At one time, Howard Johnson’s was the largest restaurant chain in the country. In 2015, we visited the last Howard Johnson’s restaurant in New England. It has since closed for good.
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Sanders Fish Market offers up a Portsmouth, NH, lobster roll made with fresh lobster meat and served on a toasted and buttered roll.
New England
The 85 Best Things to Do in New England
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?
Heading to the New Hampshire seacoast? Peruse our Guide to the New Hampshire Seacoast — from things to do, to where to eat, shop and stay.
Your Yankee editor-approved guide to the best of the White Mountains, from restaurants and hotels to favorite activities and things to do. Add to your list for when you’re ready to travel again.
The Maine Italian sandwich is a sandwich unlike any other. Learn more about its origins and the Portland shop (Amato’s) that made it famous.
Looking for things to do in Boothbay Harbor? This charming seaside village showcases some of the best of Maine’s Midcoast.
Massachusetts
Discover the Best of Summer in Plymouth County
Fun-filled, family-friendly, and affordable, it’s the perfect getaway on Massachusetts’s South Shore.
New England
10 Best New England Seafood Markets
Where are the best places to shop for local seafood? Our resident expert Mike Urban shares his picks for the 10 best New England seafood markets.
Our favorite don’t-miss dining, places to stay, and things to do in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
From Maine to Connecticut, here are the best places to get your New England fish and chips fix this summer.
Craving a mid-coast Maine lobster roll or lobster dinner? Skip the long lines at some other shacks and head to Sprague’s Lobster in Wiscasset, Maine.