Connecticut

17. (Tie) Madison, Connecticut | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Madison, Connecticut: The Inn at Lafayette Smack in the middle of town, The Inn at Lafayette has a hint of European inspiration, with its French doors and pale, pretty room. If you get hungry, Café Allegre is serving up delicious, Italian-style meals downstairs. www.innatlafayette.com   Where to Eat in Madison, Connecticut: […]

Massachusetts

15. (Tie) Orleans, Massachusetts | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Orleans, Massachusetts: Ship’s Knees Inn Just a quarter mile from Nauset Beach, the Ship’s Knees Inn is affordable and historic. The main house was built in 1820 by the family of a sea captain. www.shipskneesinn.com   Where to Eat in Orleans, Massachusetts: ABBA In the right hands, melding ingredients from different […]

Massachusetts

13. Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Nashua House Hotel: In the heart of Oak Bluffs, The Nashua House is a charming 15-room Victorian inn right on Nantucket Sound. www.nashuahouse.com   Where to Eat in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts Smoke ‘n’ Bones BBQ:Get Our FREE Yankee Best New England Vacations Guide! Email(Required) Subscribe The slow-cooked smoked […]

Massachusetts

12. (Tie) Wellfleet, Massachusetts | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Wellfleet, Massachusetts: Gull Cottage Bed and Breakfast: A historic cottage tucked between a pair of ponds, built in the late 1700s, this property has been in the same family since the 1890s. The ocean is a 30 minute walk, but a private beach on Gull Pond is readily accessible. gullcottagewellfleet.com   […]

Maine

12. (Tie) Falmouth, Massachusetts | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Falmouth, Massachusetts: Inn on the Sound: Perched atop a bluff with panoramic views of Nantucket Sound, the Inn on the Sound’s ten comfortably elegant rooms are open year-round. www.innonthesound.com   Where to Eat in Falmouth, Massachusetts: The Glass Onion: Be prepared to wait in high season, as The Glass Onion does […]

Massachusetts

12. (Tie) Falmouth, Massachusetts | Best Attractions, Eateries, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Falmouth, Massachusetts: Inn on the Sound: Perched atop a bluff with panoramic views of Nantucket Sound, the Inn on the Sound’s ten comfortably elegant rooms are open year-round. www.innonthesound.com   Where to Eat in Falmouth, Massachusetts: The Glass Onion: Be prepared to wait in high season, as The Glass Onion does […]

Maine

11. York Beach, Maine | Best Attractions, Dining, and Lodging

Where to Stay in York Beach, Maine: Cutty Sark Motel Located on Long Sands Beach, every one of the motel’s 42 rooms has an ocean view. www.cuttysarkmotel.com   Where to Eat in York Beach, Maine: The Union Grill and Pub Located within the Union Bluff Hotel. Be sure to try the onion rings or the […]

Gardens

Invasive Plant Species in New England

There are no easy answers when “invasive” plants move into our forests, meadows, and backyards. Learn more about New England invasive plant species.

Magazine

Jenny Thompson | The Big Question

Few Olympic athletes achieve the kind of success that swimmer Jenny Thompson did. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts, and raised in Dover, New Hampshire, she became the most decorated female American Olympic athlete to date, with 12 medals, including eight golds, over the course of her long career. Today, Thompson has embarked on a new life […]

Rhode Island

10. Watch Hill, Rhode Island | Best Attractions, Dining, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Ocean House This Victorian grande dame may have undergone a five-year, $140 million facelift, but it hasn’t forgotten its roots. You’ll find afternoon tea on the porch and Friday night clambakes on the beach. oceanhouseri.com   Where to Eat in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Seasons at Ocean […]

Gardens

Foraging for Beach Plums

For chef Jason Bond, foraging for beach plums is just another day at the beach…

Massachusetts

9. Chatham, Massachusetts | Best Attractions, Dining, and Lodging

Where to Stay in Chatham, Massachusetts: The Hawthorne Despite its private beach and stunning ocean views, The Hawthorne is only a ten minute walk from downtown Chatham. If available, opt for a corner room, since they tend to be larger. www.thehawthorne.com   Where to Eat in Chatham, Massachusetts: Wequassett Resort & Golf Club The Wequassett […]

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