Pictured above: Shelburne Falls, MA (photo by Eric H.). Read article here

VisitingNewEngland.com Travel and Vacation Updates

The following New England travel and vacation information is either new or updated within the past two months at VisitingNewEngland.com:

New England profiles: A Boston Flatlander Who Made It Big in the Vermont Mountains.

VisitingNewEngland.com Answers: Married couple with no kids or dogs looking for an uncrowded New England travel destination with antiquing, beautiful country and fair vacation pricing.

Popular Walks in the New Hampshire Lakes Region.

A photo and personal perspective of the Rhode Island State House in Providence, RI.

Fresh Start Bakery in Walpole, MA, upgrades the traditional bakery concept.

Our favorite New England  snacks, condiments and appetizers.

The Cheap Person's Guide to Touring Boston.

Dining on a budget in New England.

Lexington and Concord, MA, offer a remarkable preservation and respect of Colonial America while keeping a foot in the 21st century.

A Personal Perspective of Newport, RI.

Burlington Mall Reflections -- Memories and current perspectives on the mall in Burlington, MA, that changed the way we shopped.

More Memories of New England Restaurants from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Touring the Boston, MA, neighborhoods.

Don's Diner, Plainville, MA, is a classic, old-fashioned diner.

The Red Wing, in Walpole, MA, proves you can't judge a book by its cover.

Chopsticks, Leominster, MA, will please fans of "Americanized" Chinese food and big buffet stations.

Massachusetts/Boston Area Restaurant Reviews Guide

The Great New England Book Store -- Find regional travel guides and more for your New England vacation.

Falls weddings in New England.

Postcard, picture-perfect New England towns.

A perspective on New England winter living.

Five New England childrens museums to visit in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island during your school vacations.

The Shire Book Shop in Franklin, MA,  is a book lovers dream in a charming, historic setting.

Maine Spinning Mill Uses "Mule" Power to Craft Fine Wool Yarns.

Remember the Alamo Restaurant in Milford, MA, for wonderful Mexican-American cuisine.

Tell us why your New England hometown is so special.

The top 30 Boston, MA, tourist attractions.

Get your Boston Red Sox 2008 season tickets here!

Bass Pro Shops serves as a great outdoor store and major tourist attraction in Foxborough, MA (Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium).

The top 10 things to do in Providence, RI.

Lincoln, NH, vacation destination summary.

Newport, RI, travel and vacation destination summary.

Rating the best supermarkets in New England.

Spotlight on Stowe VT -- New England Vacation Destination Summaries

Ogunquit Maine vacation destination summary.

The amazing Automile in Norwood, MA

New England's best travel destinations

Hotel accommodations and online reservations lists by New England states, towns and cities

Check the New England calendar of events section for key events and news

Have a question about visiting New England? Ask the experts for all your New England trip planning needs!

Read our New England tourist attractions page for the best things to do in the region.

Gloucester, Mass: A true fisherman's community worth a visit.

The healthy New England traveler focuses on healthy living, including local farms, organic resources and trans fat free businesses.

The 2007 Boston Red Sox are World Series bound and world-class in team spirit, talent and commitment to excellence.

Extended stay hotels in the Boston MA area

Article: Shelburne Falls, MA, has small-town charm for all walks of life

Photo:The Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls, MA

Photo:A long view of the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, MA

Photo: The quaint downtown Shelburne Falls, MA

New England dining blog updates:

The Big Red Barn at Adams Farm, Walpole, MA

Where to shop in New England

The joy of eating a Harrow's Chicken Pot Pie.

The joy of eating Vermont Cheddar cheese.

The Massachusetts Holiday Shopping Guide and Blog --The meeting place for well-known and hidden gem shopping places in the Bay State!

The quaint, 19th century Victorian Katahdin Inn provides the perfect launching pad for your York Beach, Maine, vacation.

One hour of shopping at the Kittery Trading Post, Kittery, Maine

The Prince Restaurant in Saugus, MA, is the king of family dining.

Instant vacation memories abound at the southern Maine seacoast.

Galilee in Narragansett R.I., is an authentic, live fishing village... with great beaches and seafood.

Maine offers some of New England's best fall foliage.

Travel choices for a great New England fall season.

A recommended fall foliage season scenic driving route.

