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“Museum Day Live!” Offers Free Admission to Participating Museums, Sept. 24, 2016

Published on December 27, 2105May 23, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of a whale skeleton at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

The Smithsonian Magazine’s “Museum Day Live!” will take place Sept. 24, 2016, offering free admission to more than 1,400 participating museums and cultural venues nationwide. This free admission allows one person, plus a guest, to access a participating museum. You can download a ticket at the Smithsonian Magazine Web Site....

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2022 Enchanted Village Returns to Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, Mass.

Published on November 20, 2021November 8, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of Christmas display at Enchanted Village, Jordan's Furniture, Avon MA

One of the greatest Christmas gifts anyone could give to us New Englanders is the return of the legendary Enchanted Village Christmas Display at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, Mass. The 2022 Enchanted Village opens Nov. 11! Enchanted Village Hours Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 11...

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10 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Boston for Free in 2019

Published on September 16, 2019November 15, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Fall time at Boston Common in Boston MA. Photo credit: BostonSphere on Flickr

The best New England fall travel always seems to be equated with back roads and rural scenes, so any talk about cities not being great autumn destinations is really just an urban myth. Boston is one of America’s finest cities, so why wouldn’t the fall travel season be part...

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Free Admission at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Published on August 27, 2018November 15, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Yankee Candle Village, the "Scenter of the Universe," in South Deerfield MA. Photo: Visit Massachusetts Flickr page.

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...

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When Do Free Entrance Days in the National Parks Take Place in 2018?

Published on March 25, 2018March 26, 2018 by Eric Hurwitz

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...

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10 Reasons to Love Marginal Way in Ogunquit Maine

Published on February 22, 2018February 6, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Marginal Way, Ogunquit, ME. Photo: Sarah Diment Bechmere Inn.

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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Lighting of the Nubble Lighthouse 2019 at Cape Neddick, Maine

Published on October 28, 2017March 19, 2021 by Eric Hurwitz
Nubble Lighthouse during the holidays

If you want to see a “bright light” amongst all the Christmas displays and decorations in New England, be sure to check the free 2019 Lighting of the Nubble event on Sat., Nov. 30, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Nubble Lighthouse in Sohier Park, Cape Neddick,...

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