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Massachusetts Must-Sees in October: Art Show, Pumpkin Patch in Downtown Walpole, Mass.

Published on October 17, 2022October 18, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Uncommon Art on the Common in Walpole, Mass.

Uncommon Art on the Common, Sat., Oct. 22 at the Walpole Town Common Destination Downtown Walpole will be holding its third annual Uncommon Art on the Common event on Sat., Oct. 22 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the Town Common in downtown Walpole, Mass.. Held in conjunction...

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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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La Salette Christmas Festival of Lights 2022, Attleboro, Mass.

Published on November 20, 2021November 8, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz

The annual National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette Festival of Lights will shine its Christmas magic with more than 300,000 lights on display over 10 acres, from Thanksgiving Day to the first Sunday in the new year, daily from 5-9 p.m., at the La Salette Shrine in Attleboro,...

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The 6 Best Independent Bookstores in Massachusetts

Published on April 24, 2020March 7, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
Quaboag Book Shop i West Brookfield, Massachusetts

Editor’s note: Always call ahead to these independent bookstores, especially during the stay-at-home alert as business operations have temporarily changed. Sometimes, it’s hard to get a good read on modern bookstores. Now don’t get me wrong, these bookstores generally offer a tremendous selection of books, a clean logical layout,...

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50 New England Fall Budget Travel Ideas for 2019

Published on August 14, 2019November 15, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of Echo Lake, Franconia State Park, NH

Here are 50 fun, affordable New England fall travel ideas that can be done on a tank of gas, starting from Boston, Mass. 1. Take a mini-train ride into the apple orchards at Belkin Family Lookout Farm in Natick, Mass. What a nice “apple” twist on picking your own...

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Just Got Back From: the Hidden Side of Western Massachusetts

Published on August 26, 2018January 7, 2022 by Eric Hurwitz
View of the Connecticut River Valley from Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.

The Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts receive a lot of travel attention and rightfully so — the mountains, rolling hills, lakes, picture-perfect towns and plenty of culture make for appealing destinations. The Berkshires’ popularity, however, takes away from some other nearby areas that, in their own right, offer peaceful,...

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Why You Should Visit Castle Island in South Boston, Mass.

Published on July 21, 2018February 22, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Castle Island, Boston MA. Photo credit: Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Flickr page

Boston, Mass., tourists are drawn to the bustle of the city, given all its well-preserved history, modern amenities, dining scene, arts and culture and about a million other things.  For those that need a temporary escape with lots of green space and water views, however, I recommend visiting Castle...

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