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Spring in New England

New England cheap travel spring destinations to get you outdoors after a long, cold winter.

Exploring the Bridge of Flowers, Glacial Potholes in Shelburne Falls, Mass.

Published on September 6, 2016February 6, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Birdge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

The one-of-a-kind Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Mass., is a must-see New England travel attraction as this former trolley bridge features 400 ft. of more than 500 varieties of flowers, shrubs and vines! The best times to see the Bridge of Flowers: the spring when flowers bloom, summer...

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Monday Photo of the Day: Spring Takes a Backseat to Winter

Published on April 4, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz
Spring becomes winter in New England.

Spring temporarily took a backseat to winter this past weekend with snowfall in much of the six-state New England region. That just stinks, doesn’t it? Have no fear, though. The sun’s angle, at this time of year, promotes rapid melting of snow, plus the forecast for later in the...

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5 Reasons to Visit Kennebunkport in the Spring

Published on March 16, 2016September 8, 2017 by Eric Hurwitz
Dock Square in Kennebunkport ME

Kennebunkport, Maine, is an incredibly popular New England vacation destination during the summer. With beaches, shopping, dining with seafood as the highlight, many wonderful waterfront and inland lodging options and a true quintessential coastal Maine feel, what’s not to love? The moral of this travel story, however, is not to...

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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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Has Your Favorite Ice Cream Stand Reopened for the 2016 Season?

Published on March 1, 2016March 23, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz
Image of Bubbling Brook ice cream stand, Westwood MA

One of the true signs of spring is when your favorite ice cream stand reopens for the season. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of warmer weather, longer days and everything blooming, including the lines waiting in the sunshine or under the bright yellow lights at night for some...

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How to Enjoy the Vermont Maple Sugaring Season in 2016

Published on February 21, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz
Maple Sugar House at Dutton Berry Farm in Manchester, Vermont. Photo credit: Stephen Goodhue -

One of the best ways to get an authentic taste of spring in Vermont is to visit maple sugar houses, as well as restaurants and local events where you can watch maple syrup being produced. Here is a sample of traditionally memorable Vermont maple sugaring experiences, surely not to...

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Traveling on a Budget to Plymouth, Mass.

Published on September 11, 2015February 6, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
The Mayflower II, a replica of the original ship that landed the pilgrims in Plymouth

Want to take a pilgrimage to Plymouth, Mass., without making a “pil-grimace” face in regards to the expense of the trip? Well, there’s no need to cry fowl on spending too much money (sorry for the turkey pun). Known as the destination where pilgrims settled in 1621, Plymouth offers...

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