The Maine Office of Tourism — VisitMaine.com — sent us a press release on open-to-the-public Christmas tree farms across Maine. As you’ll read below, it’s not only about buying a Christmas tree but also traditions to get you in the holiday spirit… More than 50 family tree farms in...
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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Maine
Whether by the coast or inland, Maine features many special community tree lighting ceremonies and parades — thus, proving that Maine vacations and day-trip travel extend well beyond summer! Even a special lighthouse gets dressed up for the holiday season (more on that below)! The events aren’t just limited...
Great Suburban Boston Parks: Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington, Mass.
Menotomy Rocks Park in Arlington, Mass., is a free-to-use 34-acre oasis located in the Jason Heights section of Arlington, Mass. With the scenic quarter-mile Hills Pond to stroll around (also some good fishing and winter ice skating here), a playground for the kids, and forested hilly, walking trails, Menotomy...
Christmas by the Sea in Camden, Maine, Dec. 3-5
It’s hard to believe but weekend New England holiday festivals as well as tree lighting ceremonies are not that far away. A great way to take in the spirit of the New England holiday season, these often affordable events (some are free!) are a great way to celebrate at...
Fall Walk Through Bird Park, Walpole, Mass.
Sometimes, the best things in life are free. Such is the case with Bird Park in East Walpole, Mass. This beautiful 89-acre park features stone walkways leading you past open, grassy fields, small walking bridges overlooking the water, mature shade trees, tree groves, and ponds. As witnessed here, Bird...
Cold Hollow Cider Mill is a “Core” Historic Vermont Attraction
You can spend a lot of money at Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury, Vt., as it’s one of those places where you just want to buy everything! So what’s this historic Vermont attraction doing on the Thrifty New England Traveler Blog? Read on… The other side of the...
Scenic Drives and Overlooks in New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley
The Mt. Washington Valley, of New Hampshire, offers amazing “peaks and valleys” scenery virtually no matter where you look. Arguably one of the best areas in New England to experience a scenic drive, we highly recommend vacationing in this area. In sticking with the theme of “thrifty New England...