands Beach at York Beach, Maine, love this beautiful ocean beach with the nice stretch of sand, some rocky coast as well as free foot access and cheap parking options nearby. Adding to this wave of low-cost summertime New England fun are the Surfside...
Cheap Candlepin Bowling at Norwood Sport Center, Norwood, Mass.
If you’re looking for a fun, family-oriented cheap summer activity around the Boston area, we think that the Norwood Sport Center candlepin bowling alley in Norwood, Mass., will “strike” a positive chord with you. For just $3 a string, this no-frills but clean and up-to-date bowling alley is a...
Resource for 4th of July Fireworks Celebrations in Connecticut
Thanks to the VisitNewHaven Facebook Fan Page for alerting us to WTNH News Channel 8’s list of 2011 4th of July Fireworks in Connecticut for Independence Day celebrations. The celebrations are not only on July 4th as events range from June 25 to July 16, at this writing. WTNH states...