Two Key April Events in Massachusetts

Report by Eric H. Photo by  Sarah Musumeci, courtesy of MOTT, MassVacation  April not only means the beginning of warmer weather in New England, but also some famous events -- be sure not to miss the following two in Massachusetts:Boston Marathon, Mon., April 19, 2010 This famous 26-mile running event starts in Hopkinton, Mass., and ends in Boston!Lexington and Concord Patriot's Day Parades, April 17-18, 2010 What better...

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New Restaurant Run by Vets: Mike's Mess Hall, Medfield, Mass.

Article by Eric H.  Sometimes, the concept of a restaurant is far more important than what they serve. Such is the case with Mike's Mess Hall, a new restaurant in Medfield, Mass.While the soups and sandwiches are quite good at Mike's, the mission of this veteran-run "hidden restaurant," now open to the public, has far more meaning as profits support local vets and create scholarships for school-bound locals. Located in the back of the American...

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Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley is definitely one of the must see island when you visit Australia. The warm and sunny climate of the city awaits you. But of course, there's more than just the clear skies, Hunter Valley offers many attractions for you.There are many places that you can go to in the city. Whether you are a wine lover, an enthusiast of natural beauty and wildlife, Hunters has it all. Barington Tops is one of the most popular areas with if you are a...

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2010 Spring New England Travel Newsletter is Ready!

Article and photo (Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine) by Eric H.We are pleased to announce that the 2010 New England Travel Newsletter is available for your reading pleasure at http://www.visitingnewengland.com/New-England-Travel-Spring-2010-Newsletter.pdf .Our first online newsletter includes spring-related articles on Kennebunkport, Maine, Boston, Mass., Ogunquit, Maine, an amazing castle in Connecticut, a few key spring events, colorful...

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Sign Up For The New England Travel Spring Newsletter

by Eric H. (photo of Kennebunkport, Maine in April by Eric H.)VisitingNewEngland.com will be publishing its first online New England travel newsletter within a few weeks. You can sign up for this free publication on most VisitingNewEngland.com pages in the right column .Spring travel articles, tips, resources and photographs that you'll only find from VisitingNewEngland.com are just some of the features of the spring travel newsletter. We will...

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Cohasset and Scituate, Mass., Photos and Perspectives

Cohasset Town Common, Cohasset, Mass. (photo by Eric H.Article and photos by Eric H. I had a chance to tour more of the Cohasset and Scituate, Mass., area yesterday. Both South Shore towns (located about 25-30 miles south of Boston) offer some wonderful coastal views -- particularly along Jerusalem Way in Cohasset and quaint downtown districts with restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating as well as gifts shops, boutiques, galleries, and an...

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New England Photo of the Day: Cohasset Harbor, Mass.

Article and photo by Eric H.Cohasset Harbor, located in the picturesque South Shore suburban Boston coastal town of Cohasset, Mass., offers a nice setting for a spring day. Whether it's fishing, walking, or just viewing the scenic protected harbor, the feeling is relaxed and purely quintessential coastal New England. The Atlantica Restaurant, specializing in seafood and water views, is located here, as well as the Cohasset Harbor Inn resort, making...

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Maine Down East Sunrise Trail to Reopen for Multi-Recreation Use in Mid-May

Source: VisitMaine.comWalkers, runners, bicycles, ATVs, and horses will be able use in mid-May the first section of the multi-use Down East Sunrise Trail, a 10-ft. wide, 32-mile stretch of former railroad bed between Machias and its eastern terminus at Ayers JunctionThe trail offers multiple access parking lots and will eventually stretch for 85 miles to Ellsworth, Maine, making it the longest multi-use recreation trail in the state. For more information,...

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Mad Raven Pub and Restaurant In Waltham, Mass., to Open Raven's Nest in Walpole, Mass.

by Eric H.Just got word from the Mad Raven Pub and Restaurant in Waltham, Mass., that it will be opening a second restaurant called the Raven's Nest at the former Paddock Pub in downtown Walpole, Mass.The Raven's Nest could be open as early as late April 2010, and will feature a menu similar to the Mad Raven Pub and Restaurant. The Mad Raven specializes in delicious Irish-American cuisine, including Shepherds pie, fish n' chips and Irish chicken...

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New England Amusement Parks Openings for 2010

by Eric H.Just for our "amusement," we have been checking out when local New England amusement parks will open for the season. Based on Internet research, here is what we found:Canobie Lake Park, Sale, N.H. opens for the season on Saturday, April 24, from 11- 6p.m. Those weekend (Saturday-Sunday) hours will remain intact through May 15-16. Daily hours begin in June, although with varying operating times depending upon the day. For specifics, please visit the Canobie Lake Web Site.Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, Conn., opens for the weekend,...

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Ginjo Japanese Restaurant Comes to Walpole, Mass.

by Eric H.VisitingNewEngland.com gives a hearty welcome to Ginjo, a new restaurant in Walpole, Mass., with hibachi (including great, "fiery" shows being put on by the chefs), sushi bar, dining rooms, a lounge, take-out and delivery services.The restaurant features a comfortable but beautifully sleek, spacious look, thus belying its plain strip mall location just outside downtown Walpole on Route 1A. Formerly the Blue Orchid Chinese restaurant, the...

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The Latest New England Travel and Social Issues Articles at VisitingNewEngland.com

Article by Eric H.We're back! Call it an upgrade to 50,000 watts of new online content centering on New England travel and vacation ideas. So, what's been going on the the VisitingNewEngland.com newsroom? Well, we're currently featuring a photo essay of Cohasset, Mass., one of New England's most beautiful coastal towns. With a pleasing harbor and a quaint village setting, it's hard to believe that peaceful Cohasset is a suburb of Boston.Due to popular...

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Fraser Island

Fraser Island is another impressive travel destination in Australia. This island is situated along the southern coast of Queensland, Australia and around three to four hours away from Brisbane. It is 123 kilometers long and at its widest point it’s width around 22 kilometers.It was year 1992 when the World Heritage discovered the island. After the discovery, the place is considered as one of the world's largest island and the only place with rainforest...

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Bungle Bungle National Park

Bungle Bungle is also known as Purnululu National Park. It is one of the popular travel spots for foreigners and it was situated in Western Australia.If you are interested to know what Purnululu means is, it's a Kiji term for sandstone. On the other hand, the origin name of “Bungle Bungle” is still unknown. This area is almost 5788 meters high from sea level. This park is popular because of its sandstone domes, that were formed 350 million years...

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