Where to Stay in Old Orchard Beach, Maine: Echo Motel and Oceanfront Cottages Nothing fancy, but the Echo is reasonably priced, modern, comfortable and located within walking distance of the downtown pier, but also just far enough away to provide guests some peace and quiet. Also, oceanfront cottages. www.echomotel.com Where to Eat in Old […]
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Where to Stay in Madison, Connecticut: The Inn at Lafayette Smack in the middle of town, The Inn at Lafayette has a hint of European inspiration, with its French doors and pale, pretty room. If you get hungry, Café Allegre is serving up delicious, Italian-style meals downstairs. www.innatlafayette.com Where to Eat in Madison, Connecticut: […]
Where to Stay in Orleans, Massachusetts: Ship’s Knees Inn Just a quarter mile from Nauset Beach, the Ship’s Knees Inn is affordable and historic. The main house was built in 1820 by the family of a sea captain. www.shipskneesinn.com Where to Eat in Orleans, Massachusetts: ABBA In the right hands, melding ingredients from different […]
Where to Stay in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Nashua House Hotel: In the heart of Oak Bluffs, The Nashua House is a charming 15-room Victorian inn right on Nantucket Sound. www.nashuahouse.com Where to Eat in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Smoke ‘n’ Bones BBQ: The slow-cooked smoked barbeque here replicates Southern styles with finger-licking results. On-premise eating […]
Where to Stay in Wellfleet, Massachusetts: Gull Cottage Bed and Breakfast: A historic cottage tucked between a pair of ponds, built in the late 1700s, this property has been in the same family since the 1890s. The ocean is a 30 minute walk, but a private beach on Gull Pond is readily accessible. gullcottagewellfleet.com […]
Where to Stay in Falmouth, Massachusetts: Inn on the Sound: Perched atop a bluff with panoramic views of Nantucket Sound, the Inn on the Sound’s ten comfortably elegant rooms are open year-round. www.innonthesound.com Where to Eat in Falmouth, Massachusetts: The Glass Onion: Be prepared to wait in high season, as The Glass Onion does […]
Where to Stay in Falmouth, Massachusetts: Inn on the Sound: Perched atop a bluff with panoramic views of Nantucket Sound, the Inn on the Sound’s ten comfortably elegant rooms are open year-round. www.innonthesound.com Where to Eat in Falmouth, Massachusetts: The Glass Onion: Be prepared to wait in high season, as The Glass Onion does […]
Where to Stay in York Beach, Maine: Cutty Sark Motel Located on Long Sands Beach, every one of the motel’s 42 rooms has an ocean view. www.cuttysarkmotel.com Where to Eat in York Beach, Maine: The Union Grill and Pub Located within the Union Bluff Hotel. Be sure to try the onion rings or the […]
Where to Stay in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Ocean House This Victorian grande dame may have undergone a five-year, $140 million facelift, but it hasn’t forgotten its roots. You’ll find afternoon tea on the porch and Friday night clambakes on the beach. oceanhouseri.com Where to Eat in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Seasons at Ocean […]
Vermont
A Place at Vermont’s Table
Growing up in a modest brick house in Detroit, Michigan, Anne Obelnicki dreamed about farms. “I knew I wanted to have a connection to the land,” she says. Today, all Obelnicki has to do is drive the few miles to work–past a working dairy farm and a field of rising cornstalks–to see her dream made […]
Where to Stay in Chatham, Massachusetts: The Hawthorne Despite its private beach and stunning ocean views, The Hawthorne is only a ten minute walk from downtown Chatham. If available, opt for a corner room, since they tend to be larger. www.thehawthorne.com Where to Eat in Chatham, Massachusetts: Wequassett Resort & Golf Club The Wequassett […]
Where to Stay in Rockport, Massachusetts: Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge An somewhat plain, old fashioned motor lodge that has the infinite gift of location. Smack on the sea at Bearskin Cove. You can’t get any closer to the heart of Rockport. www.bearskinneckmotorlodge.com/ Where to Eat in Rockport, Massachusetts: Roy Moore Lobster Company Housed in […]