In New Sweden, Maine, one of the last outposts of traditional Swedish culture, the darkest season begins with a celebration of light. Jim Collins tells the story of New Sweden as it celebrates St. Lucia’s Day.
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New England
Coming in January 2018
highlights /// A Guide to Winter Comforts Shake off the chill with the coziest inn in the world (we built it!), the best comfort foods around, and warm and welcoming New England pubs. /// Leaving Mary’s Farm How longtime Yankee columnist Edie Clark found “the best, most rewarding kind of love” in her little home on the […]
Where It’s Located: Portland, Maine Price: From $89 per nightGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Minimum Stay: None Why We Love It: Besides its central location (between the East End and the Old Port), this lodging option provides both modern convenience and historic charm. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment occupies the […]
As Christmas approaches, Santa Claus will be popping up in some jolly interesting places. Here are 5 favorite spots that aren’t the mall.
A prime coastal getaway is also a surprisingly rich destination for foodies. Yankee’s senior food editor Amy Traverso shares her favorite places to eat in Camden, Maine.
New England
Instagram | My New England—December 2017
We asked, and you answered. Enjoy this collection of ##MyNewEngland photos from our talented Instagram community.
New England
This Issue | What’s Old Is New Again
It’s about a three-second walk from my office to the room where we keep the Yankee archives. Whoo, that place can be a time-suck. Many a time I’ve ventured into the room to look up an old article only to emerge, half an hour later, with a new appreciation for bean hole suppers, Stephen King’s […]
New Hampshire
A Perfect Weekend in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s summer seacoast is also an unforgettable holiday destination. Here’s how to spend a perfect weekend in Portsmouth, NH.
From cozy inns to old-fashioned holiday shopping, read on for our festive roundup of things to do in Weston, Vermont.
New England
Early Churches of Rural New England | Photos
A collection of images celebrating the beauty of early New England churches from architectural photographer Steve Rosenthal.
If you’re planning a trip to Vermont’s lively little capital, find a great spot to stay with our Montpelier, VT, hotels guide
Massachusetts
Best Boston Museums for Kids
There are plenty of world-renowned Boston museums, but these are our editors’ favorite kid-friendly picks around the city.