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A Traveler’s Best Friend | Inside Yankee

There may be better ways to vacation than living on a houseboat plying the waters of Lake Champlain beneath summer’s blue sky (“Slow Boat on a Big Lake”) but I can’t think of any. Well, maybe one: kicking back at a cabin in the Maine woods, a timeless retreat you return to year after year […]

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Dear Yankee | Our Readers Respond

The Story Continues When planning began last year for the feature “City of Hope,” our aim was to tell the story of how a wave of newcomers—specifically African immigrants—was helping to revitalize the former mill town of Lewiston, Maine. By the time the piece appeared in our March/April issue, though, the national debate over immigration […]

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Instagram | My New England

We asked, and you answered. Enjoy this collection of #mynewenglandsummer photos from our talented Instagram community.

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Behind-the-Scenes Factory Tours | The Best 5

Want to see Yankee ingenuity in action? Go behind the scenes on a factory tour. “Made in New England” pride thrives at factories that produce everything from frozen commodities to cuddly gifts guaranteed to melt hearts. As a piano or a naval destroyer takes shape before your eyes, you’ll realize anything built to last requires […]

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8 Great New England Summer Drives

From the jagged shoreline of Maine to the verdant farmland of Vermont, these eight great New England jaunts give you the perfect excuse to plan the perfect summer road trip.

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The Road Less Traveled

When is reporting a travel story not something to brag about? When you don’t know where you’re going. Several years ago, Yankee’s Justin Shatwell wrote about one particular journey that went awry.

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Trail of Memories

A world-famous walk leads back into the past—and deep into a hiker’s soul.

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Best 5 Cozy Spots for Couples

Cravings some quiet alone time with your favorite person? These cozy spots for couples offer the quick remedy you need.

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Best New Hotels in New England

From Maine to Connecticut, many of the best new hotels in New England combine history with modern design. Here are eleven of our favorites.

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Bretton Woods | Ski Trail Favorites

From black diamond to blue square, these Bretton Woods ski trail favorites guarantee a day of fun at the the biggest ski resort in New Hampshire.

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