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We’ve filled up a travel bucket list covering 85 of the very best things to do in New England. How many have you seen, done, eaten, or experienced?

We’ve filled up a travel bucket list covering 85 of the very best things to do in New England. How many have you seen, done, eaten, or experienced?

With an eye on what’s new for 2022, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels in top Massachusetts travel destinations, including Boston, Cape Cod, and the Berkshires. 

Sixteen historic sites in 2.5 miles. Here’s how to make the most of the Freedom Trail, from start to finish.

Long-untold stories come into unforgettable focus at these New England sites.

From fried clams to the ultimate scenic drive, these Bay State experiences are some of the best things to do in Massachusetts.

Enjoy this behind-the-scenes tour of the Old North Church, Boston’s oldest surviving church building, including a bonus look at the church’s bell-ringing chamber and underground tombs.

From Newport to the Nubble, follow one of our favorite 3-week New England fall foliage road trips.

Yankee editors pick the top dining, lodging, and attractions in Boston and Cambridge in our first-ever Hall of Fame list.

Admire an original copy of the Declaration of Independence, hear the musket fire at a Patriots’ Day reenactment, and learn about a treasonous massacre at these New England Revolutionary War sites and events.

With its world-class restaurants, unique shops, lush green spaces, and a thriving artistic community, Boston’s historic South End is a hidden treasure.

There are plenty of world-renowned Boston museums, but these are our editors’ favorite kid-friendly picks around the city.