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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.

This Chicken Salad is Unlike Any Other

Published on March 19, 2021September 17, 2021 by Eric Hurwitz
Willow Tree Chicken Salad Thanksgiving wrap with chicken salad, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Chicken salad remains a staple for sandwiches and wraps but rarely goes beyond the predictable. Michael’s Deli and Cafe in Wrentham, Mass. has done something about that. Its Willow Tree Thanksgiving sandwich/wrap features a heaping portion of the famous locally-made chicken salad and adds homemade stuffing and cranberry sauce....

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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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Free Admission at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Published on August 27, 2018November 15, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Yankee Candle Village, the "Scenter of the Universe," in South Deerfield MA. Photo: Visit Massachusetts Flickr page.

Major tourist attractions usually require a high admission charge, but the Yankee Candle Village flagship store in South Deerfield, Mass.,has common “scents” not to do that. Sure, you could spend a fortune on candles as there are 200,000 candles and 200 scents at the Candle Emporium department. Yankee Candle...

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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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Red Cherry Cafe in Walpole, Mass., Sweetens South of Boston Dining Scene

Published on June 7, 2018August 9, 2018 by Eric Hurwitz
Image of Red Cherry Frozen Yourt

Evelynn Sidiropoulos could barely contain herself when the Walpole Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony took place on June 7, 2018, at her new business, Red Cherry Cafe in Walpole, Mass. At the moment when Evelynn knew the official opening of her business was something very real, she became...

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