We just received a fantastic, detailed “New England travel tips article” from Ariane Doud, of Matter Communications, writing about family-fun activities and attractions in the wonderful, small North Shore coastal city of Gloucester, Mass. Thanks, Ariane, for this great info, which we are confident will be quite valuable to...
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Affordable Travel Attractions in Bangor, Maine
Editor’s note: Bangor, Maine, is one of our favorite small cities in New England. Big-city amenities combine quite nicely with a really pleasant small-town feel. There’s plenty to do here, and many folks love the area so much that they make it their permanent residence. Not too long ago,...
Blue Hills Reservation Near Boston Impresses With Many Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Hard to believe that only 20 minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Mass., is the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Blue Hills Reservation with 125 miles of trails over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham and Milton to Randolph. With 635-ft. Great Blue Hill looking like a mountain in...
An Affordable Valentine’s Day Idea in Lakeville, Mass.
With the economy struggling big-time, many couples have been finding creative but meaningful ways over the past few years to enjoy Valentine’s Day weekend without the big expense. Last Valentine’s Day, we did just that by taking a nice country drive to Somethin’s Brewin’ Cafe in the pleasant, small...
Tours of Restoration at Weir Farm National Historic Site, Wilton, Conn.
Free Art of Restoration “Sneak Peek” guided tours will be offered at the Weir Farm National Historic Site “restoration in progress” project in Wilton, Conn., on four Sundays: Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Here, visitors to this Western Connecticut National Park Service landmark...
Affordable Outdoor Ice Skating at Winter Skate, Patriot Place, Foxboro, Mass.
If you feel that you’re budget is skating on thin ice, we recommend gliding on over to Winter Skate at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Mass. The 60X140 ft. outdoor public skating rink offers a well-maintained, affordable winter recreation activity for skaters of all levels. Presented by Reebok, Winter Skate...
Maine Snowshoeing!
The Maine Office of Tourism just sent us a great winter “outdoor recreation” tip… If you’re looking for a fun, healthy, scenic and affordable activity during the New England winter, snowshoeing reigns near the top of the list. Maine offers snowshoeing opportunities on groomed or back country trails at...