When looking for things to do during the February school vacation breaks in New England, keep in mind that the North and Western regions of Maine have plenty of snow, at this writing, according to the Office of Maine Tourism — that means plenty of winter recreation opportunities. Snowmobile trails, ski mountains and cross country ski trails […]
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!
Visit Our New England Diners Photo Tour on Pinterest
Source: visitingnewengland.com via Eric in on Pinterest If you love “slice of Americana” dining spots in New England, check out our Diners and Roadside Restaurants on Pinterest photo tour. This virtual pin board of colorful diner and roadside restaurant photos offers a tour de force of many affordable well-known and hidden eating places. Some featured […]
How to Purchase Discount Tickets to the Salem Witch Museum
If you feel like your wallet is under a money-losing spell when visiting local travel attractions, a remedy is by purchasing discount tickets to the Salem Witch Museum in Salem, Mass., through Trusted Tours and Attractions. This must-see Salem destination brings you back to the Salem Witch Trials in 1692 through a tour that features life-size figures, […]
The Best Pizza Destinations in Boston
Boston, Mass., natives love their pizza! Whether enjoying a pie in the Italian North End of Boston or in a working class neighborhood, there are plenty of choices for locals and travelers to choose from this form of good, cheap eats. We could go on forever, but here are the three best pizza places in […]
Seeing the Good in The Goodness Store in East Douglas, Mass.
The Goodness Store and News Room Restaurant in East Douglas, Mass., might have faded signs outside, but inside you’ll find a hometown business with no signs of fading. This old-time variety store that has been around forever won’t win any beauty contests, mind you, but it’s a great, budget-friendly place to grab a burger or […]
Affordable Valentine’s Day Vacation Rental Getaways in New England
Are you looking for an affordable getaway for Valentine’s Day in New England? We found several vacation rentals, at this writing, on Homeaway.com’s Valentine’s Day Getaways page for $100 a night or under. We’d recommend browsing these cheap vacation getaways to check for availability. Destinations include Wells Maine, Sugarloaf Maine, Lake Winnipesaukee N.H., the White […]
Cheap Lodging in Gorham N.H. Near Skiing
We all know that lodging can get mighty expensive around New England ski country, but that’s not always the case. The Royalty Inn in Gorham, N.H., is keeping it prices well under $100 a night, at this writing, and is only 10 miles to Wildcat Mountain and 25 miles to Sunday River in Newry, Maine. […]