{"id":4161,"date":"2013-06-07T14:47:36","date_gmt":"2013-06-07T14:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=4161"},"modified":"2013-07-10T12:10:19","modified_gmt":"2013-07-10T12:10:19","slug":"six-inexpensive-ways-to-enjoy-a-rainy-new-england-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=4161","title":{"rendered":"Six Inexpensive Ways to Enjoy a Rainy New England Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1926\" aria-labelledby=\"figcaption_attachment_1926\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 600px\"><a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/P1020297.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-1926 \" alt=\"Picture of Chutters Candy Counter\" src=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/P1020297-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"figcaption_attachment_1926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The candy counter at Chutters, Littleton, N.H. (photo by Eric)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rain happens, why fight it by staying in your house and complaining about the weather \u00a0&#8212; and what could have been if it was a nice day?<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, your New England travel and vacation plans do not have to be all wet during an inclement weather day. \u00a0Here are six inexpensive ways to enjoy a rainy New England day:<\/p>\n<p><div style=\"display:block;float:left;padding:5px;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-0542617997214413\";\n\/* Cheap-Travel-Side-Ad *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"4615336226\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 336;\ngoogle_ad_height = 280;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>1. Visit a <a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=1920\">museum in the Boston area<\/a> that charges a nominal admission fee &#8212; or better yet, no admission charge at all!<\/p>\n<p>2. Go for a tour or some tastings at a <a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=2717\">Maine microbrewery or winery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>3. Buy some penny candy at <a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=1925\">Chutters in Littleton, N.H.<\/a> If that isn&#8217;t enough, they have a candy counter that is nearly 112 ft. long!<\/p>\n<p>4. Spend some time in a castle. Tours are available for a nominal fee at the spectacular <a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=1085\">Gillette Castle in East Haddam, Conn<\/a>. You won&#8217;t believe the enormity and authenticity of this medieval-like fortress overlooking the Connecticut River.<\/p>\n<p>5. <a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=2409\">Enjoy coffee and a movie in Keene, N.H.<\/a> The Colonial is a old-time indie theater and right next door is Brewbakers for some freshly made coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches.<\/p>\n<p>6. Take a <a href=\"http:\/\/visitingnewengland.com\/blog-cheap-travel\/?p=2168\">Ben and Jerry&#8217;s ice cream tour<\/a> at its factory in Waterbury, Vt. Learn about how the ice cream is made, and even receive a free sample!<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d love to hear about your rainy day New England travel and vacation ideas. Please share your ideas in the comments box below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rain happens, why fight it by staying in your house and complaining about the weather \u00a0&#8212; and what could have been if it was a nice day? 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