At Tanglewood, “summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra,” the only thing better than the music and the scenery is enjoying both at once. Is there a better way to spend a warm summer evening than at Tanglewood? You can walk its 250 acres in the lush Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts as the breeze […]
From quiet country towns to bustling seaports, there’s always something new to explore in Massachusetts. Explore More of Massachusetts!
The Cape Cod National Seashore protects miles of dunes, beach, and wild lands in the heart of one of the most popular summer destinations in the country.
Each day before dawn, hundreds of pilgrims make their way to Acadia National Park’s highest point, eager to claim being the first to watch the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain. A sunrise isn’t so much an event as an experience, I’m thinking on this morning, and there’s not a single sunrise but an infinite number of […]
Heading to the New Hampshire Seacoast? We’ve got the perfect roundup of what to see, do, and eat while you’re there, plus where to stay when it’s time for bed. Read on to see our picks for the best of the NH coast for 2015! BEST ATTRACTIONS ON THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SEACOAST Best Summer Concerts […]
The Boston Harbor Islands offer a surprising escape just off the coast of the iconic New England city.
Soon after my father died, my mother became a caterer. She designed a business card with her name, “Adele,” written in bold tangerine cursive letters against a bright yellow background. At the bottom of the card were the words “Party Fair.” In truth, she did not cater very many parties. She no longer lived in […]
A collection of images celebrating the unique beauty of Cape Cod and its surrounding islands from landscape photographer Jon Vaughan.
Brimfield, the country’s largest antiques fair, is a treasure seeker’s paradise in south-central Massachusetts, if you know where to go. Our Insider’s Guide to Brimfield map is here to help!
Never been to the Brimfield Antique Fair? Here’s a sampling of what you can find inside various Brimfield booths.
We asked some Brimfield experts–a dealer, a stylist, a designer, a shop owner, even a chef–for their best insider field-survival tips. Brimfield Dates for 2016: May 10 – 15, July 12 – 17, September 6 – 11 The Dealer: Susan Bates 25+-year Brimfield exhibitor I love Quaker Acres. It’s very eclectic, from rustic to high-end. I’ve […]
Renovating an old home is a hero’s quest, a test of stamina and means. Whether you do it yourself or employ a battalion of workers, there’s no getting away cheap. And yet, in the realm of costly hobbies it stands apart as a noble pursuit, a labor of love. Restoration contractors understand the love and […]
