The Princeton, Mass., town green is one of my favorites in Massachusetts with its greatest hits-like collection of what helps make local town commons so special. With its bandstand, large open space, commanding hilltop views, and stunning surrounding historic municipal buildings and pleasing older homes, this is the type of town green that you don’t […]
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!
Has Your Favorite Ice Cream Stand Reopened for the 2016 Season?
One of the true signs of spring is when your favorite ice cream stand reopens for the season. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of warmer weather, longer days and everything blooming, including the lines waiting in the sunshine or under the bright yellow lights at night for some delicious ice cream. Here are some […]
Bringing a Taste of the Vermont Country Store to Your Home
] The Vermont Country Store in Weston, Vt., overflows with such classic New England country store charm that it’s always hard saying goodbye at the end of the visit. Generally regarded as a requisite part of a New England vacation, the Vermont Country Store has been in business since 1946. This rustic, large trip down […]
Rhode Island Bikeways
From the Visit Rhode Island Press Room… Because of its compact size, biking is a natural for the Ocean State. Bike paths and trails stretch through miles of scenic landscape with panoramic views of historic harbors, to Narragansett Bay, along the historic Blackstone River and abundant protected nature preserves of Block Island . Beyond Rhode Island […]
Winter Farmers’ Markets in Maine
We often think of farmers’ markets in New England as primarily a summer activity but, fortunately, many stay open year-round. The Maine Office of Tourism just shared with us a few of the great year-round farmers’ markets in Maine… The Brunswick Winter Market runs every Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with more than three dozen […]
Pancake Houses in New Hampshire to Love
Let’s face it, pancakes fall “flat” when it comes to nutrient-dense foods — too many carbs in its refined flour base and way too many with added toppings like powdered sugar and maple syrup. As an occasional treat, however, for those without blood sugar or other health issues that require a super healthy diet, pancakes […]
PEZ Visitor Center in Orange, Conn., Offers Sweet Self-Guided Tour
The PEZ Visitor Center in Orange, Conn., offers a historical, sweet and ultimately fun self-guided tour of this beloved product that is famous for its mechanical candy dispenser with a famous character’s head on top. The 6,000 sq. ft. facility features PEZ memorabilia, a PEZ touch screen video game, a motorcycle built with PEZ candies, […]