Thank goodness the barn door never closed on the family-owned Cook’s Valley Farm in Wrentham, Mass. With farming in the Cook family dating back to 1664, this ancient, welcoming farm stand certainly looks weathered, but that doesn’t matter — the real draw here is in the produce. Unlike some other mom and pop farms that […]
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!
How to Receive New Hampshire Fall Foliage Updates
Source: Uploaded by user via DialAFlight: on Pinterest The VisitNH web site became even more colorful today with its foliage tracker and general foliage page, updating readers on the latest foliage conditions, region-by-region. Weekly updates for the White Mountains, Lakes Region, Monadnock, Merrimack Valley, Seacoast, Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee and Great North Woods will occur every Wednesday […]
If You Must Have That Fried Seafood Platter…
Fried seafood is not good for you, but if you must have this type of altered fish opt for the platter at Petey’s Summertime Seafood and Bar in Rye, N.H. Petey’s turns out a tasty fried seafood platter with a mound of perfectly fried, tender clams, scallops, shrimp and haddock, as well as a heaping […]
Hidden Travel Gem: Bridge Village Heritage Park, Berkley, Mass.
I love coming across hidden New England travel gems, especially when they are free! Not too long ago, I was driving back from Somethin’s Brewin’ Cafe in Lakeville, Mass., and came across this beautiful little spot called Bridge Village Heritage Park in Berkley, Mass. Many people come here for kayaking, canoeing and picnicking, but I […]
Free Updates on Vermont Fall Colors Begin Sept. 18
Here’s a heads-up on how to track the fall colors of Vermont… VermontVacation.com — the official State of Vermont tourism site — will be featuring updated Vermont fall foliage reports on Tuesdays from Sept. 18-Oct. 30. The free updates on Vermont fall colors will feature best driving route maps, audio updates and recommended walking and hiking destinations […]
Cheap Eats at the Maine Diner, Wells, Maine
The Maine Diner in Wells, Maine, makes it easier for dining patrons to deal with the tough economy by offering many meals under $10 from its very large menu. Whether homemade mac and cheese, homemade crabmeat salad, fried clams strip roll, a burger, eggs florentine, almond encrusted french toast, the Maine Diner really keeps the […]
Walden Pond in Concord, Mass. Shines During the Fall Foliage Season
Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, Mass., is nice any time of the year, but it’s easier to “fall” in love with this idyllic spot during the New England fall foliage season. Henry David Thoreau’s former home provides a wonderfully peaceful experience, most notable by taking a 45-minute walk around the placid pond that was […]