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For the hottest music in the coolest settings, go alfresco in a city that knows how to please a concert crowd.
By Yankee Editors
Summertime in southeastern Connecticut begins with the opening of Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, a beloved seafood destination in Noank known for its famous lobster rolls, scenic Mystic River views,
By Mike Urban
Hit the high seas on a whale watch, paddle past the city skyline, or just chill on a harborside patio — whatever you love doing, Boston’s waterfront has you covered
By Yankee Editors
Why do old bottles fascinate us so? Wayne Curtis recounts his Maine bottle hunting adventures.
By Yankee Magazine
These super seven Cape Cod beaches are open to nonresidents and have all-day parking
By Kate Whouley
Spend a summer weekend in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, to see how this Midcoast outpost has a “Maine-ness” all its own.
By Kim Knox Beckius
This easy recipe for Maine wild blueberry syrup adds bright summer flavor to cocktails and desserts.
By Yankee Magazine
From her new favorite lobster roll to the best chocolate chip cookie to a most unexpected dessert, Yankee’s Amy Traverso brings you the best eats of summer 2024.
By Amy Traverso
These very blueberry muffins rely on a few tricks to ensure even berry distribution and big blueberry flavor.
By Amy Traverso
This Blueberry Cream Pie with Gingersnap Crust was loosely inspired by the famous wild blueberry cream pie served at Helen’s Restaurant in Machias, Maine.
By Amy Traverso
This Orange-Ricotta Company Cake is a simple, versatile, and delicious glazed loaf that’s sure to wow any guest.
By Yankee Magazine
The key to moist Greek chicken Souvlaki is to marinate the chicken in fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil for at least a few hours.
By Yankee Magazine
Thea Alvin is known around the world for her gravity-defying stonework, but her art begins in her own rural Vermont backyard.
By Annie Graves
Rich in photos and feeling, “The Maine House II” shows how the buildings we inhabit can be a beautiful expression of where we live.
By Yankee Editors
See how two Rhode Island architects transformed their Nantucket-style cottage (a former one-room schoolhouse) into the perfect fit for a family of four.
By Jamie Coelho
Tucked into the northeast corner of the United States, New England is a region of tall mountains, rich farmland, salty seacoasts, and everything in between. Steeped in history and full of spirit, New England is home to some of the nation’s most popular cultural attractions, parks, universities, and sports teams. Four distinct seasons and the perfect assortment of big cities and small towns make New England a favorite travel destination.
New England is made up of six beautiful and diverse states. In the northeast corner is Maine. Next to Maine, on its western border, is New Hampshire. On the other side of New Hampshire is Vermont. Beneath New Hampshire and Vermont is Massachusetts, and beneath Massachusetts are little Rhode Island to the southeast and Connecticut to the south.
Connecticut. Connecticut is the southernmost of the New England states, making it the closest to New York City. Nicknamed “the Nutmeg State,” it’s known for its old money, red chowder, the insurance capital of Hartford, superior thin-crust New Haven pizza, and the fictional Gilmore Girls town of Stars Hollow.
Maine. The largest of the New England states, Maine is also one of the most popular among tourists. Nicknamed “the Pine Tree State” and “Vacationland,” it’s known for its thick forests, rocky coastline, wild blueberries, scenic lighthouses, lobster boats, and mega-author Stephen King.
Massachusetts. Thanks to the bustling hub of Boston and a rich colonial history, Massachusetts is the most frequently visited of the New England states. Nicknamed “the Bay State,” it’s known for its top-notch universities, baked beans, clam chowder, Cape Cod’s summer paradise, Plymouth Rock, and the Kennedys.
New Hampshire. Bearing a kick-butt state motto (“Live Free or Die”), New Hampshire is the rebel of the New England states. Nicknamed “the Granite State,” it’s known for its primary-season political clout, White Mountains (including Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast), Adam Sandler, and Lake Winnipesaukee.
Rhode Island. This isn’t just the smallest of the New England states — it’s the smallest state in America. Nicknamed “the Ocean State,” Rhode Island is known for its 400 miles of coastline, Newport mansions, johnnycakes, and Brown University.
Vermont. Vermont is famous for its progressive, environmental vibe. Nicknamed “the Green Mountain State,” it’s also known for its ski mountains, craft beer, dairy farms, Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, and Champy, the mythical Lake Champlain water monster.
