Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth is a shining example of a great Maine lighthouse. Dating back to the late 1700s, this beautiful southern coastal Maine lighthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Place is ideally situated along the scenic rocky coastline. Some lighthouses in New England have odd shapes […]
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!
One Way to Beat the Heat in New England…
Many areas of New England aren’t feeling so hot due to the high temperatures. One sure-fire way to beat the New England heat is by visiting your local shopping mall. We’ve got quite a few in New England and unless the mall air conditioning is on the brink, these type of shopping destinations usually exhibit […]
Clay Hill Farm Dining Deal in Cape Neddick (Near Ogunquit, Maine)
If you’re looking for affordable dining deal at an upscale “date night” restaurant in the Ogunquit, Maine, area, here’s an excellent bargain we have found… in Cape Neddick, Maine, is, at this writing, offering through Restaurant.com a $25 certificate for $10. This wonderful restaurant — located in the country but within close proximity to the […]
Commonwealth BBQ Brings Authentic Barbecue Cuisine to Wrentham, Mass.
What’s an authentic, south of the Mason Dixon line barbecue joint doing in a classic New England small town like Wrentham, Mass.? We have no idea, but it’s sure nice to dine at this nostalgic-looking roadside shack that truly goes great lengths to recreate great barbecue foods. The barbecue meats at Commonwealth BBQ are pit […]
Where to Find Affordable Parks in Maine
The Maine Office of Tourism recently tipped us that many parks cost little or nothing for admission. More than 35 Maine State Parks and Historic Sites charge truly affordable admission prices ranging from $3 to $6.50 for non-resident adults and even less for Maine residents and all seniors. Admission is $1 for children ages five to […]
Excellent Strawberry Picking at Jane and Paul’s Farm, Norfolk, Mass.
The strawberry picking is “berry” good, at this writing, at Jane and Paul’s Farm in Norfolk, Mass. This mom and pop farm, located on the appropriately named Fruit St., about 30 miles southwest of Boston, has a surprisingly high number of strawberry plants within several rows. You feel like your somewhere in rural Upstate New […]
Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Show Schedule/Info
The largest outdoor antiques show in the United States is located right here in New England! It’s called the Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Show (also known as the Brimfield Fair) and it traditionally runs for six day periods, Tuesday through Sunday, in May, July and September. For 2012, the July dates are 10-15 and September […]