Family day-trip inspiration abounds in the pages of Yankee’s travel guide. From beach days to scenic strolls, here are 32 fantasic New England summer adventures to tackle this year.
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Massachusetts
Celebrating 75 Years at Plimoth Patuxet Museums
Plymouth, Massachusetts’s world-famous living history museum rings in a big anniversary with a special lineup of events and exhibits.
Cooking Advice
How to Cook Lobster | Tips from Bertha Nunan
Learn how to cook lobster that tastes perfect every time with these tips from the late Bertha Nunan, one of Maine’s most famous lobster cooks.
New Hampshire
10 New Hampshire Waterfalls That Are Worth the Hike
There are plenty of fun hikes to New Hampshire waterfalls, from popular tourist spots to cascades hidden deep in the woods.
From sailing cruises to rip-roaring rapids to memorable hikes, the sunny Maine summer offers endless ways to indulge your adventurous side.
Yankee’s long-time Editor, Mel Allen, shares his picks for some of the most beautiful places in Maine — from Ogunquit Beach to Acadia National Park.
Visitors have their pick of places to stay at this stunning midcoast Maine village. Here are some of our favorite Camden, Maine, hotels and inns.
Gardens
How to Make a Tomato Trellis
Don’t waste your money on something you can do yourself! Here’s how to make a tomato trellis using sturdy posts and twine.
Where do you go to get the best lobster rolls in Maine? We break it down for you with a list of some of our favorite spots.
Massachusetts
Guide to Chatham, Massachusetts | Eat, Stay & Play
Looking for the ultimate guide to Chatham, Massachusetts? With fresh seafood, great oceanside lodging, and an amazing shark center, this charming Cape Cod town has something for every kind of traveler.
Rhode Island
Newport Mansions | Experiencing the Gilded Age
Visiting the lavish Newport Mansions (or “summer cottages”) in Newport, Rhode Island offers an opulent peek into the “Gilded Age” of American history.
Try these methods to keep deer out of the garden without using chemicals and or spending a lot of money.