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The Thrifty New England Traveler is a VisitingNewEngland.com blog to help you travel more and spend less in New England, including attractions, events, dining and lodging.

Massachusetts Must-Sees in October: Art Show, Pumpkin Patch in Downtown Walpole, Mass.

Published on October 17, 2022October 18, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Uncommon Art on the Common in Walpole, Mass.

Uncommon Art on the Common, Sat., Oct. 22 at the Walpole Town Common Destination Downtown Walpole will be holding its third annual Uncommon Art on the Common event on Sat., Oct. 22 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the Town Common in downtown Walpole, Mass.. Held in conjunction...

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Turner Pond, Walpole MA, Features Winter Outdoor Ice Skating

Published on January 22, 2022January 23, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Ice skating at Turner Pond and Lodge in Walpole, Mass.

After many years of neglect and abandonment, local volunteers have brought Turner Lodge in Walpole, Mass., back to life with ice skating at beautiful Turner Pond serving as the main activity this winter. The Walpole Ponds Management Committee and other dedicated citizens took on this challenge the past several...

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5 Meals/Desserts From Norwood, Mass. Restaurants That Would Look Great on the Food Network

Published on January 14, 2022January 15, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz

For a mid-sized town, Norwood, Mass. sure offers an outstanding variety of restaurants. Located about 10 miles southwest of Boston, many locals opt to dine out in Norwood instead of the big city knowing they can get a great meal — often at a reasonable price — and easily...

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Introducing the Nubble Lighthouse Throw Pillow for Your Home

Published on April 28, 2021January 7, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Nubble Lighthouse throw pillow. - York Beach, Maine

We all like to take home a memory of our favorite travel destinations, whether a t-shirt, coffee mug, ornament, refrigerator magnet, etc. And why not? Part of our human DNA lives on memories, taking us to a beloved place that we might not be able to return to for...

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Nubble Lighthouse, Up Close – York Beach, Maine

Published on April 16, 2021January 7, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz

Nubble Lighthouse in York Beach, Maine ranks amongst the best known and most photographed lighthouses in the United States of America. It’s easy to see why. The exceptionally well-maintained lighthouse features a two-story keeper’s house, a 41-ft. tower rising 88 ft. above the high water mark and several outbuildings...

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The 6 Best Independent Bookstores in Massachusetts

Published on April 24, 2020March 7, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Quaboag Book Shop i West Brookfield, 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,...

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Sunset at Sachuest in Middletown, R.I.

Published on February 7, 2020April 30, 2020 by Eric Hurwitz
Sunset in November at Sachuest Point in Middletown, Rhode Island.

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...

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