Are you looking for a place to safely ride bikes in the Boston, Mass., area? If so, our Thrifty New England Traveler “spokesperson” (sorry for the bad bike pun) says that the free, 11-mile Minuteman Bikeway offers a great stretch of mostly tree-lined “greenway,” for bikers as well as...
Bushnell, Park in Hartford, Conn., might be America’s oldest publicly-funded public park but it is ultimately a timeless New England attraction and the centerpiece of this central Connecticut city. The spacious 41 acres grounds in the heart of downtown Hartford are perfect for walking or a jog, and...
The views look mighty good atop the summit of 2,290-foot Pack Monadnock Mountain at Miller State Park (you can either drive or walk it) on Route 101 E in Peterborough, N.H. The panoramic views, include the 3,165 feet high Mt. Monadnock Mountain and on clear days, sightings of Mt....
If you love summer lake swimming and fishing, or a colorful fall foliage experience (not too far away, hard to believe!), be sure to visit Echo Lake Beach, located right off Route 93 in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H. The lake is simply beautiful, one of the most scenic and...
It’s playoff time for the Cape Cod Baseball League (amateur league), so we encourage you to catch a game soon before the season is over. The Cape Cod League baseball games — played at several stadiums across Cape Cod, Mass. — truly capture the spirit of America’s National Pastime...
The heat this summer has been virtually unbearable in many parts of New England, so what to do beside the two obvious choices of going to the beach or spending time in an air-conditioned mall? Well, an underrated local activity is skating! Think of it: indoor skating rinks...
The Shining Sea Bikeway in Falmouth, Mass., (Locust Rd., off Route 28) is a 3.3 mile bike path that meanders along the Vineyard Sound shoreline, ending in the charming coastal community of Woods Hole. The ride is quite level on this former railway, making it ideal for the casual...