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The Cliff Walk, Newport, R.I.

Published on March 3, 2016November 15, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
View of gazebo and water at the Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island.

Is it just me, or is the The Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I., the best coastal walk in New England? Other than Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine and Coast Guard Beach on Cape Cod, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more scenic ocean side stroll at a New England...

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Why Walking in Williamstown, Mass., is Wonderful

Published on October 17, 2015November 3, 2015 by Eric Hurwitz

This isn’t going to be one of those articles that goes over everything to see and do in Williamstown, Mass. Instead, this post simply encourages you to get out in the fresh air and walk the beautiful central district while the weather is still good. Home of Williams College,...

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5 Underrated, Beautiful New England Fall Foliage Destinations

Published on September 18, 2015October 3, 2018 by Eric Hurwitz
Ocean Trail, Acadia National Park ME

If you love the New England fall foliage season but would rather “leaf” behind the overwhelming tourist crowds, have no worries. New England offers many less traveled, beautiful autumn destinations that will allow you...

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35 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors in New England

Published on March 5, 2014April 27, 2018 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of Jordan Pond, Acadia National park, Maine

Wonderful opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors abound in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In no particular order, I came up with some amazing, free  or low-cost outdoor New England travel and vacation destinations for scenic walks, hikes and places to ride a bike that...

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World’s End in Hingham, Mass., Defines Scenic Beauty Near Boston

Published on October 15, 2013July 27, 2018 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of World's End, Hingham MA

The views at World’s End in Hingham, Mass., promise instant memories every step of the way. Everywhere you look, the scenery acts like a greatest hits collection of the best of rural, coastal New England travel. The 251-acres feature tree-lined, well-manicured carriage paths leading to rocky shores, wide hillsides,...

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Borderland State Park: Finding Natural Inspiration in a Boston Suburb

Published on October 2, 2013October 21, 2013 by Eric Hurwitz
Picture of bench at pond, Borderland State Park

For all its conveniences, the Boston suburbs can sometimes seem out of whack. Traffic and taxes gets worse every year, chain stores displace mom and pop stores, and commercial, industrial and residential development take over our increasingly rare open spaces. Not all hope is lost, however, thanks to spots...

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York Harbor Cliff Path Reaches New Heights for Coastal Maine Travel

Published on September 22, 2013January 7, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Picture of Cliff Path York Harbor Maine

Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine, and The Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I., hold high honors as the best known, most interesting New England coastal walk paths, but York Harbor, Maine, features a contender of its own called the Cliff Path. Well-known to York residents and visitors — and unknown...

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