Source: ct.gov via Visit on Pinterest Life can still be a day at the beach after Labor Day in southern New England. While many of us equate Cape Cod as the end all for ocean beaches, keep in mind that there’s equally impressive beach life beyond this fabled New England vacation destination. Case in point: […]
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!
Apple Picking at Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis, N.H.
A Brookdale Fruit Farm staff employee just told me that there’s some good apple picking at its “U-Pick” apple orchard in Hollis, N.H.. At this writing, the best apple picking opportunities are for MacIntosh, Honey Crisp and Gala, according to that employee. She also told me that the third week of September is when things […]
Where Can I Find Heavenly Hash Ice Cream in Massachusetts?
I read last night a great question from a Boston, Mass., area friend on Facebook: “I cannot find heavenly hash ice cream anywhere. Is it still made?” The answer is “Yes!,” but before getting into the details, let’s go over the ingredients that comprise heavenly hash ice cream. This once popular ice cream made famous […]
2012 Big E Comes to West Springfield, Mass., Sept 14-30
Many equate the New England fall season with leaf peeping and apple picking, but I would include The Big E on that list. This is New England’s largest fair that takes place every September at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, Mass., (this year, Sept. 14-30). The joyous overload of fun and entertainment […]
Free Updates on Maine Fall Colors Begin Sept. 12
The Maine Office of Tourism reports that the Maine Department of Conservation will begin fall foliage reporting on Sept,. 12. You can access the reports at MaineFoliage.com. On the site, you can sign up to receive free weekly updates by email. Many Maine fall foliage destinations have landed on national “best of” lists including Greenville, […]
Where to Pick Apples in Massachusetts
It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day to almost Labor Day Weekend went by in such a blur and that apple picking is now at the “core” of our late-summer-to-fall day trip opportunities. I am glad to see that the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has cultivated a list of pick your own apple orchards […]
Cheap Tickets for Selected Boston Red Sox and Bruins Games
New England sports fans and travelers on a budget, take note: “Best Value!” tickets through Ace Ticket features some amazingly cheap prices on Red Sox tickets and Boston Bruins tickets for selected games. I have seen Red Sox tickets as low as $ 9 and Bruins tickets for $14. The “Best Value!” deals come and go pretty […]