The heat this summer has been virtually unbearable in many parts of New England, so what to do beside the two obvious choices of going to the beach or spending time in an air-conditioned mall? Well, an underrated local activity is skating! Think of it: indoor skating rinks are naturally air-conditioned, you get some […]
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!
Free And Low-Cost Scenic New England Walks, Hikes
Sometimes when it’s just you and nature, the chance to reflect grows like a healthy garden. I thought about New England places that I have enjoyed walking for little or no cost and how I would like to get back to those destinations. Colt State Park (free), off Route 114 in Bristol, RI, for example, […]
First Sandwich Shop, Walpole, Mass., Offers A Large Cheese Pizza For $5.99!
A large cheese pizza for $6.99? How does First Sandwich Shop, of Walpole, Mass., make any “dough” off that? All puns aside, the First Sandwich Shop, in the heart of downtown Walpole (a southwest Boston suburb), has gained a reputation by offering large portions of food at a great value. Now, all this would be […]
A Picturesque Cape Cod Bike Trail
The Shining Sea Bikeway in Falmouth, Mass., (Locust Rd., off Route 28) is a 3.3 mile bike path that meanders along the Vineyard Sound shoreline, ending in the charming coastal community of Woods Hole. The ride is quite level on this former railway, making it ideal for the casual bike rider. Interesting that the Shining […]
Five Dollars Spent To Visit A Classic Maine Beach
When visiting York Beach, Maine, we park in a lot where the owners only charge $5.00 for a weekend day. A five-minute walk will lead you to Short Sands Beach, a lovely Maine ocean beach with free by-foot access, plenty of sand, chilly waves, a quintessential rocky coast and enough nearby attractions even for the […]
The Tasty and Affordable Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Tour, Waterbury Vt.
If you are an ice cream lover, then we’re confident that you’ll be in your full glory visiting the Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Tour at the fabulous Ben and Jerry’s facility in Waterbury, Vt. This educational and entertaining 30-minute tour features a brief history on Ben and Jerry’s at the Cow Over the Moon […]
Share Your Free or Low Cost Admission Events
If you have a free or low-cost admission event you’d like to see posted at Visiting New England On a Budget, we’d love to hear from you! Topics may include, but are not limited to festivals, fairs, concerts, art shows, exhibitions and food and recreational events. We look forward to your contributions in making this […]