Boston, Mass., is a four-season travel destination, and spring is just blossoming with vacation opportunities in the “Hub of the Universe.” It can be affordable, too, as we will explain here! You might want to start off your Boston Spring Break, April vacation visit by checking out the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. This […]
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!
No “Red Herrings” When Fishing at Hopkinton State Park
Locals often think of Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, Mass., as a place to swim at one of the two sandy beaches, have a picnic, ride a non-motorized boat, or take a walk along one of the many scenic trails. Let’s not also forget about fishing! The reservoir at Hopkinton State Park offers a good […]
Joan’s Beach and Gift: an Affordable Gift Shop in York Beach, Maine
Aside from Joan’s Beach and Gift being located in one of my all-time favorite vacation destinations — York Beach, Maine — I enjoy this store immensely for carrying a nice mix of regional gifts and clothing that avoid the rip-off prices of so many tourist gift shops. We’ve bought spring jackets for around $20, t-shirts […]
Visiting Idyllic Echo Lake Beach in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
One of the most scenic destinations in New England is at Echo Lake Beach in Franconia State Park, N.H. Located at the base of Cannon Mountain and where the Franconia Range and Kinsman Range meet, this is simply an idyllic White Mountains setting where you can swim, boat (canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals available), and fish. […]
Cheap Double Feature: Coffee and a Movie in Keene N.H.
If there’s too much high drama between your wallet and local movie theater prices, then check out the affordable Colonial Theater at 95 Main St. in Keene N.H. This historic movie house shows first-run movies and has matinees coming in at $6 and for regular time movies, $8 adults and $6 seniors/students. Additionally, live shows […]
The Fun, Affordable and Delicious Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, Mass.
Prince Pizzeria in Saugus, Mass., has been a staple on the North Shore dining scene since the early 1960s, and with good reason: it’s friendly, affordable, unique looking and serves up outstanding Italian-style pizza and homemade pasta dishes. From the huge “Leaning Tower of Pizza” structure outside to the large and colorful dining and function […]
Wickford Diner Features Cheap, Filling Rhode Island Cuisine (CLOSED)
The Wickford Diner is much like Rhode Island: small but full of big surprises. This tiny diner located in a beautiful coastal, village-like setting of North Kingston, R.I., is simply a gem. While you’ll find all the affordable diner staples here like eggs, pancakes, meat loaf, burgers, and BLTs, the real stars here are local […]