New Hampshire

A Perfect Weekend in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region

WHAT TO DO Mount Washington Cruises, Laconia If you don’t own a boat, now you can pretend you have three: $175 buys an unlimited daytime season pass on the 230-foot Mount Washington, the 68-foot Doris E., and the Sophie C. mail boat, all cruising Lake Winnipesaukee, the state’s largest lake. Mountain ranges encircle the 71-square-mile expanse that’s yours to […]

Maine

Portland, Maine | Hotels & Inns Guide

If you’re planning a trip to the Pine Tree State, learn about the many lodging options in its showcase city with our guide to Portland, Maine, hotels and inns.

Massachusetts

A Weekend in Worcester

Halfway between Cape Cod and the Berkshires, Worcester and the surrounding Central Massachusetts countryside are an ideal weekend getaway destination for families, foodies, brew hounds, outdoor enthusiasts, and those who love art or history.

Homes

A Summer Dream | House For Sale

Perched on the shore of a pond on Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula, a family cottage holds a century of memories.

Design

For the Love of Birds | Open Studio

Maine’s Roland LaVallee cuts raw chunks of pine into colorful carvings of birds, bringing springtime inside when we need it most.

Maine

Acadia National Park Camping | Where to Go

The array of Acadia National Park camping options allows you to pitch a tent and sleep among the trees, near the ocean, or close to mountain trails.

History

Swamp Yankees | What’s in a Name?

There are a number of theories as to the origin of the term “Swamp Yankees.” However, the correct one may be based on an amusing incident which occurred in Thompson, Connecticut, during the summer of 1776…

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