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.
Following up on the footsteps of our recent “Five Affordable Cape Cod Hotels,” we thought it would be a great idea to feature a similar article for Bar Harbor, Maine — the commercial and very pleasant gateway to Acadia National Park, Maine. Bar Harbor offers water views, a nice...
Salem, Mass., is best known for its witch culture. It is also a very neat, little coastal city with many restaurants and locally-owned shops. Trusted Tours and attractions is offering a good bargain for admission to the . At this writing, an adult ticket sells for $7.25 (normally $8.50),...
Here’s a Maine event that should be “head and antlers” above the rest… The Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce will host Moose Mainea, May 14-June 12, 2011, at Moosehead Lake, Maine. Celebrating the area’s most favorite resident– the moose — these events take place during the time of...
Anyone who says “Nothing is perfect,” clearly hasn’t tried the fried seafood platter at Evelyn’s Drive-In in Tiverton, R.I. Granted, fried seafood isn’t every one’s preference but for fans of this popular New England dish, Evelyn’s offers a superb heaping combination of clams, scallops, calamari, cod fish, shrimp at...
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,...
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...
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,...