Suburban life does not always offer the wide, open green spaces that were once the promise of these cities and towns within proximity of the city. With rampant industrial, commercial and residential development in many of our communities, these natural settings indeed seem to be dwindling in many areas. South of Boston, Mass., the Neponset […]
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!
Christmas Tree Farms in Maine
The Maine Office of Tourism — VisitMaine.com — sent us a press release on open-to-the-public Christmas tree farms across Maine. As you’ll read below, it’s not only about buying a Christmas tree but also traditions to get you in the holiday spirit… More than 50 family tree farms in Maine offer choose-and-cut balsam, fraser or […]
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Maine
Whether by the coast or inland, Maine features many special community tree lighting ceremonies and parades — thus, proving that Maine vacations and day-trip travel extend well beyond summer! Even a special lighthouse gets dressed up for the holiday season (more on that below)! The events aren’t just limited to tree lighting, however; many events […]
Great Suburban Boston Parks: Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington, Mass.
Menotomy Rocks Park in Arlington, Mass., is a free-to-use 34-acre oasis located in the Jason Heights section of Arlington, Mass. With the scenic quarter-mile Hills Pond to stroll around (also some good fishing and winter ice skating here), a playground for the kids, and forested hilly, walking trails, Menotomy Rocks Park, thankfully, hangs onto to […]
Christmas by the Sea in Camden, Maine, Dec. 3-5
It’s hard to believe but weekend New England holiday festivals as well as tree lighting ceremonies are not that far away. A great way to take in the spirit of the New England holiday season, these often affordable events (some are free!) are a great way to celebrate at a town common, white steepled church […]
Fall Walk Through Bird Park, Walpole, Mass.
Sometimes, the best things in life are free. Such is the case with Bird Park in East Walpole, Mass. This beautiful 89-acre park features stone walkways leading you past open, grassy fields, small walking bridges overlooking the water, mature shade trees, tree groves, and ponds. As witnessed here, Bird Park is especially attractive in the […]
Cold Hollow Cider Mill is a “Core” Historic Vermont Attraction
You can spend a lot of money at Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury, Vt., as it’s one of those places where you just want to buy everything! So what’s this historic Vermont attraction doing on the Thrifty New England Traveler Blog? Read on… The other side of the coin is that with a little […]