The Lighting of the Green and Lights On Festival in Taunton, Mass. will take place Sat., December 7, 2019, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the historic Taunton Green. The event features live entertainment, kids’ activities, fireworks, and, of course, the beautiful holiday lights. If you can’t make it, don’t worry — the lights […]
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!
Mr. Sound Bite Goes to the Foxtown Diner in Shelburne Falls, Mass.
The Foxtown Diner in Shelburne Falls, Mass., continues a proud tradition of serving delicious comfort foods in an old-fashioned small town setting. With excellent service, good coffee, real maple syrup for the pancakes and a heavy dose of local conversation, this is the type of cheap eats breakfast, lunch and early dinner spot that is […]
Why Walking in Williamstown, Mass., is Wonderful
This isn’t going to be one of those articles that goes over everything to see and do in Williamstown, Mass. Instead, this post simply encourages you to get out in the fresh air and walk the beautiful central district while the weather is still good. Home of Williams College, Williamstown makes for a wonderful walking […]
5 Underrated, Beautiful New England Fall Foliage Destinations
[bctt tweet=”To fully enjoy fall travel in New England, consider taking the road less taken.”] If you love the New England fall foliage season but would rather “leaf” behind the overwhelming tourist crowds, have no worries. New England offers many less traveled, beautiful autumn destinations that will allow you to focus better on what you […]
Traveling on a Budget to Plymouth, Mass.
Want to take a pilgrimage to Plymouth, Mass., without making a “pil-grimace” face in regards to the expense of the trip? Well, there’s no need to cry fowl on spending too much money (sorry for the turkey pun). Known as the destination where pilgrims settled in 1621, Plymouth offers many pilgrim-related attractions, some nice beaches, […]
3 Mouthwatering Cheap Eats Spots in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
The Northeast Kingdom of Vermont epitomizes the most beloved elements of Vermont — scenic mountain views and rolling hills, beautiful lakes, small friendly unassuming towns and farms all over the place. Although I have only been a few times, the memories remain and the ambition to return soon to this wonderful region of New England […]
14 Low-Cost, Affordable Things to Do in Rhode Island
Rhode Island might be a small state, but it has many big-time free and affordable things to do: 1. Cliff Walk, Newport Walk the 3.5 pathway in Newport with its spectacular views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and famous mansions. 117 Memorial Blvd. Tel. (401) 845-5300 2. East Bay Bike Path Bike the free 14-mile East […]