This welcoming rural community less than 40 miles from Boston traces its independent spark and can-do spirit to the earliest days of the American experiment.
Travel
It’s North versus South, as two Massachusetts travel writers make the case to Yankee for which of their state’s famous shores reigns supreme.
A Massachusetts travel writer makes the case for the South Shore, from Plymouth’s historic waterfront to Scituate’s Irish heritage and the region’s beloved bar pizza.
A Massachusetts travel writer makes the case for the North Shore, with its seafood, maritime heritage, natural beauty, and arts-and-culture scene.
New Hampshire
How the Weirs Beach Sign Became a New Hampshire Landmark
Twenty-five years after nearly going dark, the Lake Winnipesaukee Weirs Beach sign shines on.
A historic steam locomotive and riverboat combine for a one-of-a-kind experience at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in the Lower Connecticut River Valley.
These quick-hit New England summer attractions for families prove that you don’t have to drive for days to make great vacation memories.
New England’s presidential homes offer rare insight into their famous former occupants—and the real human foundations that shaped their time in office.
Fill your July weekends . . . with Yankee! The Fourth of July sparks off a month of fun events in New England. Discover July’s best travel deals, too.
New England
Fall Foliage Planning Tips | 2026
Dreaming of the colorful fall leaves in New England? Familiarize yourself with these expert resources and tips for fall foliage planning.
Artisans find their path and follow their passion in Maine.
Massachusetts
Discover Coastal Treasures in Massachusetts
With summer here at last, the sea breezes of the Bay State are calling.