From Crown Pilot crackers to Squirrel Nut Zippers, these former New England–made treats stir up delicious memories.
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The yin-yang of trying to achieve excellence with franks and beans, was the secret of not only a great supper, but of a marriage as well.
Audiences swoon for them in books and onscreen, but when New England had a “real” vampire panic, there was nothing romantic about it. Read more about New England’s vampire history.
Who is qualified to be a New England “First Family,” and do they still exist? Jud Hale uncovers the truth about the Cabots and the Lowells and that sort of thing.
New England
10 Prettiest Mountain Towns in New England
Don’t plan your winter travels without this list of the prettiest mountain towns in New England.
Massachusetts
Best Ski Areas for Snow Tubing in Massachusetts
From the Berkshire hills to the Boston suburbs, here’s a roundup of our favorite places to go snow tubing in Massachusetts.
What do you do when you’re Lizzie Borden and everyone thinks you got away with murder? We revisit the case in this 1996 Yankee classic.
Tracing a winding path from Cuba to Florida to Maine, this Obama inaugural poet embraces the idea of finding home right where he is.
Even in a city full of famous landmarks to see, it’s impossible to pass up Boston’s quirky Hood milk bottle.
Massachusetts
Best Cape Cod Winter Getaways
We round up favorite Cape Cod inns and hotels that are ready to help you make a cozy escape all winter long.
History
Snow’s Clam Chowder
Craving clam chowder but short on time? Since 1920, Snow’s Clam Chowder has been a favorite New England quick chowder tradition.
In the late 1800s, children had little hope of meeting Saint Nick until the first department store Santa appeared in Brockton, Massachusetts.