Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of our picks for the 25 best beach towns in New England is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
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New England
Best Mexican Food in New England
Cinco de Mayo (or the fifth of May) is a day to celebrate Mexican culture with festivals, parades, and of course, lots of delicious food. The date honors the 1862 victory of the Mexican army over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War, and while the holiday is relatively minor in Mexico, stateside […]
New Hampshire
Exploring Peterborough, New Hampshire
When my uncles visited from Texas last summer, they informed me they’d spent one entire lazy day just tripping around the shops, galleries, and restaurants in Peterborough, New Hampshire. That didn’t surprise me. What we’ve got here is quite special. The magazine Budget Travel placed Peterborough on their Top Ten Coolest Small Towns list in […]
Massachusetts
Spring in the Vineyard
I drove down to Westport, Massachusetts today to visit with Bill Russell at Westport Rivers Winery for an upcoming Yankee story. We’ve just awarded them a “Best of New England” award for their wine tastings and I’m a big fan of their products, especially the sparkling wines. It was fun to see the vineyards in […]
Vermont
Best of Vermont 2012
Yankee Magazine‘s Editors’ Choices for the best food, attractions, and activities in Vermont for 2012 are here. We’ve found the bargains and local secrets, too!
Maine
Best of Maine 2012
Photo Courtesy of The Tides Beach Club Yankee Magazine‘s Editors’ Choices for the best food, lodging, and activities in Maine for 2012 are here. We’ve found the best bargains and local secrets, too!
New Hampshire
Best of New Hampshire 2012
Yankee Magazine‘s Editors’ Choices for the best food, lodging, and activities in New Hampshire for 2012 are here.
Rhode Island
Walking Tour of Providence, Rhode Island
On a walking tour of Providence, Rhode Island, you’ll encounter famous museums, historic homes, an Ivy League campus, and possibly even ghosts.
Massachusetts
Yankee Quest: Brimfield
We’re going to Brimfield! A few of the editors of Yankee Magazine will be heading to Brimfield’s opening day festivities to compete against each other in the first-ever Yankee Quest scavenger hunt, and you can play along, too. Here’s how it works: Tell us what you think we’ll see at Brimfield in the comments section […]
At Johnson & Wales’ Culinary Arts Museum in Providence, Rhode Island, visitors feast on food history, curiosities, and some 60,000 cookbooks.
Vermont
Vermont Best Lodging 2012
BEST FARMHOUSE RETREAT Meadowlark Inn, West Brattleboro Loll in the hammock or soak in the Jacuzzi while you listen to birdsong and keep a watch for deer at this classic B&B in a beautifully restored 1870s farmhouse. Rates: from $145, including full breakfast. 13 Gibson Road. 800-616-6359, 802-257-4582; meadowlarkinnvt.com BEST BOVINE B&B Shearer Hill Farm […]
Rhode Island
Best of Rhode Island 2012
Photo Credit: Rick Koconis Yankee‘s Editors’ Choices for the best food, lodging, and activities in Rhode Island for 2012 are here. Don’t miss the Best Bargains and Local Secrets, too!