New England has a fantastic variety of habitats and landscapes, from high mountain peaks to lush forest to rocky seacoasts. The ecology of each setting is largely dependent on local variations in climate and soils, and in each environment, plant species compete to fill a niche. Some environments have a rich diversity of species, while […]
New England is blessed with hundreds of miles of coastline and many towns that touch the sea. Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long sandy stretches, or lots of family activities, there’s a beach town for you on our list.
At America’s oldest tavern, hearty food and a heaping amount of history are on the menu.
A driving beat, a familiar melody, a thousand starry spotlights beaming overhead: Outdoor performances provide the soundtrack for New England’s most unforgettable summer evenings. Here’s a frugal music lover’s guide to the best free shows, programmed by New Englanders with as much passion and talent as the acts they put on stage. Berklee Summer in […]
Mount Desert Island is like a New England All Star team: Mountains and coastline, woodlands and lakes compactly converge on this 108-sq-mile destination.
Fresh from the field, baked in pies or tarts, dipped in chocolate, jellied, or in perhaps their ultimate form—served over shortcake with a generous dollop of fresh cream—strawberries are summer in New England.
Including the Litchfield Hills, the Connecticut Northwest Hills are home to many cultural activities, lovely rural scenery, active farmland, and the state’s highest peaks. No wonder it’s become a favorite city escape and vacation destination for those in search of beauty, culture, and relaxation.
Wondering where to eat in Connecticut? The Nutmeg State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best dining in Best Dining in Connecticut for 2016. Best Breakfast: The Sloppy Waffle, Newington Pearl sugar from beets in the dough makes Liège waffles rich, crispy-sweet, and nothing like any […]
Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Connecticut for 2016. Best Beach: Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison Buoyant waves, two miles of sugary sand, nearly 600 campsites, cycling paths: “Good bones,” as they say, but battering tropical storms left Connecticut’s […]
Wondering where to stay in Connecticut? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Connecticut for 2016. Best Spa Escape: The Mayflower Grace, Washington Acquired by Grace Hotels in 2013, Connecticut’s notoriously luxurious 30-room country manor reinvented its uber-exclusive spa—open only to guests and members—last year, featuring the country’s only wellness […]
What are the best New England dishes worth traveling for this summer? Yankee’s food editor goes on the road to find 10 classics not to miss.
The tiny village of Noank, Connecticut, a south-facing peninsula at the junction of the Mystic River and Long Island Sound—once a summer camping ground for the Pequot people—is so camera-ready, so picket-fenced and cedar-shingled and nautical, it would be easy to believe that some movie crew-—maybe a team of set designers from Mystic Pizza, circa […]