Where to stay during the New England fall foliage season

Vermont hotels and inns at or near famous skiing destinations

The New England hotel insider travel tips, online reservations

New England hotel reviews

New England hotel vacations for the family

A sampling of Holiday Inn hotels in New England

Where to stay in New England upscale hotel travel guide

Devens, MA, area hotels for business travelers

New England golf resort vacations

Downtown Mystic, CT, might have some trendier elements, but it never detracts from its old-fashioned, traditional, sea captain's town roots.

A Papa Gino's pizza dining review.

Spending a perfect day in historic, unspoiled West Brookfield, MA

The Old North Bridge in Concord, MA

New England summer attractions for the family.

Walpole, Mass., Americans Little League all-stars and residents represent the spirit of small town New England.

Bristol, RI: The All-American New England small town offers visitors history, preservation, shopping, seafood dining, recreation and relaxation

The East Bay Bike Path -- from Providence to Bristol, RI -- is a nature's paradise for bicyclists, walkers, joggers and in-line skaters.

Rhode Island's Del's Lemonade turns out terrific soft, frozen lemonade.

Tour Guide Steve Meterparel brings a "stand-up" presence to the Fenway Park tours -- from a baseball and comic's perspective.

On the road in New England: Downtown Norwood, Mass.

Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, in Millis, offers a rural respite from bustling suburbia with beautiful farmland, an ice cream stand, flowers and plants for sale, wonderful produce, a gift shop, pick your own fruit and vegetables, a hiking trail and more.

Marion, Mass., is one of Massachusetts' true hidden gems, a charming harbor town with an old-fashioned feeling.

The Docksider Restaurant, a seafood shack, in Northeast Harbor, Maine, specializes in Maine lobster dinner, clam chowder and instant Downeast Maine dining memories.

Fox's Lobster House in York Beach, Maine, epitomizes Maine seafood dining

The thrill of experiencing four seasons of New England living.

What it feels like to be on the Maine rocky coast.

Pier 18 Seafood and Grille, East Bridgewater, Mass., specializes in lobster dinners, lobster roll, clam chowder, fried and broiled seafood dinners, and a delicious kale soup.

Read about kid-friendly restaurants in and around Boston, and beyond.

Find the best New England ocean beaches for your summer vacation.

Find your ideal vacation destination with The Top 30 Memorial Weekend New England Travel Countdown.

In search of impressive New England city skylines: Boston, Providence and Portland.

Favorite miniature golf courses in the Boston area

Find Your Way Around Western Maine's Lakes and Mountains with a Registered Maine Guide.

The transformation of historical Providence, R.I., into a "must-visit" New England city.

Brookfield Orchards in Brookfield, Mass., goes beyond apple picking with a year-round classic New England country store and bakery (including delicious homemade apple dumplings).

Colt State Park in Bristol, R.I.: The ultimate New England state park

Three New England college towns to visit

Oxford, Mass. : A nice town to visit and a place you might want to live.

New England "Word-of-Mouth" Travel Tips from the locals

The Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, Mass., offers a modern shopper's paradise.

The Best Places to Live in New England Forum allows readers to provide feedback on why they like living in their cities and towns.

Discover some of New England's most charming, underrated communities.

New Hampshire's most spectacular waterfalls.

Five hidden restaurant gems in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island that will surely please the appetite

The Traveler Restaurant in Union, Conn., serves delicious, family-style breakfast, lunch and dinner and allows customers to take home a free book from its extensive library-like collection.

Bubbling Brook ice cream stand, a southwest suburban Boston family tradition since 1951, to remain open; rumors of closure untrue.

Our favorite New England-based restaurant chains

Where to find healthy food in New England

Ski, snowboard places, events in New England -- Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

Connecticut restaurants with water views

Senator Inn & Spa in Augusta becomes Certified Environmental Leader

Portland, Maine, offers small-town charm within its appealing coastal city limits

The Memphis Roadhouse in South Attleboro, Mass., specializes in mouthwatering barbecue, hickory-smoked ribs, steak, chicken and brisket.

Boston: a virtual guided tour, from a local's perspective

Colonial-style dining in Massachusetts

Minas Cafe in Norwood, Mass., offers delicious Brazilian steakhouse cuisine.

The Berkshires in Massachusetts Make A Perfect Destination for an Antiques Road Trip.

The Restaurant in Woburn, Mass., serves home cooking as straightforward as its name.

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