Many of us are anticipating the last legs of winter to go away and see spring arrive with its warmer weather, blossoming flowers, greener grass, gardening projects, outdoor events and festivals, and, quite simply, the chance to walk outside and enjoy the refreshing, friendlier air. With that said, here are 46 fun, affordable spring New England […]
Eric Hurwitz
I am the publisher and chief writer at VisitingNewEngland.com , a travel Web Site that helps people plan their New England vacations through travel essays, photos, tips, resources, reviews and an online New England hotel reservations center. I am also the publisher of VisitingCooperstown.com and Cooperstown for Kids, both dedicated to helping travelers plan their Cooperstown, NY vacation. Our blogs include The Weekly New England Travel and Vacation Gazette and Massachusetts Restaurant Review Sound Bites. I attended the Boston University School of Public Communications and graduated from Suffolk University with a B.A. in journalism and mass communications. When not working, I enjoy tennis, baseball, walking and watching Boston Red Sox baseball and Boston Celtics basketball!
Sample a Ben and Jerry’s Factory Ice Cream Tour in Waterbury, Vt.
Ice cream fans rejoice: the Ben and Jerry’s Factory Ice Cream Tour stands as one of the coolest family attractions in the Stowe, Vermont area. Located in the beautiful town of Waterbury, the Ben and Jerry’s Factory Ice Cream Tour offers a company history “moo-vie,” and a tour of the production room to learn about the […]
Visiting Rockport, Mass., Just For The ‘Halibut’
Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation in the North Shore town of Rockport, Mass., offer some of the finest ocean views in all of Massachusetts. This is simply the type of place you’d be dreaming of seeing when envisioning a New England coastal vacation. Made of 440 million year old granite sheets, these […]
If You Must Have That Oversized Portion of Food in Massachusetts and Rhode Island…
It has been said that giraffes can eat up to 50 pounds of food a day but since we are not giraffes, here are some local food destinations below that will make you feel like the human version of that hungry animal with the pituitary issue. Eat at your own risk and refrain if you […]
Hotel Discounts Offered Right Now for Your New England Vacation
Booking.com Now is a great time to book a room for your New England summer, fall, winter and spring vacations, but with so many online choices which is the best route to choose when looking for great local hotel discounts? Constantly going through this dizzying challenge myself, I decided to create this convenient Hotel Discount […]
CHEAP EATS GUIDE: Discover The 50 Best Diners in New England
Many years ago, a good friend and co-worker — knowing my love for diners — encouraged me to write a book on diners in New England. I loved the idea, but never got around to creating the book, being so busy for many years with a 110-mile round trip work commute to a stressful but […]
Family Fun: Go Ice Skating at the Boston Common Frog Pond
In the winter, a section of the Boston Common in Boston, Mass., transforms into a beautiful frog — the Frog Pond for ice skating, that is. This is truly a “ribbeting” family-friendly Boston attraction. Sorry for the bad pun, but remember I “toad” you so about this great family attraction that is now open for […]