CBS Scene for Before or After Today's New England Patriots Game at Gillette Stadium

Article and photos by Eric H.As the New England Patriots possess home field advantage today playing the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., you have the chance to experience a "restaurant advantage" at the adjacent CBS Scene Restaurant and Bar.Located at the ever-expanding Patriot Place shopping and entertainment complex at Gillette Stadium, the 15,000 sq. ft. CBS Scene seems larger than life with three levels of lunch and dinner...

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How to Find New England Fall Foliage Updates

If you're looking for the latest New England fall foliage reports online, state agencies in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont offer excellent web site updates (with resources listed below). We couldn't find one for Rhode Island, but you can call 800-250-7384 to find out information on the fall season in the "Ocean State." Enjoy the great colors, but be sure to stay up to date as conditions constantly change!Connecticut...

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Travel Writer Captures Essence of New England Fall Foliage Season

Chris Leadbeater, of the Daily Mail, just wrote a fantastic article on his recent New England fall foliage trip.His writing, is no doubt, as colorful as the foliage leaves of New England, taking on almost a child-like awe of this special time of year in our region. Perfectly capturing the fall essence of the New England highways and byways, small quaint New Hampshire and Vermont towns (Woodstock and Grafton Vt., Jackson, N.H.) and scenic areas...

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Pumpkins Saturate Rhode Island Farm Landscape!

Pumpkins at Adam's Farm, Cumberland, R.I. (photo by Eric H.)Just an update from a few posts ago that the pumpkin selection, at this writing, at Adam's Farm in Cumberland, R.I., is spectacular! Pumpkins take up most of the large field behind the farm stand. Adam's Farm owner Jim Marszalkowski tells me that the crop has been quite good this year, so if you're in the area and looking for a healthy-looking pumpkin of any size, we recommend stopping by...

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Mt. Washington Valley Fairs, Oktoberfest, Halloween Events Offer Peaks of Fun

The Mt. Washington Valley in the White Mountains of New Hampshire always has something fun going on, and the remainder of October is no exception. The great thing about going to an entertaining event in this region is that you not only have something great to do, but also the advantage of touring some of the best fall foliage, lake and mountain scenery in New England. The following press release from the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce...

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Vermont Fall Calendar of Events, Harvest Festivals, Craft Shows for October

Vermont and the fall season go hand-in-hand. Having the ideal location to showcase the splendor of colorful fall foliage and many picture-perfect little towns, Vermont is a wonderful fall destination to go sightseeing by car, get out and walk or hike in the quaint communities or on trails and mountains (weather permitting), and, generally, just take in the true feeling of what New England is all about. There's nothing like a warm day that eventually...

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Adam's Farm, Cumberland, R.I., Features Fall Hay Rides, Pumpkins, Apples, Cider, Corn Maze

Adam's Farm, Cumberland, R.I. (photo by Eric H.)Adam's Farm in Cumberland. R.I., remains one of our favorite New England fall destinations with its scenic farmland, weekend hay rides, locally-picked apples, cider, pumpkins, free corn maze, cornstalks, mums, gourds and other seasonal delights.Unassuming in nature and located in an area not typically thought of as a prime fall foliage destination, Adams Farm's magic resides in the simplicity of an...

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Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patch Plentiful at Jane and Paul's Farm, Norfolk, Mass.

We had a chance this weekend to visit Jane and Paul's Farm in Norfolk, Mass., and are happy to report that the pumpkin and apple picking opportunities are quite good, at this writing.This small, friendly family-owned farm offers a good supply of Macoun, Mac, Daybreak and Cortland apples, all within within easy walking distance from the parking lot and farm stand. A tractor ride will get you out to the large fields of pumpkin patches, but you'll also...

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The Conway Scenic Railway Offers a Colorful New Hampshire Fall Foliage Ride

Conway Scenic Railroad in ConwayDan Houde / Purity SpringThe Conway Scenic Railway in North Conway, N.H., is a great way to "track" the New Hampshire fall foliage.Departing from North Conway Village, the Conway Scenic Railway features handsomely restored trains traveling through the Mt. Washington Valley countryside and surrounding White Mountains. The timing is good to take the train as the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development...

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Maine Tree Lighting Ceremonies, Parades, Santa Visits for November

Nubble Lighthouse in York. Photo Credit: Maine Office of TourismThe thought of Christmas holiday tree lighting ceremonies in New England seems so distant, given that it's fall foliage season now and we were swimming in lakes and oceans until very recently. But as we know in New England, it has been known to snow in October and summer and fall memories seem like a distant memory.We just received word from our good neighbors at The Maine...

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Fall Foliage Leaf Peeping at the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire

Article by Eric H.Photo: Albany Covered Bridge Kancamagus Highway, 9/11/08, by Jesse Mosston Seems like there's a leaf peeping tourist for every colorful leaf on the Kancamagus Highway, but don't let the crowds impede your New Hampshire fall foliage visit to this famous location. This is simply one of the best scenic routes in New England to take in the brilliant fall foliage! The 34-mile highway, spanning from Lincoln to Conway in the...

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Maine Lobster Salad from the Maine Diner

Article by Eric H.Leave it to the Maine Diner, in Wells, Maine, to come up with an innovative, delicious lobster dish. This famous diner seems to hit a home run with everything they make, and its lobster salad is no exception!With a generous amount of tender Maine lobster chunks layered combined with lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and onions, this mouthwatering dish is a Maine Diner standout from a large menu already filled with amazing breakfast,...

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