Those Golden Corral restaurant television commercials featuring mouthwatering foods at the buffet line finally got to me last night, to the point in which I asked myself, “Are there any of these places in New England?” Happily, the answer is “Yes!” There’s a Golden Corral at 436 Parker St....
Massachusetts
Massachusetts offers famous vacation destinations like Boston and Cape Cod. Here, we focus on the best cheap travel destinations in the Bay State including museums, beaches and places to eat and walk.
Cheap Eats for Lunch at Elisabeth’s in Fairhaven Mass.
Elisabeth’s in Fairhaven, Mass., is not exactly a cheap eats restaurant, but for lunch you’ll have a chance to dine upscale for for around $10-14. Tucked away in the quaint Fairhaven downtown district a block from the picturesque waterfront, Elisabeth’s features some nice daily seafood specials. I was quite...
Parker Wildlife Refuge Offers Nature’s Paradise in Newburyport, Mass.
If you love peace and quiet at a coastal destination, Parker Wildlife Refuge at Plum Island in Newburyport, Mass., comes across loud and clear as a premier spot. Five dollars a car and $2 for walkers or bike gets you access to a true nature’s paradise. Ideal for wildlife...
Things to Do in Boston at a Low Price
Boston, Mass., offers a fascinating mix of the old and new, and you could literally spend a lifetime exploring this magnificent city. I’ve lived in the area 50 years, and am still making discoveries! For anyone interested in visiting some top attractions in Boston while keeping your budget travel...
Three Cheap Travel Ideas For Plymouth, Mass.
The Pilgrims first landed in Plymouth, Mass., without a lot of riches and so can you by following these cheap travel tips: Dine at Wood’s Seafood This informal, no frills restaurant and fish market brings in fresh local seafood daily at prices that often are much less than local...
Downtown Walpole, Mass., Turns Into a Pumpkin!
The Epiphany Parish of Walpole Pumpkin Patch is an amazing sight. Juxtaposed with a classic New England town common in downtown Walpole, Mass., the Pumpkin Patch features thousands of pumpkins for sale. Everywhere you look, it’s orange! We enjoy buying our pumpkins here — not only for Halloween, but...
Cook’s Valley Farm, Wrentham, Mass.: A Hidden Gem Farm Stand
Thank goodness the barn door never closed on the family-owned Cook’s Valley Farm in Wrentham, Mass. With farming in the Cook family dating back to 1664, this ancient, welcoming farm stand certainly looks weathered, but that doesn’t matter — the real draw here is in the produce. Unlike some...