Dreaming of an outdoor escape? From the mountains to the oceans, here is a selection of Yankee editor-approved spots for some of the best camping in New England.
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33 Favorite New England Hikes
When the time is right to hit the trail, these hikes deserve a spot on your to-do list. A guide to Yankee editors’ favorite hikes in every New England state.
Just a few hours’ drive from the Big Apple is all the New England fall color and local flavor that city dwellers could wish for. Here are some of our favorite New England foliage day trips from NYC.
Turn your latte run into a day trip to remember. From a zen harbor scene to Stars Hollow vibes, here are the five best coffee spots with a view in New England.
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee magazine articles.
Andre the seal may have been one of the longest-running, free attractions that Maine has ever had. We look back in this 1986 Yankee classic.
A collection of images celebrating classic New England homes in all seasons from Deb Cohen’s “The Front Door Project.”
Jane Kenyon reflects on the work and waiting for a week, a day, an hour of glorious excess when peonies bloom in this timeless essay from the Yankee archives.
Biggest Agricultural Fairs in New England
Meet me at the fair! Here are the biggest agricultural fairs in New England, featuring crafts, contests, music, food, pageants, rides, and more!
On a bustling city street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, the Mark Twain House & Museum offers a vibrant, intimate look at the Clemens family during some of their happiest days.
Start planning your New England adventure with these new and reimagined destinations.
7 Great Lesser-Known New England State Parks
New England is home to many big-name state parks, but just as appealing are the parks with fewer crowds and a quieter appeal. Here are seven under-the-radar New England state parks where you escape to the great outdoors.