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Finding the Best Restaurants in Providence, RI
From sticky buns at Seven Stars Bakery to farm-to-table fare at Bacaro, our list of the best restaurants in Providence, RI, will satisfy every appetite.
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This Issue | April 2017
My father is a car guy. When I was a kid, a parade of vehicles entered and exited the scene. There were periods when I wasn’t even sure how many cars my dad owned (was it five or 15?), and I’m not positive that my pop, who rented several different storage units, did either. His […]
New England
Instagram | My New England
We asked, and you answered. Enjoy this collection of #mynewenglandsummer photos from our talented Instagram community.
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Coming in May 2017
// Low Boat on a Big Lake All along its 120-mile reach, Lake Champlain has charms that are easy enough to see: jewel-like islands, laid-back towns, that stunning shoreline. To get at the lake’s essence, though, nothing beats the 24/7 adventure of a houseboat vacation. /// Place to Get Away A seasonal home but not quite […]
New Hampshire
Yankee Classic | Pilgrimage to Moose Mountain
Classic Article by Jeff Rapsis We’re just below the summit of South Peak on Moose Mountain, near Hanover, New Hampshire. It’s a 45-minute hike in from the nearest road. The morning sun glints off a misshapen scrap of metal sticking out from the ground. It’s a piece of twisted aluminum, half buried and partly melted. […]
New England
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 […]
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Retreat
Where It’s Located: Tiverton, Rhode Island Price: $500 a night Minimum Stay: Seven nights Why We Love It: Tucked away on the farm coast, this renovated barn accommodates up to eight people and is located just a few minutes’ walk from the property’s private beach, accessed via a tree-lined path. Coolest Feature: The property is […]
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Perfect Weekend in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown, Massachusetts For those who know Cape Cod well, spring is a wonderful time to visit. You get access to many of the summertime destinations, but without the crowds. That’s right: deserted beaches, whale watching, no lines at restaurants—even parking! This is especially true in Provincetown, MA. With more space to roam the main artery, […]
New England
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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Where to Eat in Nantucket, Massachusetts
On one hand, there’s a simplicity to dining on Nantucket, the smaller but never the lesser of the Cape’s two sister islands. Unlike Martha’s Vineyard, which is divided into six towns, with restaurants scattered here and there, Nantucket is a single town unto itself (yes, there are eateries out by ’Sconset and in the mid-island […]
New England
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.