There’s certainly nothing foul about Fowle’s in coastal Newburyport, Mass. Located in an impressive, historic downtown that has seen an increase in high end galleries, boutiques and trendy restaurants, it’s refreshing that this old-time news stand/variety store and diner remains so popular. Totally void of pretension, Fowle’s has been around since 1865 and is the […]
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!
Make No “MooseStake” About It, Spring Is Here In Maine!
The Office of Maine Tourism (VisitMaine.com) just sent us some excellent information on the best ways to spot a moose in Maine during the spring — generally, the best time to view this rather large animal. Approximately 29,000 moose live in Maine, according to the state Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, with May and […]
Warren’s Lobster House, Kittery, Maine, Offers a Great Coupon Deal
Seafood restaurants aren’t exactly cheap, but one way we’ve found to stay above water when dining out is by taking advantage of coupons offered from Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery, Maine. There’s one, in particular, that we like: $10 off $30 or more of appetizers, entrees, desserts or any combination of the three. Even better […]
Follow “Budget Friendly Hotels in New England” Pinboard on Pinterest
Source: visitingnewengland.com via Visiting on Pinterest We recently received the following email from a VisitingNewEngland.com reader interested in saving money on lodging in New England: “HELP!!! We are coming to New England for a driving tour of back roads in July. But it looks like the hotels will cost more a night than our plane […]
Moose Alley in Rangeley Maine, is Head and Antlers Above Other Bowling Alleys
The Office of Maine Tourism recently tipped us on a cozy bar that has recently turned “urban hip” in Rangeley, Maine. Moose Alley not only has 10 computerized bowling lanes, but also a fire pit surrounded by leather easy chairs, 25 HD TVs, a billiards and darts room, and two private party rooms. Add a […]
Visit Our Affordable New England Travel Pinboard on Pinterest
Source: visitingnewengland.com via Visiting on Pinterest We recently started a Pinterest pinboard for those interested in affordable New England travel destinations. With already 236 followers at this writing, we hope to reach out to thousands before the summer so that we can help people with their New England budget trip planning. You can join our […]
Where and When to View Nesting Bald Eagles in Maine
The Maine Office of Tourism (VisitMaine.com) just tipped us on an event that’s certainly not for the birds: where to view nesting bald eagles throughout the state. With more than 500 nesting pairs producing more than 300 fledglings each spring, Maine is also home to 75 percent of the bald eagle population in New England […]