If you’re one of those people who always have the thrice-a-year Brimfield Antique Flea Markets dates circled on their calendar, here’s some good news: Those venerable shows in Brimfield, Massachusetts, may be the ultimate, but we’ve discovered plenty of terrific antiques fairs and vintage markets throughout New England that are well worth checking out too. Here, […]
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Best Food Trucks in New England
There’s a food truck renaissance in New England, and we’re all the better for it. Never have the choices for street dining been so varied or so good. Places like Portsmouth, Portland, and Boston are teeming with options during the summer months, and many great trucks can be found in more remote locations, too. Don’t […]
From the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival to the region’s biggest lobster festival, these six upcoming events around New England celebrate everything that makes our region special.
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The McDonald’s Lobster Roll Experience
How does the McDonald’s lobster roll compare to New England seafood shack rolls? We asked our resident seafood expert Mike Urban to find out.
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Peak Perfection
As the fall foliage display makes its spectacular journey from northern elevations to valleys and shorelines, these seven hot spots along the way will keep you in the thick of color.
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Exploring New England’s Coastal Wine Trail
A nonprofit group of 14 wineries in southeastern New England, the Coastal Wine Trail offers a delicious sampling of some of the best wine in the region.
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Best Fourth of July Celebrations in New England
Looking for a new spot to celebrate Independence Day this year? Here are some of our picks for the Best Fourth of July celebrations in New England.
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The Death of Brown Furniture | Are Antiques Too Pricey or Have They Just Gone Out of Style?
What happens when “antiques” go out of style but “vintage” remains popular? How a generational divide is upending the market for that most New Englandy of commodities.
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Treasured Islands | Inside Yankee
Decades ago, on a blustery spring day, I boarded a ferry in Rockland, Maine, and a long two hours later, after a wave-tossed crossing of 23 miles, I stumbled, white as a ghost, onto the wharf where a watchful contingent of Matinicus islanders waited to see the hopeful prospective teacher for their one-room school. I […]
Discover the history of the authentic New England clambake and where to enjoy this timeless coastal tradition—complete with smoky shellfish, seaweed, and ocean views.
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Best State Parks in New England
If you can only make it to one of New England’s many great outdoor escapes, check out our picks for the region’s best state parks.
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Tests of Time | Inside Yankee
It is human nature to explore, to want to discover the new, and then to celebrate when we find it. This is why we travel. But there is also pleasure in those places and experiences that have stood the test of time, where what you see and feel has been seen and felt in almost […]