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.

New England

Best Holiday Craft Fairs in New England

Holiday craft fairs fill the weekends between Halloween and Christmas at churches, community centers, schools, and function halls all across New England. Offering food (for snacking and giving), handmade gift items, and a healthy dose of holiday cheer, they are often one of the earliest signs of the approaching holiday season. Why not visit one […]

Gardens

Hanging Terrariums | Easy Garden Crafts

Black thumb? No problem! Hanging terrariums are versatile, easy to maintain, and easy to make. Here’s how, plus 5 fun variations.

Rhode Island

Finding Glass Orbs on Block Island

A new tradition is taking hold on Block Island: Finding Glass Orbs on Block Island. The search is on for Eben Horton’s blown-glass pieces.

Rhode Island

Beaches of South County, Rhode Island

Whether you seek isolation or bustle, waves or calm ripples, there’s a beach—and a beach town—for everyone in South County, Rhode Island.

Magazine

Ashley Bryan | New England’s Gifts

Ashley Bryan’s life story is among the most extraordinary in American arts and letters. The son of West Indian immigrants from Antigua, Bryan was raised in the Bronx. After serving in a segregated Army unit in World War II, he completed a degree at the Cooper Union Art School and pursued a doctorate in philosophy […]

New England

Best Beachside Lodging | Sandcastles by the Sea

There’s nothing so pleasing as stepping out your door onto the beach and into the shimmering waves. Here’s our guide to the best beachside lodging in New England.