Headed to the coast this summer? Mark your calendar for these seasonal celebrations that are worth the drive.
New England
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Acadia National Park cabins have so much to offer – waterfront, woodsy, rustic, contemporary – and are great places to stay while enjoying a national park adventure.
Whether you seek an ocean-docked houseboat or a woodsy treehouse, these ten rentals represent truly unusual ways to vacation in New England.
Massachusetts
The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
Each summer, Cape Cod celebrates everything hydrangea with the fun and colorful Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival.
Here’s a look at some of our most recent editors’ picks for the best things to do, plus where to eat, shop, and stay in Newport, Rhode Island.
What does “Rabbit, Rabbit!” mean? Why do people say “Rabbit!” on the first day of each month? Read on to learn about this slightly superstitious tradition.
Can’t wait for summer? Visit Kennebunkport, Maine, in winter for a romantic off-season escape, culinary adventures, and fun events like Paint the Town Red.
Massachusetts
Insider’s Guide to Martha’s Vineyard | Eat, Stay & Play
Planning a Martha’s Vineyard vacation? Writer and resident Jamie Kageleiry shares her expert picks for the best places to eat, stay, shop, and things to do for the ultimate insider experience.
Those bits of sea glass ground smooth by the ocean before being scattered on the beach (sometimes known as mermaids’ tears) can touch the imagination in special ways.
Massachusetts
Spring Weekend in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Off-season rates and quiet coastal beauty make Provincetown, Massachusetts, the perfect place for a springtime getaway.
From Boston blooms to spring skiing and the sweetness of maple season, you’ll find a celebration of winter-banishing tonics across New England.
Happiness is an empty stretch of Rhode Island sand.