Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine is always a beautiful sight, no matter what time of the year. Mid-February 2022, however, brought extra love for visitors to the legendary lighthouse with a huge heart-shaped wreath right next to the Nubble. The official Nubble Lighthouse Facebook page states that the “wreath is for ALL but an extra […]
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!
Turner Pond, Walpole MA, Features Winter Outdoor Ice Skating
After many years of neglect and abandonment, local volunteers have brought Turner Lodge in Walpole, Mass., back to life with ice skating at beautiful Turner Pond serving as the main activity this winter. The Walpole Ponds Management Committee and other dedicated citizens took on this challenge the past several years with relentless passion and commitment. […]
Daybreak at Sohier Park – York Beach, Maine
Many who choose to wake up early in York, Maine love taking in daybreak at Sohier Park. This coastal gem with free parking is best known as the home of beautiful Nubble Lighthouse. The sunrises at Nubble can be spectacular and I did create a post specifically for that scene (click the link in this […]
A Most Pleasing York Beach, Maine Scene
Look at that sign in this York Beach, Maine scene: Two ocean beaches and one of the most beautiful, famous lighthouses in the United States. That sign says it all about the fun to be had in this classic New England summer travel destination — which, by the way, is really nice to visit in […]
5 Meals/Desserts From Norwood, Mass. Restaurants That Would Look Great on the Food Network
For a mid-sized town, Norwood, Mass. sure offers an outstanding variety of restaurants. Located about 10 miles southwest of Boston, many locals opt to dine out in Norwood instead of the big city knowing they can get a great meal — often at a reasonable price — and easily find a parking spot. Some of […]
2022 Enchanted Village Returns to Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, Mass.
One of the greatest Christmas gifts anyone could give to us New Englanders is the return of the legendary Enchanted Village Christmas Display at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, Mass. The 2022 Enchanted Village opens Nov. 11! Enchanted Village Hours Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday 10 […]
La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights 2022, Attleboro, Mass.
The annual National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette Festival of Lights will shine its Christmas magic with more than 300,000 lights on display over 10 acres, from Thanksgiving Day to the first Sunday in the new year, daily from 5-9 p.m., at the La Salette Shrine in Attleboro, Mass. One of New England’s most […]