Connecticut

Thimble Islands | Photos

Enjoy this collection of photos celebrating the beauty of the Thimble Islands in Connecticut from photographer Jarrod McCabe.

New England

New England Maritime Museums, Historic Sites, Art, and Cruises

A sampling of New England maritime museums, historic sites, art, and cruises celebrating the region’s rich seafaring heritage. For pricing and seasonal schedules, call ahead or visit venue Web sites. History Museums & Historic Sites Cape Ann Museum Gloucester, MA 978-283-0455 capeannmuseum.org Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House Stonington, CT 860-535-8445 stoningtonhistory.orgGet Our FREE Yankee Best […]

Travel

Best Outdoor Bargains in New England

Summer is here and it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather and sunshine, but there’s no reason to break the bank while you’re having fun.  We’ve put together our top outdoor bargains in New England from the pages of our 2012 “Best of New England” Editors’ Picks. BEST CHANCE TO STRIKE GOLD […]

Rhode Island

Wickford, Rhode Island Slideshow

Last summer, photographer Julie Bidwell captured a slice of life in the beautiful town of Wickford, Rhode Island for our “Could You Live Here” feature.  The essence of a small town is in the landscape, the architecture and the details.  Please enjoy this slideshow of some of our favorites.  Get Our FREE Yankee Best New […]

Maine

Lobster Shacks | Photographs of Maine’s Iconic Eateries

Photographer Sara Gray spent time last summer exploring two locations in her home state of Maine to capture a quintessential rite of passage for many a New Englander.  The lobster shack — an iconic symbol along the coast of New England — is a beacon to those who crave lobster fresh from the the Atlantic Ocean.  Please […]

New England

Mysteries from Yankee Files

Prepare for a scary time with these mysteries, marvels, and nightmares from the files of Yankee Magazine.

Rhode Island

Nobska Lighthouse, Falmouth, MA

I cold winter’s day in New England. While taking this photograph of Nobska Lighthouse I remember thinking of warmer days ahead. 🙂

Magazine

‘Ice Out’ on Joe’s Pond | Sign of Spring

Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe In Vermont’s north country, spring’s true arrival is marked by “ice out” – when a special raft sinks into the water and sets off a chain of events that doesn’t end until July 4. I keep it in my wallet, tucked behind my driver’s license […]

Massachusetts

Nantucket Resources | When you go to Nantucket

Use this list of Nantucket resources to plan your next trip to the island. Affordable Rentals 6 South Beach St., 508-228-3501; affrentals.com Bartlett’s Farm 33 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-228-9403; bartlettsfarm.comGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Brown Basket Gallery 9 Old South Wharf. 508-228-9497 Cook’s Café 6 South Beach St. 508-228-8810 […]

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