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Day trips can be an affordable way to travel and New England has many budget travel attractions that are either free to visit or cost very little.

2023 Travel: 6 Amazing Under The Radar New England Destinations

Published on March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 by Eric Hurwitz
View of Connecticut River at the Gillette Castle in East Haddam, CT

If you are looking to discover amazing New England hidden gem family-friendly destinations for your 2020 travel, I highly recommend the following gems… Pawtuxet Village, R.I. Warwick and Cranston, Rhode Island — the second and third largest cities in Rhode Island, respectively — share one of the most charming,...

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Feeling the Magic of Plymouth Harbor in Plymouth, Mass.

Published on March 27, 2023March 29, 2023 by Eric Hurwitz

This isn’t a post on how to get rich, buy something that will impress others, or equate spending a lot of money with a great vacation. Instead, the focus is on an ancient tradition that seems to get lost in a modern day world of instant conveniences. It’s called...

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Are Just Ducky

Published on March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 by Eric Hurwitz
Swan Boat ride at the Boston Public Garden, Boston MA

A 15-minute Swan Boats of Boston ride through the Public Gardens area in Boston, Mass., is a wonderful low-cost spring and summer travel attraction that has taken on a legendary and beloved status for residents and visitors. The timeless joy of riding on a boat with plastic but rather charming-looking large...

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Massachusetts Must-Sees in October: Art Show, Pumpkin Patch in Downtown Walpole, Mass.

Published on October 17, 2022March 28, 2023 by Eric Hurwitz
Uncommon Art on the Common in Walpole, Mass.

Uncommon Art on the Common, Sat., Oct. 22 at the Walpole Town Common Destination Downtown Walpole will be holding its third annual Uncommon Art on the Common event on Sat., Oct. 22 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the Town Common in downtown Walpole, Mass.. Held in conjunction...

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Turner Pond, Walpole MA, Features Winter Outdoor Ice Skating

Published on January 22, 2022March 28, 2023 by Eric Hurwitz
Ice skating at Turner Pond and Lodge in Walpole, Mass.

After many years of neglect and abandonment, local volunteers have brought Turner Lodge in Walpole, Mass., back to life with ice skating at beautiful Turner Pond serving as the main activity this winter. The Walpole Ponds Management Committee and other dedicated citizens took on this challenge the past several...

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2022 Enchanted Village Returns to Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, Mass.

Published on November 20, 2021March 28, 2023 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of Christmas display at Enchanted Village, Jordan's Furniture, Avon MA

One of the greatest Christmas gifts anyone could give to us New Englanders is the return of the legendary Enchanted Village Christmas Display at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon, Mass. The 2022 Enchanted Village opens Nov. 11! Enchanted Village Hours Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 11...

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National Take A Walk In The Park Day

Published on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Eric Hurwitz
Heksy Park in Meredith, N.H.

Today is National Take A Walk In The Park Day! Isn’t it amazing they have a day for everything? I know the Boston area will be experiencing spring-like temperatures today so the outlook for walking in the park and not feeling like you’re not in the frozen tundra is...

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