Caffe Vittoria in the North End of Boston Mass.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by New England Travel Network

Caffe Vittoria, Boston MA (photo by Eric)

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At first, the thought of a place with a menu dominated by desserts seemed kind of odd, but I sweetened up to Caffe Vittoria pretty quickly. This landmark cafe in the heart of the Italian North End neighborhood of Boston is big on authentic Italian pastries, as well as an extensive list of coffee and adult beverages. People love coming to this charming Italian cafe late at night — perhaps after a show or other Boston event or attraction — to enjoy, say, a good cup of cappuccino and “real” tiramisu. Caffe Vittoria has offered this delicious recipe of success since 1929 and is still going strong!

Caffe Vittoria
296 Hanover St.
Boston MA
Tel. (617) 227-7606

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Downtown Thompson Conn., Holds Onto Its Traditional New England Look

Posted on February 20, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Downtown Thompson, Conn.

Downtown Thompson, Conn., seems so quiet that I think it would have been disrespectful to drop a pin. When approaching the beautiful town common, I saw a community that, with the exception of paved roads, probably looked the way it did 150 or more years ago with nothing more than old homes, churches and municipal buildings. That’s it, really nothing more here in this small town located in, interestingly, the northeast “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut. While someone else might have left town right away because of the lack of modern day commercial development (i.e., things to do), I stayed a while to get back to some good old fashioned New England roots. Walking around the town common and enjoying this pure New England scene that could be the basis of a movie about traditional life in this region, I found myself wanting to stay longer. How is this possible when there is nothing to do? Well, I guess that happens when you’re in a picture-perfect New England postcard come-to-life!
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Photo of the Inn at Woodstock Hill, Woodstock, Conn.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Inn at Woodstock Hill, Woodstock, Conn. (photo by Eric)

When thinking of quintessential New England inns, the Inn at Woodstock Hill in Woodstock, Conn., comes to mind. This historic inn not only offers a sense of relaxation and escape inside, but also has the perfect rural New England location surrounded by rolling hills in a quiet northeastern Connecticut town filled with big old homes and a beautiful town common.

Sometimes, inns like this are filled with pretense and inflated self-worth, but not the Inn at Woodstock Hill. The people are so nice here and the way they run this 1816-built Federal/Georgian style mansion feels more steeped in old-fashioned customer service rather than focusing on hyped marketing. In other words, they let the inn do the talking, instead of the staff talking a good game.  For more information on this grand old New England inn, we recommend logging onto our Inn at Woodstock Hill review.

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Unique Cape Cod: The Eastham Windmill

Posted on January 31, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Eastham Windmill, Eastham, Mass. (photo by Eric)

The sight of the Eastham Windmill at the town common on Route 6 in Eastham, Mass., is not your standard Cape Cod beach and lobster scene, but it’s certainly eye-catching and, ultimately, a must-see travel attraction on the outer part of the Cape. This unique Cape attraction is quite old, built in 1680 with renovations made along the way. The Eastham Windmill Weekend festival takes place here, annually, the first weekend after Labor Day Weekend, but, otherwise, the scene here is quiet — an ideal place for maybe a picnic or short stroll. Book a hotel room in Eastham at the lowest available rate

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Early Evening at Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick, Maine

Posted on January 30, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick, Maine

Early on a summer evening, there’s nothing quite like visiting Nubble Lighthouse at Sohier Park in Cape Neddick, Maine. The Lighthouse, the color of the day in the sky, the American flag blowing the the wind and walking the rocky coast to find the perfect perspective on it all is the stuff that summer memories are made. For additional summer fun at Nubble Light, Fox’s Lobster House is virtually right here and offers delicious Maine lobster, as well as ice cream at its ice cream stand. Find a bench, a rock or just view the amazing scenes from your car. It’s all beautiful, no matter where you look. Book a room in York at the lowest available rate

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Rocky coast and ocean at Nubble Lighthouse area, Cape Neddick, Maine (photo by Eric)

 

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Pumpkin Mania in Walpole, Mass.!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Pumpkin Patch at the Epiphany Church, Walpole, Mass. (photo by Eric)

New England offers an endless supply of fall eye candy, and one of my favorite scenes is the Annual Pumpkin Patch held every October at the Epiphany Church in downtown Walpole, Mass. Hundreds of pumpkins dot the church grounds, surrounded by a classic New England downtown scene with town green, church, historic buildings and gazebo.  The pumpkins are consigned from a Navajo reservation in Famington, N.M., and helps more than 1,000 Native Americans employed for this project in New Mexico.

At the Pumpkin Patch, we are talking a suburban Boston location here — not somewhere in the heart of New Hampshire or Vermont foliage country! Just goes to show that quintessential New England expresses itself in places you wouldn’t expect, thus proving that something special is always at your doorstep on the six-state region.

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Walking the Marginal Way in Ogunquit, Maine

Posted on January 30, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Marginal Way, Ogunquit, Maine

In the summer, a walk along the mile-and-a-half Marginal Way walking path in Ogunquit, Maine, will reveal stunning ocean views, rocky coast and colorful plant life. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid and never tire of the classic Maine coastal scenery. True, it is a tourist destination and the crowds can get a bit much during the height of summer vacation, but, to me, that never overwhelms the innate beauty of this special Southern Maine spot. As an added, bonus, quaint Perkins Cove with its wonderful galleries, boutiques, gift shops and seafood restaurants makes for a great area to stroll and with more great water views. Make sure you get here if vacationing in the area! Book a room in Ogunquit at the lowest available rate

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Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Maine

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Taking a Look at Charming Market St. in Portsmouth, N.H.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Market St., Portsmouth, N.H. (photo by Eric)

Portsmouth, N.H., has so much going for it: a coastal location, historical preservation, museums and other culture, great shopping and restaurants, and historic inns. What’s not to like here? We find with every visit that Portsmouth just gets better and better. Walking the charming downtown streets — like Market St. in the photo above — always seems to yield another wonderful discovery, given the small city keeps evolving and there are so many things to see and do that just can’t be done in a day or two. Along with Burlington, Vt., and Portland, Maine, this is our favorite small New England city. You can log onto our Portsmouth travel article for more information on Portsmouth. Book a hotel in Portsmouth at the lowest available rate

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What It’s Like to Drive the Mt. Washington Auto Road

Posted on January 29, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Mt. Washington Auto Road, Pinkham Notch, N.H.(photo by Joe Gill, Boston Sports Then and Now)

Definitely not for folks with acrophobia, the Mt Washington Auto Road near Gorham, N.H. in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, features stunning mountain views from your car trekking to the 6,288 peak. A long-time favorite New Hampshire travel attraction, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is not only great for its scenery but for the traditional, well-deserved reward on making it to the top: getting a “THIS CAR CLIMBED MT. WASHINGTON” bumper sticker for the car!

For more details on this fun destination, we recommend logging onto the Mt. Washington Auto Road Site.

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Thanks to Joe Gill, of Boston Sports Then and Now, for submitting this great photo!

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Pleasing Sunset at Wachusett Reservoir, Clinton, Mass.

Posted on January 28, 2012 by New England Travel Network
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Photo of Wachusett Reservoir, Clinton, Mass.

The Wachusett Reservoir in Central Massachusetts is not exactly a classic New England travel destination, but it’s one of those places that you pass along the way and stop to marvel at the amazing scenery. I, along with about 20 other people, parked our cars and walked around to enjoy different perspectives of this sunset from the Clinton, Mass., side of the reservoir. It turned out that this experience was more memorable than the “top story” travel destinations I was covering earlier in the day!

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