In the Upper Pioneer Valley, stunning foliage comes with a side of culture for both residents and students at the region’s five famed local colleges. Learn more, plus our picks for the area’s best scenic route, photo op, fun for kids, and where to eat and shop.
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Magazine
The High Sign | Up Close
A look at the landmark affectionately dubbed the Eiffel Tower of Boston.
Massachusetts
The Artist’s Tree | First Light
There’s a reason that photographers and painters are drawn to the white birch.
New England
Dear Yankee | September/October 2018
Readers respond to their favorite Yankee Magazine articles.
Living
Reading Emily
Every fall, people come from hundreds— even thousands—of miles away to read aloud all of Emily Dickinson’s 1,789 poems in one day. From dawn until dark, the author joins this singular band of poetry fans to find out why.
As the fall foliage display makes its spectacular journey from northern elevations to valleys and shorelines, these seven hot spots along the way will keep you in the thick of color.
Enjoy Octoberfest, the sight of 5,000 lighted pumpkins, and more, at these top picks for New England fall events.
Massachusetts
Art’s Dune Tours | Provincetown, Massachusetts
Since 1946, this family-owned tour company has been introducing visitors to Cape Cod’s beautiful dunes, pristine beaches, and historic artist shacks.
At this classic 1750s farmstead in New Salem, Massachusetts, each passing era has left its own mark—or mystery.
New England
Best Gardens in New England
Craving color? Our picks for the best gardens in New England (one for each state) offer beautiful blooms worth hours of strolling.
New England
What Autumn Teaches | Inside Yankee
I am writing this during the third week of July. On this day I will enjoy about 15 hours of daylight. By mid-September, when the first foliage seekers visit the mountains and lakes of northern New England, the light will have lessened by two and a half hours. When the roads fill with tourists in […]
After years as a Hollywood exec, Gesine Bullock-Prado moved to Vermont and became a baker. And she’s savoring life like never before.