West Brookfield MA Town Common: A Classic New England Village Green

Vermont often gets the press for pretty town commons, but West Brookfield, Mass., could easily compete for the best New England village green if ever there was a contest. Surrounded by churches historic homes and a historic bandstand, the West Brookfield Town Common will bring you into the heart of New England. Sit on a bench, enjoy the historic fountain, marvel at the old trees and unwind!For more information on this beautiful little Central Massachusetts...

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Macro Monday in New England: Vermont Country Store, Weston, Vt.

The Vermont Country Store in Wetston, Vt., is one of New England's most famous country stores. I took this close-up photo in an attempt to capture the welcoming, old-time feel to the storefront. Notice the front porch benches, the rocking chairs, the old wooden door, the windows with mullions, the American flag at the top left and the family business sign -- this is so New England!  It gets even better inside with more than 5,000 hard-to-find...

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Celebrating Pancake Day, New England Style!

Today is Pancake Day and thought we could celebrate in grand style by showcasing through the Pinterest social media platform some of the best pancake spots in the six-state region... The Pancake House, South Yarmouth MA (Cape Cod) -- This is a family-friendly landmark and a often a staple of going out to breakfast when vacationing on Cape Cod. Go for the peanut butter cup pancakes here!Polly's Pancake House, Sugar Hill NH - Generally regarded as one of the best pancake houses in New England, Polly's has the science of making a perfect...

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BostonTweet on Twitter Offers Great Info on Boston Events, News

If you want to get the scoop on what's going on in Boston, Mass., via social media, BostonTweet on Twitter is definitely a "Hub" of information on Boston events and news.Tom O'Keefe does a terrific job sending out information on what's going on in the Boston area. This "real-time"reporting might lead you to a discount meal, great bars, a concert or theater production, a weather update, where to go for brunch, new restaurant, official news from the City of Boston, etc.His Twitter page has become so popular that nearly 76,000 people are following...

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Luxury Hotels in New England on Pinterest

New England has its share of upscale lodging, so we thought it would be a great idea to create a Pinterest Luxury New England Hotels photo pin board of many of these luxury hotels.  We have included such famous landmarks, including the Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H., Ritz Carlton in Boston, Mass., Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, N.H. (pictured above), Topnotch in Stowe, Vt., and The Colony in Kennebunkport, Maine. You'll also find some luxury hotels that don't have the "big name," while still offering wonderful settings...

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Massachusetts Weddings on Pinterest

The grand union between social media and weddings is wonderfully presented through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's Massachusetts Weddings! Pinterest pin board. From a wedding on the Berkshire Scenic Railway to saying "I do" by a lighthouse (photo above), this social media page is full of fabulous ideas on where to get married in Massachusetts. Rather than relying on those overly familiar stuffy, staged and stale wedding photos marketed to the hilt by various agencies, this wedding photo page suggests so many fun, unique scenes...

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Social Media Travel Info in New England

It's time to get more social in New England, and we're ready to break the ice.I noticed how many great social media travel and local business pages there are in New England, whether it be on Google+, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or through bloggers (clearly, a form of social media). From state tourism agencies to the local country store, we plan on sharing what we feel are the very best examples of social media in the six-state region. Hopefully, this will help with your New England trip planning, as well as learning more about some phenomenal...

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