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.
Looking to escape the hectic pace of Boston? No worries, you don’t have to travel too far to enjoy some truly beautiful walks near Boston. Some are famous destinations, others barely known. All bring about, however, a feeling of tranquility and the chance to feel like you’re a million...
Major tourist attractions usually require a high admission charge, but the Yankee Candle Village flagship store in South Deerfield, Mass.,has common “scents” not to do that. Sure, you could spend a fortune on candles as there are 200,000 candles and 200 scents at the Candle Emporium department. Yankee Candle...
Warren, Rhode Island, is an underrated historic small New England coastal town with narrow streets and a wide variety of things to do. For brevity’s sake, let’s start with three must-visit family-friendly destinations in this charming, unpretentious community… Blount Clam Shack This classic seasonal waterfront clam shack offers an...
Evelynn Sidiropoulos could barely contain herself when the Walpole Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on June 7, 2018, at her new business, Red Cherry Cafe in Walpole, Mass. At the moment when Evelynn knew the official opening of her business was something very real, she became...
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks, offered by the US. National Park Service (NPS), gives travelers a chance to see some of the most scenic areas in the United States, including destinations in New England. The 2018 season brings three remaining Free Entrance Days on April 21 (the first...
Booking.com Marginal Way in Oqunquit, Maine is often considered one of New England’s greatest seaside cliff walks. It is definitely one of those “bucket list” New England travel destinations, and here are some of the reasons why… 1. The views Everywhere you look, there’s a spectacular water view. The...
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