Did you know only six luncheonettes exist in Massachusetts? That’s certainly not an appetizing fact as these diner-like establishments — also known as soda fountains — were once the staple of the also disappearing local department and five-and-dime stores. Fortunately, places like Ruthie’s Diner in Medfield, Mass., keep the spirit alive by staying true to […]
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 Bristol, R.I., Area Hotel Near 4th of July Parade
Bristol, R.I., features the longest running 4th of July celebration in the United States, dating back to 1785! Bursting with patriotic fun along the main street featuring a red, white and blue colored median strip, this 227th version of the Bristol 4th of July Parade promises to continue the amazing tradition. For starters, you’ll experience […]
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Visiting Museums in Maine with Affordable Admission
VisitMaine, the official tourism site of the State of Maine, just tipped us on several museums in Maine that offer affordable admissions charges and lots of educational and entertaining cultural offerings… The L.C. Bates Museum in Hinckley features a collection of natural history and cultural exhibits, including exotic bird and butterfly specimens as well as […]
Bring Your Appetite to the Patriots Diner in Woonsocket, R.I.
How many of you love a good diner? If in the Woonsocket, R.I. area, you’re in luck as the Patriots Diner serves mountains of amazing, affordable comfort foods with many dinners around the $10 mark. That’s a bargain, as we’ve found out that the portions served here are good for two or three meals, and […]
Two Ice Cream Spots in New England Chosen as “Best” by Food and Wine
I was happy to read that Food and Wine chose Anabelle’s Natural Ice Cream in Portsmouth, N.H., and Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon, Mass., in its recent “Best Ice Cream Spots in the U.S.” article. Both are indeed high quality ice cream destinations, with Anabelle’s located near the waterfront in a beautiful historic city and […]
Cheap Spring Lodging Tip Near Acadia National Park, Maine
As a kid growing up in the Boston, Mass., area, one of the things I always looked forward to most was traveling the six hour trek with family in the spring to Northeast Harbor, Maine, and staying at the Kimball Terrace Inn. Staying at this friendly, well-kept motel during this time of the year was […]