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14 Best Diners in New England
New England is the birthplace of the American diner, so it’s no surprise we’ve got some of the best. See our picks for the 15 best diners in New England.
Best New England Restaurants with Fireplaces
Nothing warms up a winter meal like the cozy glow of firelight. From Maine to Connecticut, here are our favorite New England restaurants with fireplaces.
Offering chewy-crusty loaves, savory hand pies, and irresistible sweets, these Portland, Maine, bakery destinations are perfect for food lovers.
From nor’easters to Alberta clippers, New England is used to getting plenty of wintery weather visitors. Its worst snowstorms, though, are ones for the record books.
A collection of images by Cait Bourgault celebrating the fun and beauty of hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains in every season.
Best Cross-Country Skiing in New England
There are plenty of Nordic centers and trails throughout the region to enjoy one of New England’s favorite winter pastimes, cross-country skiing.
From Pez to pinball, here’s a closer look at the most unique museum in every New England state.
Favorite lobster shack closed for the season? Head to one of our top picks for where to find the best New England lobster roll in winter.
New England Lighthouses in Winter
While especially popular in summer, a visit to one of New England’s lighthouses in winter is perhaps the best time to truly admire their unique beauty.
From Crown Pilot crackers to Squirrel Nut Zippers, these former New England–made treats stir up delicious memories.
Keeping Time
By rescuing hundreds of thousands of old newspaper images, a Portland archivist has given his city a priceless family album.