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Scenic New England

From the coast to the mountains, New England features some wonderful scenery and this information focuses on the best cheap travel destinations that offer picture-perfect scenes.

Paved Bike Trails on Cape Cod Offer Amazing Scenery

Published on May 21, 2013December 28, 2015 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of Cape Cod Canal Trail

What a great time to get out the bicycle and enjoy New England through this classic, timeless cheap travel activity! With many travelers headed down to Cape Cod from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekends, here are some excellent free paved bike trails from Bourne to Provincetown: Cape Cod...

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Falling in Love With the FarmCoast of Rhode Island, Massachusetts

Published on April 26, 2013February 7, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of farm with horses in Tiverton RI

  Recently, I experienced a day trip I’ll never forget. A one hour drive to the FarmCoast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts revealed a one-of-a-kind combination of farms, villages, beaches and harbors — far removed from the fast-paced environment that we ironically call civilization. Consisting of the small Rhode...

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Daffodils in Litchfield Hills, Conn., in Full Bloom

Published on April 26, 2013October 26, 2013 by Janet Serra, Western CT Convention and Visitors Bureau

As the winter snow melts and the days become warmer and longer, daffodils — the heralds of spring in New England’s Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County — slowly begin to emerge. The best place in Connecticut to watch the sea of yellow unfold is at the Laurel Ridge Foundation...

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Walpole Town Forest in Walpole, Mass., Offers Scenic Serenity in Suburbia

Published on March 20, 2013August 14, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Early morning at the Walpole Town Forest in Walpole, Mass.

The Walpole Town Forest in Walpole, Mass., proves that the wise, old phrase, “seeing beyond the trees” is not always necessary to gain valuable perspectives on life. Outside the trees in this grand old forest, many Walpole residents experience  increasing stresses — including but not limited to more traffic...

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Travel by Social Media: Top 5 New England Sunsets on Pinterest

Published on November 5, 2012November 5, 2012 by Eric Hurwitz

Sunsets are not only beautiful, they are free to watch! From the New England coast to the mountains, sunsets are like snowflakes — not one is the same as the other. Below are our five favorite sunset photos from New England that we have found on Pinterest: Sunset from...

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Maine Open Lighthouse Day to Shine on Sept. 15

Published on July 20, 2012August 1, 2012 by Eric Hurwitz

The Maine Office of Tourism just sent us a message that the 4th Annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day will take place Sept. 15th, 2012. This is a great chance to visit the many beautiful Maine lighthouses that grace the state’s coast, islands and rivers. Most lighthouses will be open...

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Good Blueberry Picking at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm, Millis, Mass.

Published on July 16, 2011 by Eric Hurwitz
A blueberry field at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Millis MA

We’re happy to report that the blueberry picking is just fine, at this writing, at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm in Millis, Mass. While not at peak picking yet, we managed to pick more than a pound of organically fertilized wild blueberries at around $3.00 a pound (per person). At this...

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