While visiting the affordable Capron Park Zoo in Attleboro, Mass., I could have sworn that one of the birds said “Cheap, cheap!” Whether it was just bird talk or just a PR-crazy vertebrate animal, nothing said about this pleasant, little zoo near the Rhode Island border could have been more accurate....
Summer In New England
Richardson’s, Middleton, Mass., Goes Beyond “Ice Cream Stand”
Richardson’s Ice Cream stand in Middleton, Mass., has “scooped” much of its competition by keeping it’s prices low on ice cream, while also offering two miniature golf courses, a driving range and batting cages. Additionally, you can can tour the farm, see how milk is bottled (we recommend buying...
Enjoy the Swirling Waters of The Basin in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H.
I could stay at the Basin in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H., all day — it was that way as a kid and still is to this very day. This free, beloved White Mountains of New Hampshire family travel destination features a huge granite pothole, 20 feet in diameter,...
Free Housatonic River Association Connecticut Paddle Guide Available
Learn the best ways to paddle the Housatonic and the Farmington Rivers through the free, full color Housatonic River Association Connecticut Paddle Guide Blessed with two major recreational rivers, the Housatonic and the Farmington, and over 9,000 surface acres of lakes and spring-fed ponds, the Litchfield Hills of Northwest...
Paved Bike Trails on Cape Cod Offer Amazing Scenery
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...
Brimfield Antiques Show Brings New Life to Old Stuff
Brimfield, Mass., a small classic New England community in central Massachusetts, becomes larger than life three times a year when the Brimfield Antiques Show comes to town. The 2016 antique shows will take place July 12-17 and September 6-11. The Brimfield Antiques Show is a sight to behold, spanning...
Summer Fun at Palace Playland, Beach at Old Orchard Beach, Maine
If you’re looking for an unpretentious, cheap travel New England beach destination, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, offers waves of fun at the Palace Playland amusement park and the beautiful seven-mile beach. A classic Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend travel and vacation spot, the great stretch of Maine ocean...