The New England village green is one of the region’s most memorable sights. We asked This Old House producer Bruce Irving to share his picks for the 5 best town greens in New England.
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Looking to rest your head in the Bay State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST MANSION: GATEWAYS INN, Lenox The 12 guestrooms in this 1912 mansion are named for Shakespearean characters, and the gracious lodging makes an elegant base for enjoying the summer arts […]
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SLIDE SHOW: Spring Flowers
Spring is well on its way here in New England. As the snow melts there is nothing more exciting than the first tulip bulbs that burst forth to greet us; even the skunk cabbage is a welcome sign of the changing seasons. To celebrate the beginning of another rebirth, here are 25 user-submitted images of […]
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Fruitlands | Local Treasure
A visit to Fruitlands begins with the view. Perched at the top of Prospect Hill in Harvard, Massachusetts, it’s impossible to resist the miles-wide, postcard-perfect rolling landscape below along the Nashua River. “When people drive in, you can see it on their faces,” says the museum’s marketing manager, Mary Delaney. “Even for us, it’s a […]
Looking for fun in Beantown? You won’t have to look far! Read our picks for the best attractions in Greater Boston for 2014. BEST VINTAGE TREASURES: SOWA VINTAGE MARKET, Boston At this South End bazaar, you’ll find a trove of vintage collectibles, from jewelry to furniture to records. These crammed aisles are a great leveler: […]
Looking for fun in the Bay State? You won’t have to look far!Read our picks for the best attractions in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM: MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MASS MoCA), North Adams More than 100 large-scale wall drawings designed by artist Sol LeWitt are a must-see extravaganza of pattern and color […]
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Seaquankeyquash | Lexicon
Find out the definition and origin of the word Seaquankeyquash!
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Cape Cod in Spring | Photography Slide Show
Spring on Outer Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is an uncrowded luxury. Visit Truro, Wellfleet, and Provincetown when the air is less charged and the beaches and restaurants are yours to enjoy. See more photos by Alison ShawGet Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe Read more: Outer Cape Cod in Spring
How can a well-trod, very lived-in home still look impeccable and feel serene? Kelly McGuill has made hers a study in contrast.
Everyone who loves Boothbay Harbor, Maine, knows about the historic old house attached to the middle of the longest wooden footbridge in the country.
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Greater Boston for 2014. BEST RECORD SHOP: ARMAGEDDON RECORD SHOP, Cambridge It might look like a dentist’s office outside, but down a narrow flight of stairs is a fluorescent-lit cave that looks straight out of the 1970s. Prowl rows of […]
Pinching pennies never felt so good! Check out our picks for the best bargains in Massachusetts for 2014. BEST COLLEGE MUSEUM: WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART, Williamstown Eyes (Nine Elements), an outdoor sculpture by Louise Bourgeois, points the way to the art museum on this idyllic college campus. Visitors are free to enter and explore […]