Looking for top-notch dining, lodging, and attractions in the Ocean State? Here are nearly 30 picks from our editors for the best of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island
seafood
Massachusetts
Visit Provincetown for a Colorful Spring Experience
Every bit the quintessential New England town, Provincetown is so much more in spring. From whale-watching and kayaking to art festivals and the annual Pride Parade, here’s why you should plan a spring getaway to Provincetown.
The Yankee Magazine editors share some of their favorite places to eat, favorite places to stay, and favorite things to do on Martha’s Vineyard.
Cooking Advice
Hog Wild | Exploring New England’s Barbecue Scene
From baby back ribs to smoked beef brisket, here’s where to get your hands on the best BBQ in New England.
Massachusetts
WGBY Asparagus Festival | Hadley, Massachusetts
Craft beer, food trucks, farm displays, vendors, and, of course, plenty of asparagus make up the unique Asparagus Festival in Massachusetts.
Popular Travel and Lifestyle Series from WGBH and Yankee Magazine Premieres Nationally on Public Television Stations in April 2019 (check local listings) BOSTON, MA (March 12, 2019) –Weekends with Yankee returns for a third season this spring, showcasing new locations and events and bringing viewers on lively adventures in all six New England states. The […]
Planning a Maine vacation to Bar Harbor or Acadia National Park? Our guide to the best Bar Harbor restaurants and eateries has your dining needs covered.
Rhode Island
Bristol, Rhode Island | Could You Live Here?
The historic coastal town of Bristol, Rhode Island, greets spring with famous gardens, sailing, cycling, and lots of savory food.
As the Boston-Portland rivalry comes to a full boil, Yankee food editor Amy Traverso surveys the scene, talks with top chefs, and checks off her culinary scorecard to discover the dining capital of New England.
Massachusetts
The Portland-Boston Chefs’ Roundtable
Ten of New England’s top chefs give their take on the state of dining out in New England.
Rhode Island
Scenes from Spring in Bristol, Rhode Island
Wind and water fuel the narrative of Bristol, Rhode Island. There’s a reason so many winning America’s Cup yachts were built here. “Narragansett Bay is the ‘it’ place for wind,” says Joanne Murrman, a docent at Linden Place, the graceful Federal mansion in the heart of downtown. And even when you’re not on it, the […]
New England
The Up-and-Comers | Food Town Showdown
Could Boston vs. Portland one day become Burlington vs. Providence? We asked Providence Journal food editor Gail Ciampa and Vermont food writer Hannah Palmer Egan to map out the hot spots in their respective cities.