Newfane, Vermont, is some 60 houses and other buildings that amount to a white-clapboarded, black-shuttered, Greek Revival epitome of small-town New England.
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New England
Best Holiday Craft Fairs in New England
Holiday craft fairs fill the weekends between Halloween and Christmas at churches, community centers, schools, and function halls all across New England. Offering food (for snacking and giving), handmade gift items, and a healthy dose of holiday cheer, they are often one of the earliest signs of the approaching holiday season. Why not visit one […]
New England’s darkest season is filled with light. The coolest illuminations shine not only with electrical sparkle but with gigawatts of community energy and pride. Bundle up and take part in one or all of these magical spectacles, which we think are the 5 best holiday light displays in New England. *** Updated for 2016 […]
New Hampshire
The Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm in Bethlehem, NH
At The Rocks Estate Christmas Tree Farm in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, it’s as though a rural Downton Abbey has merged with Kris Kringle’s village. A wintry morning sun begins its climb on this early December day. All around, ridges streaked with snow remind us that we’re in the heart of the White Mountains, with New […]
Many communities put on a show for the holidays, but Christmas celebrations in Manchester and Woodstock, Vermont, are especially festive.
Massachusetts
Martha’s Vineyard Winter Weekend Retreat
You may not think of Martha’s Vineyard as a winter getaway, but you should. In early February, my wife, Grace, and I escaped the New Hampshire winter for a weekend in Edgartown, Massachusetts. It wasn’t the kind of island retreat most often thought of when the snow flies. But it suited us just fine. The […]
New England
Best Winter Festivals in New England
Make the most of the season at the best winter festivals in New England.
New England
New England Inns with Fireplaces
These New England inns, with guest rooms and common gathering areas warmed by flames, excel at offering the cozy side of winter.
New England
Best 5 Holiday Shopping Towns in New England
One-of-a-kind treasures and old-time Yuletide merriment bring the magic of the season to life in these best 5 holiday shopping towns in New England.
For a joyful holiday experience, head to Boston at Christmas. See the lights, shop, dine, enjoy the arts, and nourish your spirit.
A large flock of geese caught my ear earlier this week, flying south in perfect formation against a slate gray sky. Just north, the clouds were producing some early snowflakes, and the wind that pushed them south brought a bitter bite. In northern New England, it isn’t uncommon to see hints of the long season ahead, […]
Well-loved and maintained for more than 200 years, the Ebenezer Alden House is considered one of the finest period homes in all of New England.