If driving Route 93 in southern New Hampshire and craving pizza, skip the familiar “20 minutes please” order-taking response and head to a place that can cook pizzas in two minutes. The Common Man Roadside service center on the south and northbound sides of Route 93 in Hooksett has brilliantly employed a way to expedite […]
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!
Chasing Waterfalls – Destination: Westminster, Mass.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the food at the 1761 Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster, Mass but there’s just something about the waterfall out front that sticks in the forefront of my travel memories. Many go chasing waterfalls that are big, bold and beyond the norm. I enjoy those type of waterfalls, too, but […]
52 Photos of Walpole, Mass.: Scenic Beauty in a Boston Suburb
The photos of Walpole, Mass. in this post prove that one does not need to focus solely on tourist destinations to experience the heart and soul of New England travel. Walpole, a southwest suburb of Boston with small town charm, exemplifies scenic beauty in many areas of town that give locals places to relax, reflect […]
Sunset at Sohier Park – York Beach, Maine
As mentioned in our previous story on York Beach, Sohier Park is home to Nubble Lighthouse. Most eyes rightfully turn towards this beautiful lighthouse but look around and you’ll see other memorable coastal scenes as well. One such scenic treasure: the expanse of ocean at sunset with Long Sands Beach in the distance. Seeing that […]
Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwich to Die For
Many love Crisp in Walpole, Mass. for serving some of the best South Shore-style bar pizza around but this fabulous take-out place with limited seating also offers other gems like the lobster grilled cheese sandwich. Created with Maine lobster meat and smoked Gouda and cheddar cheeses on buttery sourdough bread, this sandwich surely ranks at […]
Scallops with Bourbon Candied Bacon And Scallions
If you’re tired of the same old restaurant dishes, may I suggest the Scallops Over Bourbon Candied Bacon from the Charred Oak Tavern in Middleboro, Mass.? This dish is every bit as good as it sounds. The seared scallops and crispy bacon with a one-of-a-kind bourbon taste along with scallions make for an appetizer that […]
National Take A Walk In The Park Day
Today is National Take A Walk In The Park Day! Isn’t it amazing they have a day for everything? I know the Boston area will be experiencing spring-like temperatures today so the outlook for walking in the park and not feeling like you’re not in the frozen tundra is good. One of my favorite parks […]