From lobster and chowder to oysters and quahogs, New England’s summer seafood festivals are among the best in the world at celebrating the gifts of the sea.
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Things to Do in Brewster, MA | Cape Cod Towns
Visiting the Cape Cod town of Brewster? Here are the best things to do in Brewster, Massachusetts, plus our favorite Brewster hotels and restaurants.
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10 Reasons Why We Love Martha’s Vineyard
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Yankee editors share some of their favorite picks for kicking back at a bed-and-breakfast, Cape Cod–style.
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New Hampshire
2022 Best of New England | New Hampshire
With an eye on what’s new for 2022, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels in top New Hampshire travel destinations, including Portsmouth and the seacoast, the White Mountains, and the Lakes Region.
Massachusetts
2022 Best of New England | Massachusetts
With an eye on what’s new for 2022, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels in top Massachusetts travel destinations, including Boston, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires.
Whether you want to explore hidden-gem seaside towns, embark on a best-ever coastal bike ride, or taste-test your way through our top 25 seafood shacks, here’s all the inspiration you need to head to the water’s edge.
New England
25 Best New England Seafood Shacks
Food editor Amy Traverso’s 25 favorite spots have all the essential ingredients: a salty breeze, a water view, and a heaping (paper) plate of just-caught seafood.
New England
7 Best Quiet New England Coastal Towns
On the water and under the radar, these seven towns offer a crowd-free summer escape.
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Beach Living 101
Yankee’s selective guide to a day on the sand.
Main Dishes
French-Style Tuna Sandwiches (Pan Bagnat)
The bold flavors of salade Niçoise informed this simple and sophisticated sandwich. Wrap it up in parchment paper to take to the beach or serve it on a platter at home.