Yankee editors share some of their favorite places to eat, favorite places to stay, and favorite things to do in the charming coastal town of Westerly, Rhode Island.
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New England
10 Best Summer Road Trips in New England
Dreaming of a New England road trip? From back roads and small towns to coastal spots, these are the best summer road trips in New England.
New England
The 10 Best Lobster Rolls in New England
We held our local lobster expert’s feet to the fire and made him choose the 10 best lobster rolls in New England!
An empty factory in Rhode Island. An angry widow. A radioactive wedding ring. These are pieces of a decades-old puzzle — the tragic story of New England’s only known nuclear fatality at Wood River Junction in July of 1964.
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Best New England Family Resorts & Hotels
Looking for the right vacation spot for the whole clan? You’re in luck. From the Vermont woods to the Rhode Island coast, here are some of the best New England family resorts and hotels.
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15 Best New England Lobster Shacks
Summer in New England isn’t complete without a stop at a lobster shack. Seafood expert Mike Urban picks the 15 best.
New England
Best New England Summer Playhouses & Theaters
If it’s quality summer stock theatre you’re looking for, you’ve found it. Here’s our list of some of the best New England Summer playhouses and theaters.
What do you call a sandwich made using a long roll? In New England, we go back and forth between grinders, subs, and a few other creative variations.
Come mid-July, greenhead flies descend upon the beaches of New England. Learn more about these fierce, hungry, bloodsucking flies.
Connecticut
5 Best Connecticut Coastal Towns
Our picks for the best Connecticut coastal towns offer a winning combination of culinary delights, breezy scenery, and waterside experiences.
New England
Best Beach in Every New England State
Heading to the beach and want to make sure it’s a good one? Don’t miss our guide to the best beach in every New England state.
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Get the Scoop
Who makes the best ice cream in New England? Find out in this ode to New England ice cream, including 36 winning shops in all six states.