Chester, Connecticut | Could You Live Here?

Chester is a compact Connecticut downtown that’s beautiful, friendly, and cosmopolitan, while hugging close its small-town New England character.
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Best Public Gardens in New England

From the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to the roses at Elizabeth Park in Connecticut, here are eight of the best public gardens in New England.
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Best Spring Events in New England

Ready to welcome spring? Here’s a sampling of the best spring events in New England, from flowers and farms to antiques and a river filled with rubber ducks.
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5 Best Waterfalls in New England

The 5 Best New England Waterfalls

New England is an ideal place to chase waterfalls (there are more than 100 in New Hampshire alone). Each time a river or stream takes a tumble as it races across this geologically diverse region, it drums its own calming white noise and makes a visual splash. At their most vigorous in the spring, when […]
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Rose Island Lighthouse

Exploring Rose Island Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island

Part museum, part overnight destination, the Rose Island Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island, gives visitors a special look at a restored New England landmark.
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