New England

15 Prettiest Winter Villages in New England

Though beautiful year round, some towns become even more charming once the snow flies. Here we present the prettiest winter villages in New England.

New England

New England Historic Holiday Home Tours

From a Victorian Christmas in Maine to glimmering gardens in Rhode Island, celebrate the season in style by touring one of these seven New England historic homes.

Rhode Island

Bristol, Rhode Island | Fall Day Trip

A fall day trip to Bristol, Rhode Island, including historic downtown, Colt State Park, the Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, and more!

Rhode Island

Bristol, RI | Hotels & Inns Guide

Whether you’re a history buff, outdoors lover, or sailing nut, plan a great weekend escape with our roundup of Bristol, RI, hotels and inns.

New England

8 Perfect New England Weekend Getaways

Whether you crave award-winning local IPAs, a windswept lighthouse tour, or miles of bike trails that lead to pristine beaches, we have a batch of New England weekend getaways planned for you.

Magazine

Ask Historic New England | June 2018

Is there a way to install carpeting on my stairs without damaging the historic wood? —Heather M., Peterborough, NH Modern carpet tack strips, used to install wall-to-wall carpeting, can cause considerable damage to historic floors and stair treads. They create countless holes, and when removed they gouge the floorboards. A less destructive method involves securing […]

New England

Wake Up, Dig In | Best Breakfasts

We hit a favorite breakfast spot in each New England state to discover a surefire dish you can order there — or whip up at home.

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