I remember it all at Cate Park in Wolfeboro, N.H. despite the visit being several months ago. Foliage leaves resting on manicured bushes, the fresh country air, views of the mountains and crystal clear Lake Winnipesaukee, docks gently jetting out into the water and the trees turning magical autumn colors. Such a peaceful scene, amazingly just […]
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!
This Chicken Salad is Unlike Any Other
Chicken salad remains a staple for sandwiches and wraps but rarely goes beyond the predictable. Michael’s Deli and Cafe in Wrentham, Mass. has done something about that. Its Willow Tree Thanksgiving sandwich/wrap features a heaping portion of the famous locally-made chicken salad and adds homemade stuffing and cranberry sauce. Clearly a variation of what many […]
Scones That Stand on Their Own
Many of us eat scones but sometimes wonder why we do that. Often, these baked goods come across as dry, hard as a hockey puck and beyond the taste of stale bread. Not so with the Ever So Humble Pie Company’s version out of a storefront located in a former industrial building in East Walpole, […]
The 6 Best Independent Bookstores in Massachusetts
Editor’s note: Always call ahead to these independent bookstores, especially during the stay-at-home alert as business operations have temporarily changed. Sometimes, it’s hard to get a good read on modern bookstores. Now don’t get me wrong, these bookstores generally offer a tremendous selection of books, a clean logical layout, good customer service and some excellent […]
Sunset at Sachuest in Middletown, R.I.
Love a beautiful sunset? You should check out Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown, R.I. Located on 242-acres, this glorious expression of Mother Nature’s scenic beauty never fails to amaze. Sunsets surely provide one of the main draws of the area. Find some space, walk one of the many paths and revel in the […]
Why Winter in Newport, Rhode Island Warms a Traveler’s Soul
There’s an unofficial misguided rule that summer ends at coastal New England tourist destinations after Labor Day Weekend. Not true. Winter in Newport, Rhode Island, as a prime example, can warm the soul even at its coldest temperatures. The magnetic, scenic draw of the sea remains, of course, and there’s still plenty to see and […]
Finding New England in your backyard
I never prioritized getting New England travel advice from the person trying to sell a destination. Better to discover on your own or hear about special places through your family, friends and neighbors. Here’s the thing: You can even discover the best New England destinations in your own town, city or village. Find a park, […]