The Thrifty New England Traveler loves pizza as a cheap, filling meal during his New England travel, so we recently read with mouthwatering interest The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Pizzas in America 2013 article. Happily, 12 New England pizzerias made the famous food site’s list, including Galleria Umberto Rosticceria, Scampo, Regina Pizzeria, Santarpio’s, Coppa and […]
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!
Cheap New England Travel Attractions Resources
Finding cheap New England travel ideas online can become an extended road trip of its own as challenges often arise trying to extract the best budget attractions and destinations from the expensive ones. Yes, our Thrifty New England traveler web site helps you solve that problem — and sure, we recommend you staying on our […]
Defying the Look of Suburbia at Noon Hill in Medfield, Mass.
If you enjoy easy hikes and amazing scenic views but don’t want to stray too far from the Boston area, Noon Hill in Medfield, Mass., peaks as a fantastic destination. A quick 30-minute hike on well-marked trails in a dense wooded setting ultimately gives way at 370 ft. to stunning views of rolling hills and […]
World’s End in Hingham, Mass., Defines Scenic Beauty Near Boston
The views at World’s End in Hingham, Mass., promise instant memories every step of the way. Everywhere you look, the scenery acts like a greatest hits collection of the best of rural, coastal New England travel. The 251-acres feature tree-lined, well-manicured carriage paths leading to rocky shores, wide hillsides, open grassy lands, saltwater marshes, meadows, […]
Borderland State Park: Finding Natural Inspiration in a Boston Suburb
For all its conveniences, the Boston suburbs can sometimes seem out of whack. Traffic and taxes gets worse every year, chain stores displace mom and pop stores, and commercial, industrial and residential development take over our increasingly rare open spaces. Not all hope is lost, however, thanks to spots like Borderland State Park in Easton, […]
Early Fall Flat Water Kayaking Around Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Good early fall weather days bring about wonderful opportunities to go flat water kayaking around New England. Kayaking is a fabulous way to experience the peaceful side of New England while getting some outdoor exercise. Rentals are often affordable — and if you have your own kayak, the joys of budget travel kick in even […]
Cheap Eats Restaurants Perfect for the New England Fall Season
Some New England restaurants seem tailor-made for the fall season with their rustic and cozy atmospheres. With a slight chill in the air and colorful leaves everywhere you look, the following places to dine out certainly complement a scenic New England autumn day trip or vacation…. Parker’s Maple Barn, Mason, N.H. Located about a half-hour […]