Holiday decorating is all in the family for two Massachusetts sisters who live in houses deeply rooted in place and history.
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My Secret Santa | First Person
A stranger’s kindness, and an unforgettable gift.
Yankee contributor Mike Urban pays tribute to the Maine Diner, a beloved Wells spot serving locals and travelers for over 30 years.
New Hampshire
A Fall Visit to Downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire
With its top-notch restaurants, boutique shopping, and loads of historic charm, downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a coastal gem.
Massachusetts
The Legend of Lucy Keyes, the Mount Wachusett Ghost
Have you heard the legend of Lucy Keyes, the Mount Wachusett ghost? According to local lore, the spirits of the lost little girl and her mother roam the slopes in search of each other.
Massachusetts
Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts
In the mood for a good scare? Consider spending Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts, New England’s witch capitol.
Yankee Magazine editors share some of their favorite places to eat, favorite places to stay, and favorite things to do in Mystic, CT.
New England
Best College Town in Every New England State
For culture, recreation, and youthful energy, our nominees for the best college towns in New England can’t be beat.
Why should the origin of something as good as Boston cream pie be such a mystery? Learn more about the history of Boston cream pie.
Food
Buon Appetito!
In the panoply of better-known Italian-American holiday traditions—if any of them are truly known beyond the nearly 16 million of us in the United States whose family roots go back to Italy—the Feast of the Seven Fishes looms largest. Based on a Sicilian tradition called la vigilia, this Christmas Eve meal is a multicourse pescatory […]
I’ve never known a New Englander who hasn’t had a fixed date of when it’s okay to turn on the heat. And more often than not, it’s completely ludicrous.
Massachusetts
Guide to Shelburne, Massachusetts | Eat, Stay & Play
Shelburne, Massachusetts, is a small town with plenty of charm, great eateries, and must-see attractions like the iconic Bridge of Flowers.