If you are going bananas trying to find new, interesting family travel attractions in New England, may we suggest The Curious George Store in Cambridge, Mass.? This delightful Harvard Square store is the world’s only brick-and-mortar retail store that sells everything Curious George. Curious George books and DVDs, toys, stuffed animals, clothing, greeting cards, home […]
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!
Finding the Perfect Jordan Marsh Style Blueberry Muffin in Medway, Mass.
I think deep down inside most people had an underlying reason to shop at the former Jordan Marsh department stores around New England, and that was for the legendary Jordan Marsh blueberry muffin. As a child, I couldn’t wait to bypass the Clinique saleswomen in their white lab coats near the front entrance, the perfume […]
Steaming Tender in Palmer, Mass., Right on Track as a Great Railroad Station Restaurant
Our past few restaurant experiences have been real train wrecks but not Steaming Tender in Palmer, Mass. We are all aboard with its incredible railroad station restaurant theme, friendly service and excellent food, all based on a first visit. Ideally located just a few minutes off Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90, exit 8) as a standalone […]
35 Fun New England Travel Ideas in November 2015 for the Budget-Minded
November in New England offers some wonderful travel opportunities, including holiday parades, festivals, fairs, cozy restaurants, uncrowded beaches for walking, affordable off-season waterfront lodging and even a famous lighthouse all dressed up in Christmas lights… 1. Get in the Thanksgiving spirit where it all began at the Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade on Sat., Nov. 21. The […]
Going Back in Time at the Ye Olde Tavern in West Brookfield, Mass.
Many New England businesses come and go. Then there’s the Ye Olde Tavern in West Brookfield, Mass., one of the oldest operating taverns in the United States. Dating back to 1760 and located right off the beautiful West Brookfield town common, the Ye Olde Tavern (actually called the West Brookfield House until 1906) has hosted […]
6 New England Farms That Sell Organic, Pastured, Free Range Turkeys
Let’s face it, Thanksgiving isn’t the most healthy food day but we can still do our best to tip the scales in the right direction by purchasing organic, pastured and free range turkeys from local New England farms. The certified organic label usually means the turkey has not been raised using artificial growth hormones and […]
When Bird Park in Walpole, Mass., Shines in Fall Colors
There’s no telling when the leaves will drop, but Bird Park in Walpole, Mass., typically turns into a fall foliage wonderland during late October and the very beginning of November. Along the way, the 89 acre park features ponds, brooks, stone bridges, open fields, groves of trees, three miles of meandering paved and dirt paths, […]