A summer visit to the Connecticut capital of Hartford, with stops at the Elizabeth Park rose garden, historic Old State House, and the Bushnell Park carousel.
ice cream
Desserts
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Cake
Looking for the perfect summer dessert? Here’s how to whip up an easy Oreo cookie ice cream cake.
Salem Willows Park, a family-friendly park and arcade in Salem, Massachusetts, has been a local favorite since it opened to the public in 1858. Nowadays, guests from all over enjoy an arcade, outdoor theater, oceanfront views, top-notch snacks, and more.
Massachusetts
5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Weekend in the Berkshires
With an abundance of culture, natural beauty, and historical hospitality, the Berkshires offer the perfect setting for a summer weekend escape.
Verdant fields roll down to the water and artists gather in a magical land called the Farm Coast. Learn more about this special corner of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Massachusetts
PJ’s Family Restaurant | Local Flavor
If any eatery owns the taste of summer on the Cape, it might just be PJ’s Family Restaurant, a Wellfleet institution.
New England
The Best 5 All-You-Can-Eat Feasts
Far more than an excuse to wear forgiving pants, New England’s top all-you-can-eat dining experiences inspire diners to interact with food in unexpected ways.
Sweeten your outlook with these delicious honey recipes from the Yankee archives.
Massachusetts
Bagelsaurus | The Best Bagels in Boston?
Yankee’s senior food editor revisits Bagelsaurus, a popular city bakery that just might have the best bagels in Boston.
Massachusetts
Things to Do in Boston | 7 Summer Activities
No need to escape to the Cape or head north – a summer in the city can be plenty of fun. Here are some our favorite things to do in Boston.
Whether you pick your own or stock up at the market, here are our favorite of the best strawberry recipes that highlight summer’s first berries.
We searched far and wide for the best ice cream flavors in New England. Here’s a baker’s dozen of New England super scoops.