Are you looking for a place to safely ride bikes in the Boston, Mass., area? If so, our Thrifty New England Traveler “spokesperson” (sorry for the bad bike pun) says that the free, 11-mile Minuteman Bikeway offers a great stretch of mostly tree-lined “greenway,” for bikers as well as walkers, joggers and inline skaters. Visitors […]
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!
Bushnell Park in Hartford, Conn.: A Scenic Urban Oasis
Bushnell, Park in Hartford, Conn., might be America’s oldest publicly-funded public park but it is ultimately a timeless New England attraction and the centerpiece of this central Connecticut city. The spacious 41 acres grounds in the heart of downtown Hartford are perfect for walking or a jog, and a restored 1914 carousel will leave […]
A Visit To The Educational, Entertaining And Inexpensive Children’s Museum in Easton, Mass.
Sometimes the best New England travel attractions come in small packages. Such is the case with the Children’s Museum in Easton, located in historic North Easton, Mass. Located in a modestly-sized former fire station, the Children’s Museum in Easton was formed in 1986 by Easton mothers in search of hands-on educational experiences for local children. […]
Million Dollar Views At Low-Cost Pack Monadnock Summit, Peterborough, N.H.
The views look mighty good atop the summit of 2,290-foot Pack Monadnock Mountain at Miller State Park (you can either drive or walk it) on Route 101 E in Peterborough, N.H. The panoramic views, include the 3,165 feet high Mt. Monadnock Mountain and on clear days, sightings of Mt. Washington, the Boston skyline and Vermont […]
Visiting Scenic Echo Lake Beach In The NH White Mountains
If you love summer lake swimming and fishing, or a colorful fall foliage experience (not too far away, hard to believe!), be sure to visit Echo Lake Beach, located right off Route 93 in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H. The lake is simply beautiful, one of the most scenic and cleanest bodies of water we’ve traveled […]
Catch A Cape Cod Baseball League Game
It’s playoff time for the Cape Cod Baseball League (amateur league), so we encourage you to catch a game soon before the season is over. The Cape Cod League baseball games — played at several stadiums across Cape Cod, Mass. — truly capture the spirit of America’s National Pastime while also serving as a great […]
HiddenBoston.com Features “Cheap Eats” Restaurants
HiddenBoston.com, a Web Site that focuses on Boston, Mass., area restaurants “just waiting to be found,” has a section on “cheap eats” dining options. It’s a great resource for those living in the area, or for travelers looking for a good meal out at a low price. Whether it’s hot dogs, Italian, diners, roadside shacks, […]