It’s hard to believe but Memorial Day Weekend is not that far away. Now is the time to secure a hotel room in your chosen destination before the “No Vacancy” signs go up! For many, Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer, and Cape Cod is the...
The Thrifty New England Traveler
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.
Huge Price Breaks on Hill-Stead Museum Memberships in Farmington, Conn.
The Groupon Hartford, Conn., Deal of the Day for April 5, 2011, is one annual membership to the Hill-Stead Museum, in Farmington, Conn.,; $25 for one individual membership (up to a $50 value) or $37 for one family membership ($75 value). The Hill-Stead Museum — set within a 152-acre...
Tapping into the Spring Maple Syrup Scene and Sugarhouses in Western Connecticut
Editor’s note: with February school winter vacation coming near the end, we can now look to signs of spring not too far ahead in the distance. Sweetness comes to mind when thinking of spring in New England, including the blossoming of flowers, the laundry fresh air, the opening of...
Cheap Maine Travel Destinations from Augusta to the Canadian Border!
Recently, the Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau in Bangor, Maine,, was kind enough to offer us tips on cheap travel ideas in Bangor, Maine. Expanding upon that, they just followed up by graciously providing some fantastic information on cheap Maine travel ideas ranging, geographically, from Augusta to the...
An Affordable Valentine’s Day Idea in Lakeville, Mass.
With the economy struggling big-time, many couples have been finding creative but meaningful ways over the past few years to enjoy Valentine’s Day weekend without the big expense. Last Valentine’s Day, we did just that by taking a nice country drive to Somethin’s Brewin’ Cafe in the pleasant, small...
Best Gas Prices in New England
Here’s something we could all use in New England: finding the best gas prices in or near your neighborhood in the six-state region. We recommend checking back in daily to find the cheapest gas prices in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont! Additionally, you will find...
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...