Each September, just as the calendar is easing into the first official days of fall, Jim and I take to the road to make our annual pilgrimage north to the White Mountains. Though we spend much of the trip lounging on the fields of Loon Mountain watching burly men clad in kilts compete in the […]
Antiques
New England
5 Best Town Greens in New England
The New England village green is one of the region’s most memorable sights. We asked This Old House producer Bruce Irving to share his picks for the 5 best town greens in New England.
With its sweep of white sandy beaches totaling almost seven miles, it’s easy to understand why tourists flock to Wells, Maine, making it a popular summertime destination. But poke around this historic town—the third to be incorporated in Maine—and you’ll discover there’s more to do in Wells than sunbathe on its scenic shoreline. Beyond the […]
Bill Johnson’s lifelong collecting obsession created an unforgettable unknown museum at the Johnson Hall Museum in Wells, Maine.
Explore Wickford, Rhode Island — home to the annual summer Wickford Art Festival — with its historic homes, scenic harbor, shopping, and more! You must love a harbor specked with sailboats, embrace dogs of every nation, and enjoy strolling through the 1700s—or the charms of Wickford, Rhode Island will elude you. If, however, such things […]
Romaine Tenney vowed he would never abandon his family’s Vermont farm, which lay in the path of the future Interstate 91. In the end, he loved his farm to death.
The salty scent of the sea mingling with the sweet perfume of beach roses wafted into my car as I followed Route 9 past Kennebunkport, Maine — which was just named one of the best beach towns in New England in the July/August issue of Yankee— to the small fishing village of Cape Porpoise. I […]
Memorial Day weekend unofficially marks the transition to summer and all the activities the warm weather brings with it. For myself and my husband, it’s the time of year when we pull the kayaks out of the shed and start thinking about places to paddle. Currently, our favorite spot is a mere 30 minutes from […]
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 […]
Who, ultimately, determines the fate of a region? Read more about the battle raging over the Northern Pass energy project.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Lodging 2009
LODGING Best Green-Friendly Stay: TOPIA INN, Adams The beauty and comfort of this solar- and biodiesel-powered B&B is proof positive that reducing the carbon footprint of your travels doesn’t require sacrificing a thing. Ten artist-designed rooms, unique in their exotic motifs, have been built and furnished exclusively with inert and organic materials. Rates: from $135, […]
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Foliage Driving Tour
I REALIZE THAT some travelers think of Rhode Island as a tangle of highway blocking easy access to somewhere else. I say give them a map and bid them Godspeed. I know this small and unruly state, and I can tell you for a fact that it affords more opportunities for easy enjoyment than any […]