If you’re looking for affordable lodging for your Old Orchard Beach, Maine, vacation, Caris Landings Inn by the Sea is offering some very reasonable rates. While investigating budget-friendly lodging near Old Orchard Beach attractions like the beach, restaurants, shopping and amusements in the downtown district, we came across Caris as a lodging destination that would […]
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!
New England Summer Family Travel Attraction Idea #1: the Minuteman Bikeway
The free 11-mile Minuteman Bikeway spans the western Boston, Mass., suburbs of Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington and Bedford. A former railway, this family-oriented 11-mile bike path is perfect for bicycling, walking, jogging and in-line skating. The untouched scenic land, historic sites and pleasing suburban landscapes make for a nice escape! Additionally, the downtown Lexington area is considered […]
Visit 70-Plus Boston Travel Attractions at Deep Discounts
When looking to visit Boston’s best travel attractions at a deep discount, we feel that the Go Boston Card and Explorer Pass are at the “Hub” of seeing more than 70 top local attractions, activities, tours and museums. Here is what’s currently available for these money-saving admission cards: Boston is a city filled with things […]
Sundaes at the Beach in Wells, Maine (CLOSED)
Had a nice chat the other day with Bob, one of the owners of Sundaes at the Beach in Wells, Maine. He told us that in addition to the homemade ice cream flavors and make-your-own sundae bar, they now serve fresh Maine fried clams (summer only), quarter pound grilled lobster rolls, a variety of grilled […]
Multi-Use Recreation Trails For Spring Days in Maine
If you are longing to get out in the fresh Maine air after this quite challenging winter, the Office of Maine Tourism has tipped us on some great multi-use recreation trails that are popular on spring days. The 6.5 mile-paved Kennebec River Rail Trail is ideal for walkers, runners, bicyclists, roller bladers and leashed dogs. […]
EcoTarium: A Superb Science, Nature Museum in Worcester, Mass.
If you’re looking for a family-fun science and nature based activity in New England, we highly recommend the EcoTarium at 222 Harrington Way in Worcester, Mass. The EcoTarium is an indoor-outdoor museum featuring a trip through the galaxy at the digital planetarium, a narrow gauge railroad and hands-on scientific and nature exhibits. We think you’ll […]
Vermont Farmers Markets by County
Farmers Markets are a great way to buy locally-sourced produce, cheese, meats, eggs, maple syrup and more at generally affordable prices. We are pleased to see that the Vermont Agency of Agriculture has a list of more than 50 Farmers Markets in Vermont, listed by county. Going to a Farmers Market in Vermont is always […]