Whether you prefer vacationing on the coast, at the lake, in the mountains, or at home, New England has it all. Enjoy this slide show of user-submitted pictures showcasing the best of summer in New England.
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Salads
Tropical Ambrosia Salad
The summer season was made for cookout sides like Five Cup Ambrosia Salad made with sour cream, marshmallows, pineapple, coconut, and mandarin oranges.
Bright yellow, sweet, and crispy, corn is a great addition to a range of dishes, from a warm chowder to a fresh salad. Here are our favorite sweet corn recipes.
Whether you’re on the hunt for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, find some inspiration in our list of can’t-miss Brattleboro, VT, restaurants and cafés.
Breakfast & Brunch
Jason Williams’s Homemade Donuts with Blueberry Compote
A delicious recipe for lemon-scented homemade donuts with blueberry compote from chef Jason Williams of The Well at Jordan’s Farm.
~2.6 million years ago The Pleistocene era, during which the American lobster is thought to have first emerged, gets under way. ~3,500 Years Ago Earliest known depiction of a lobster (spiny) is carved on a temple wall in Deir el-Bahari, Egypt. 4th century Ancient Rome’s De re coquinaria—today the oldest cookbook in the world—includes several lobster recipes, […]
Magazine
The Yankee Flier | Amelia Earhart
In April 1928, a phone call came into the Denison Settlement House, a neighborhood resource center in Boston’s China-town. The caller was looking for a 30-year-old staffer named Amelia Earhart, who at first begged off, saying she was busy. But after being told it was important, she picked up the phone. And what she heard […]
Magazine
The Education of Raj Bhakta
“Here, take some firewood,” says Raj Bhakta as he offers me a chunk of maple. I tell him, thanks, no, I’ve got plenty at home. He stares at me for an incredulous moment, then says, “No, take it” (the stupid is silent). “We’re going to the top of the hill.” So I grab the log […]
New England
The Great Lobster Roll Adventure
Where’s the best place to get a lobster roll in New England? How do we rank our favorite lobster rolls? Follow along on our Great Lobster Roll Adventure.
FEATURED SUMMER EVENTS VERMONT Stowflake Hot Air Balloon Festival | July 7–9 For more than 30 years, the flight of dozens of hot air balloons over Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa has been an annual tradition. Whether you take to the skies for a sunrise or sunset launch or stick to the ground and enjoy the […]
New England
The Best 5 Retro Summer-Fun Spots
It’s summer, daddy-o! And if you’re searching for seasonal pleasures, you’ll have it made in the shade when you steer that newfangled hot rod of yours toward these forever-retro New England destinations. With the swiftness of a time machine, they’ll whisk you back to summers of innocence and exuberance, when a star-filled night of chasing […]
Rhode Island
Narragansett, Rhode Island | Could You Live Here?
In Narragansett, Rhode Island, a mile-long beach is the local playground. Learn more about this favorite Ocean State summer retreat, including our picks for what to do and where to eat.