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The first thing of note P. T. Barnum accomplished was getting thrown in jail. As a young newspaper editor, he accused merchant Seth Seelye–a prominent citizen of Barnum’s own hometown of Bethel, Connecticut–of usury and spent two months locked up for libel. Upon his release he was hardly repentant: He orchestrated his own parade to […]
Connecticut
Passport to Wine Trail in Connecticut
Find great wine in Connecticut with the summer passport program, sponsored by Connecticut Department of Agriculture. The goal is to visit at least 14 of the 30 vineyards participating from Connecticut’s wine trail. You get your blue passport stamped at each one, and then hand it in at the last vineyard you visit. The program […]
Welcome to the May 2010 edition of “Jud’s New England Journal,” the rather curious monthly musings of Judson Hale, editor-in-chief of Yankee Magazine, published since 1935 in Dublin, New Hampshire. Learning the New England Language Trouble is, as soon as you’ve identified a rule, you discover more exceptions than examples. For instance, you might hear […]
Vermont
Top 20 Vermont Events
Call ahead to confirm dates, times, and admission prices. For hundreds of fairs, festivals, exhibits, shows, and other fun activities, go to: YankeeMagazine.com/events MAY 1-2: WOODSTOCK, Spring Farm Festival. A weekend packed with traditional spring activities at Billings Farm & Museum, including the annual shearing of the Southdown flock. Farmers demonstrate plowing skills with oxen […]
Connecticut
Top 20 Connecticut Events
Call ahead to confirm dates, times, and admission prices. For hundreds of fairs, festivals, exhibits, shows, and other fun activities, go to: YankeeMagazine.com/events MAY 1: COS COB, May Gardeners’ Market. Twelve juried vendors from specialty nurseries come to Montgomery Pinetum to sell their collections of annuals, perennials, wildflowers, herbs, hanging baskets, plants, and orchids. Plants […]
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Vermont Best Lodging 2010
Best Romantic Escape RABBIT HILL INN, Lower Waterford Massages, hiking paths, and an intimate fireside dining room all do their job to light the fire for romance. But perhaps just as important is what the inn, nestled in the Northeast Kingdom, doesn’t have: TV, WiFi, or even a reliable cell phone signal–so you can disconnect […]
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Best Restaurants 2010
Best Pancakes LITTLETON DINER, Littleton Pancakes are the signature dish, served all day at this gleaming yellow diner, a welcoming landmark since 1930. Choose from whole wheat, buckwheat, or buttermilk, made with flour that’s stone-ground down by the river. 145 Main St. 603-444-3994; littletondiner.com Best Deli With WiFi WENDLE’S DELICATESSEN, CAFE & THEN SOME, Franconia […]
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Best Attractions 2010
Best Yarn and Accessories HARRISVILLE DESIGNS, Harrisville A riot of colorful wools and woven creations, this shop is set at the heart of a photogenic mill village where woolen yarn has been spun since 1794. 41 Main St. 800-338-9415 (products), 603-827-3996 (workshops); harrisville.com Best Hiking Maps and Guides THE MOUNTAIN WANDERER, Lincoln Owner Steve Smith […]
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Best Restaurants 2010
Best Paella VIVA, Glendale Sharing is at the heart of Spanish dining, and nothing invites communal eating more than a steaming pan of paella. The full-flavored paellas for two or more ($27 and up) at this rural hotspot are as bold and bright as the chili-red and saffron decor. 14 Glendale Road (Route 183). 413-298-4433; […]
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Best Attractions 2010
Best Men’s Sportswear THE BROWNS, Williamstown From durable U.S.-made Bills Khakis to Jack Victor sportcoats and a lot of quietly cosmopolitan designer clothing in between, this attractive, friendly shop will help redefine your wardrobe without breaking the bank. 16 Water St. 413-458-1618; downtownwilliamstown.com Best Mountain View STONY LEDGE, Williamstown Stony Ledge, accessible from Mt. Greylock’s […]
Connecticut
Connecticut Local Secrets 2010
Best Outdoor Eating MITCHELL’S ON THE RIVER, Rocky Hill There’s no denying the summery pleasure of cheap eats at a breezy seafood shack. A mere stone’s throw from the Connecticut River, this seasonal al fresco joint hosts a laid-back crowd, noshing on fried fish, burgers, and ice cream at picnic tables overlooking the historic Glastonbury/Rocky […]