VisitMaine.com just tipped us on some great snowshoeing opportunities at touring centers, farms and community parks throughout Maine. Some of these destinations are free while others charge a fee. It’s a nice way to see “off road” Maine through its deep snows, remote areas and hills and mountains — what a nice way to experience […]
Month: January 2012
Boston Travel Reaches New Heights at the Prudential Skywalk Observatory
If you’d like to reach new heights in visiting a Boston travel attraction, check out the Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center. We visited this amazing attraction a few years back and remember its stunning 360 degree panoramic views of the Greater Boston area from the 50th floor of the Prudential. My all-time favorite view […]
What are the Best Cheap Travel Attractions in the White Mountain of New Hampshire?
Message to White Mountains of New Hampshire travelers, residents, state tourism and chambers of commerce staff, and others that love this region: what are your favorite cheap travel attractions, events and destinations here? Please feel free to post your comments in the “Leave a Reply” box at the end of this post. We are looking […]
The Best Donut Shops in the Boston Area
Donuts are definitely not good for you, but they are cheap, delicious and a nice, occasional treat. The Boston area used to have many local donuts shops, but sadly, many have gone the way of the five and dime and downtown clothing store. It’s a real testimony to the following five Boston area locally-owned and […]
Spellbound by the Bewitched Statue in Salem, Mass.
Salem, Mass., is famous for its witch culture, so it’s no surprise that there’s a Bewitched Statue there, in honor of the famous 1960s sitcom starring Elizabeth Montgomery. We recommend watching this Bewitched in Salem video to take a look at the statue and for some excellent background footage on the unveiling of this site. The […]
Free Guided Tours Available at the Longfellow House in Cambridge, Mass.
We recently featured an article on free and inexpensive museums in the Boston area. One of our readers, Rob Velella, kindly wrote us about another such place, the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site in Cambridge, Mass. Thanks so much, Rob, for alerting us and our readers to this great-sounding museum! Here’s what Rob wrote: […]
Where are the Best Cheeseburgers in New England?
What restaurants/sub shops/take-out places in New England do you like to go for a cheap cheeseburger? You can help build our “Top 100 Cheeseburgers in New England” list by sharing your favorites in the “Leave a Reply” box below. In addition to naming the restaurants/sub shops/take-out places, be sure to include the location of the […]