With an eye on what’s new for 2022, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels in top Maine travel destinations, including Portland and Acadia National Park.
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
10 Best Things to Do in New Hampshire
From majestic mountain summits to a famous foliage drive, these Granite State experiences are some of the best things to do in New Hampshire.
New England
Best Boutique Hotels in New England
From posh to cozy to nostalgic, here are our nominees for outstanding boutique hotels in New England.
Is New England a favorite stop for extraterrestrial visitors? Check out our timeline of reported UFO sightings and alien encounters, and decide for yourself.
Yankee’s associate editor shares his picks for our region’s best bookstores — the kind where you can happily while away the hours.
New England
Best Independent Bookstores in New England
Where are the best independent bookstores in New England? We asked associate editor (and independent bookstore co-owner) Joe Bills for a list of favorites.
New Hampshire
Best New Hampshire Beaches
Lakeside or oceanfront, action-packed or totally relaxed — when it comes to New Hampshire beaches, there’s something for everyone.
New England
25 Best Summer Coastal Events in New England
Headed to the coast this summer? Mark your calendar for these seasonal celebrations that are worth the drive.
A collection of intimate images depicting the beauty and danger of life at sea from Maine fisherman photographer Joel Woods.
Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay in Spring | Photos
A collection of images celebrating the beauty of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay in spring and early summer.
The 1873 Isles of Shoals murders (also known as the Smuttynose murders) remain one of New England’s most grisly and mysterious murder mysteries.
New Hampshire
Best of Portsmouth, NH | Hotels & Inns
The abundance of hotels in Portsmouth, NH, makes it a wonderful seaside city destination. Here’s a list of favorite Portsmouth, NH, hotels and inns.