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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.

Brookfield Orchards Branches Out Beyond Just Apple Picking

Published on September 4, 2013February 25, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Photo of Brookfield Orchards, North Brookfield MA

Many New England apple orchard destinations have a short seasonal life, often closing to the public soon after apple picking ends. Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield, Mass., has a different business “core,” staying open year-round. While the fall experience here really embodies the traditional New England autumn spirit with...

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12 Budget Travel Ideas for Concord, Mass.

Published on August 15, 2013March 3, 2019 by Eric Hurwitz
Picture of Old North Bridge, COncord MA

Thinking of visiting Concord, Mass., but need to save money as you are on a tight budget? Here are 12 Concord budget travel ideas when visiting this beautiful, historic town best known for its role in the American Revolution: Booking.com Walden Pond The former home of author Henry David...

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Connecting to America’s Favorite Pastime at a Cape Cod Baseball League Game

Published on July 31, 2013September 8, 2017 by Eric Hurwitz

Everything good about baseball instantly fell into place when approaching Doran Field in Bourne, Mass., to watch a Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) game that paired the Bourne Braves against the Brewster Whitecaps. It was almost like being stuck in time: players motived and always hustling, families turning out...

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12 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in the Boston Suburbs

Published on July 15, 2013July 15, 2013 by Eric Hurwitz

Here are 12 ideas on how you can beat the heat in the Boston suburbs. Isn’t that cool? 1. Take a dip at the beach in Hopkinton State Park, Hopkinton, Mass. Nice lake swimming, beautiful state park. 2. Go skating at the Norfolk Arena in Norfolk. What a great way...

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Baseball Rocks at a Brockton Rox Game in Brockton, Mass.

Published on June 26, 2013May 23, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz

Only $6.00 gets you into a reserved seat at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton, Mass., to enjoy a Brockton Rox game — and just $9.00 for a box seat and $12 for a “superbox.”  In a world of outrageous inflation, we are so pleased that the Brockton Rox ticket prices...

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Where to Find Strawberry Picking Farms in Londonderry, N.H.

Published on June 21, 2013July 10, 2013 by Jacklynn Woodruff

The summer is upon us and strawberry picking is now underway at two local farms. Elwood Orchards, located at 54 Elwood Road, and Sunnycrest Farm, located at 59 High Range Rd., in Londonderry, N.H., offer acre upon acre of pick-your-own strawberries. What could be better than plump, juicy, fresh-from-the-field,...

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Create Your Own Boston, New England Discount Attractions Pass

Published on June 17, 2013July 10, 2013 by Eric Hurwitz

When visiting Boston, do you sometimes wonder how you’re going to afford all those wonderful city travel attractions when it’s a struggle just to pay for just one? Go to one museum and it can cost more than $50 for a family of four. Things aren’t just the way...

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