Longnook Beach, Truro, Massachusetts I like to arrive at Longnook in the early morning, while the fog still casts a hazy glaze over the water. Joined by surfers and dog walkers, I stroll down the sandy path to the soft, white beach. Then I glance back at the towering tan and red dunes, realizing instantly […]
Few college towns are as visitor-friendly as Hanover, New Hampshire. The Dartmouth Green doubles as the town common, with a seasonally staffed information kiosk. Surrounding it are the historic and architecturally striking buildings of Dartmouth College, including a major performance center, an outstanding art museum, and a recently revamped inn that’s become a lodging and […]
The Granite State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in New Hampshire for 2014. BEST FAMILY CAMP: AMC’S THREE MILE ISLAND, Laconia Many families return the same week every summer to hike, swim, canoe, and sail. Or simply relax at the main house with its […]
The Nutmeg State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Connecticut for 2014. BEST LAKESIDE PARK: ROSELAND PARK, Woodstock Well-shaded picnic tables, a small playground, and a gazebo all offer calming views of a boating lake. Need exercise? Jog across the street to a nine-hole […]
Celebrate the diversity of New England’s shoreline in this slide show of coastal images. Our readers captured everything from the picturesque seaside towns of Connecticut to the wildlife that inhabits the rocky shores of Maine.
The snow begins as a thin dusting as you drive north into the tip of New Hampshire. By the time you near The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, located just 15 miles southeast of the Canadian border in Dixville Notch, the snow is circling the towers and turrets of the grand hotel. Since 1866, visitors have […]
Nobody loves shad more than the citizens of Windsor, Connecticut, who hold the Shad Derby to celebrate its return the third Saturday in May with dances, parades, and an immoderate amount of eating. Yankee Classic: “In Praise of Poor Man’s Salmon,” Yankee Magazine, May 1991 The shad? They’re always here. By the time it ‘s […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Nutmeg State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Connecticut. BEST ARBORETUM: BARTLETT ARBORETUM & GARDENS, Stamford Visit wetlands, woodlands, meadows, plus gardens formal and fun, all within 91 acres. Learn about research at the herbarium. […]
Of all the museums dedicated to New England’s maritime past, Mystic Seaport in Connecticut may be the most extensive.
Hungry? The Constitution State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Connecticut for 2014. BEST DAIRY BAR: THE FARMER’S COW CALFÉ, Mansfield Fresh from a statewide co-op, taste ice cream, sandwiches, breakfast, and flavored milk drinks. A clever menu includes […]
Built on the banks of the Mystic River in 1791, the historic Captain George Eldredge House is finally available … There are many wonderful restaurants in Mystic, Connecticut. On the night we visited a few months ago, however, we chose one called The S & P Oyster Company, simply because it’s located right on the […]
Looking to rest your head in the Nutmeg State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Connecticut for 2014. BEST GARDEN LOVER’S B&B: ROSELEDGE COUNTRY INN & FARM SHOPPE, Preston Sit beside this historic building eating free-range eggs amid the butterflies and hummingbirds flocking to the organic garden. Blooms […]
