Longing for some alone time with the ocean? These picks for the best New England hidden beaches are quieter alternatives to the region’s better-known spots.
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cape cod
Depending on your passion—be it art, adventure, seafood, or simply catching some rays—there’s a locale on the New England coast that caters to your interest.
New England
Instagram | My New England
We asked, and you answered. Enjoy this collection of #mynewenglandsummer photos from our talented Instagram community.
New England
This Issue | June 2017
A few summers ago, I spent part of a week near Provincetown, Massachusetts, for a Yankee story on the Cape Cod National Seashore. It was midweek, and the crowds that often define the Provincetown summer experience had thinned out. We strolled downtown, ate well, and enjoyed a little beach time. That was the first extended […]
Gardens
A She-Shed of One’s Own
“She-sheds” are the latest in the tiny-house phenomenon. On Cape Cod, they do it their own way.
Travel
Coming in May 2017
// Low Boat on a Big Lake All along its 120-mile reach, Lake Champlain has charms that are easy enough to see: jewel-like islands, laid-back towns, that stunning shoreline. To get at the lake’s essence, though, nothing beats the 24/7 adventure of a houseboat vacation. /// Place to Get Away A seasonal home but not quite […]
Massachusetts
Perfect Weekend in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown, Massachusetts For those who know Cape Cod well, spring is a wonderful time to visit. You get access to many of the summertime destinations, but without the crowds. That’s right: deserted beaches, whale watching, no lines at restaurants—even parking! This is especially true in Provincetown, MA. With more space to roam the main artery, […]
New England
8 Great New England Summer Drives
From the jagged shoreline of Maine to the verdant farmland of Vermont, these eight great New England jaunts give you the perfect excuse to plan the perfect summer road trip.
The Yankee Magazine editors share some of their favorite places to eat, favorite places to stay, and favorite things to do in Provincetown, MA.
It’s been nearly a century since a 7-pound baby boy was born at 83 Beals Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, on May 29, 1917. His parents named him John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and it’s almost inconceivable that he would have turned 100 this year, since we know him forever as a president with youth, vigor, and optimism, […]
From the Marginal Way in Maine to Bluff Point in Connecticut, here are our 12 favorite places in New England to stroll by the seashore.
Massachusetts
Almost Spring on Craigville Beach
An off-season ramble empties the mind of everything but nature’s beauty.