A week on a guided foliage tour shows off not only New England but a bit of human nature, too.
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I’m confused: The walls in the wood shed of my old New England farmhouse are made of rough wooden boards. Are these boards shiplap? It’s a hundred miles from my house to the ocean…. —Jordan T., Tiverton, RI It’s not clear when the definition of the term shiplap shifted from a type of overlapping joinery […]
Massachusetts
5 Great Nantucket Bakery Spots
Craving oven-fresh treats on Nantucket? Bakery lovers can get their fill at these island go-tos.
Rhode Island
Scenes from Narragansett, RI
A collection of images from photographer Alex Gagne highlighting Narragansett, Rhode Island — a beautiful beach town with Gilded Age grandeur.
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.
Magazine
Ask Historic New England | June 2017
I love the look of dark sashes on old houses. Can I paint the sashes on my Greek Revival house black or dark green? —Catey M., Keene, NH The use of color on window sashes is something that changes depending on the style and age of the house. On Georgian-style homes from the 1700s, window […]
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.
Rhode Island
Best of Rhode Island | 2017 Editors’ Choice Awards
Looking for dining, lodging, and top-notch attractions in Ocean State? Here are nearly 40 of our editors’ picks for the best of Rhode Island.
Old Wethersfield, CT, the Nutmeg State’s largest historic district may be the most perfect walking village in all of New England.
A pair of festive holiday wreath ideas (both indoor and outdoor) to brighten your New England-inspired holiday decor.
Jo Diggs, a Maine quilt and appliqué artist, brings a painter’s eye to her startling fabric landscapes.
From source to sea, autumn along the Connecticut River is a four-part, month-long ride through the very heart of New England.