Fishing in Maine from Maine Office of Tourism on Vimeo. If you enjoy fishing, there’s a good chance you’ll be hooked on this fun sport in the state of Maine. The coastal splendor and its presence as the most heavily forested state in the nation makes Maine a great...
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.
A Locally-Owned Newton Mass. Book Store With Great Prices
The New England Mobile Book Fair in Newton, Mass., has amazingly survived the big-box world of chain book stores — someone should write a book on this! Started in 1957 by the late former Harvard University-trained chemist Louis Strymish, the New England Book Mobile doesn’t look much different today...
Saving Lodging Money In Vermont For The Fall Season
If you don’t feel like paying those high fall seasonal lodging rates during the Vermont fall foliage season, we recommend checking out the dirt cheap Motel 6 in Colchester, Vt. (just outside Burlington, Vt.). As an example, we just checked out booking a room for two adults during the...
Blueberry And Raspberry Picking At Rose’s Berry Farm, S. Glastonberry, Conn.
We just read on Rose’s Berry Farm’s Twitter page the following about berry picking: “Today (Aug. 17) we are open for pick your own BLUEBERRIES (Elliots) and RASPBERRIES until 5 p.m. The last truck heads out to the fields at 4:30 p.m.!” If you haven’t been berry picking, we, at...
Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, Maine, Offers Peace And Solitude
Goose Rocks Beach, located on the remote outskirts of Kennebunkport, Maine, is pristine, isolated and wonderfully scenic — the perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle. The fabulous views of Goose Rocks and Timber Island and a great three-mile stretch of beach make Goose Rocks a...
Prospect Terrace Park Offers Commanding Views of Providence, R.I.
Providence, R.I., has seen an incredible resurgence in the past 15 years, complete with a skyline, a growing cultural and dining scene, restored hotels and revitalization of many neighborhoods. High atop leafy College Hill (home of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design) — you’ll be able to...
Feasting On A Dining Bargain At The Red Arrow Diner, Milford, N.H.
We highly recommend pointing yourself over to the Red Arrow Diner in the quintessential New England town of Milford, N.H., for a hearty “comfort food” meal at low prices and with a touch of down-to-earth service. Restaurant.com currently offers a $25.00 gift certificate for just $10.00, so you’ll be...