From source to sea, autumn along the Connecticut River is a four-part, month-long ride through the very heart of New England.
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Let’s go back to those early years. Before the big house came down, nail by nail, board by board, beam by beam. Before all those truckloads of old timber rumbled through the quiet center of Middletown, Connecticut. Before the tree clearing and the dirt moving. Before the curious onlookers came to see what all the […]
Newport Vineyards, a family-owned winery in Middletown, Rhode Island, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015 with a stunning, environmentally-friendly renovation and bountiful fall harvest.
Looking for the best things to do in Maine? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Maine for 2016. Best Tourist Hot Spot: Acadia National Park Even though Acadia, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is one of America’s most popular national parks, it’s easy to find a private patch of heaven […]
Do you know where the first chocolate chip cookie was invented? Learn the history of Toll House Cookies, America’s favorite cookie.
When the citizens of three tiny New Hampshire communities gather at midnight to cast their votes, more than politics is at stake.
New England
10 Best Winter Towns in New England
Looking for the best winter towns in New England? These 10 destination towns prove warmth is where you find it, both outside and indoors.
New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH: A Timeless Christmas
Christmases past and present blend seamlessly in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Walking along the brick sidewalks recently dusted with snow, it’s easy to picture the streets filled with horse-drawn buggies and carolers carrying lanterns.I love to walk along the Piscataqua River, past tugboats strung with Christmas lights. Prescott Park features views of the rushing river […]
Rhode Island
Providence Arcade, Providence, RI
The arcade is the country’s oldest indoor shopping mall. A National Historic Landmark, the three-story Greek Revival building, with its lacy iron railings and massive skylight, is a treasure. Never mind that there are fewer shops these days; the architecture, designed by Russell Warren and James Bucklin in 1828, is worth the visit alone. When […]
New England
10 Best Winter Towns in New England
Looking for the best winter towns in New England? These 10 destination towns prove warmth is where you find it, both outside and indoors.
‘Tis the season for sweet tooth cravings! From iced sugar cookies to spicy gingerbread, we’ve got the perfect recipe for your holiday table.
An old-fashioned Christmas classic — tender and light soft gingerbread cake made with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.