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Wondering where to go see Christmas lights? From kid-friendly zoos to holy shrines, these are our favorite places to see Christmas lights in New England.

Meet me at the fair! Here are the biggest agricultural fairs in New England, featuring crafts, contests, music, food, pageants, rides, and more!

From thrilling ski contests to tasty food festivals, we’ve rounded up regional events that are worth the drive.

Whether you’re a fan of culture, sports, or even a little Vegas glitz, you can find your ideal getaway in Springfield, MA.

1836 Boston native Ralph Waldo Emerson publishes the essay “Nature,” which—in laying out the fundamentals of the philosophical movement he cofounded, Transcendentalism—describes the benefits of nature on the human soul. 1854 Inspired by his experience of building and living in a cabin in the woods outside Concord, MA, Henry […]

While the world mourned the death of Dr. Seuss, the man who created the Grinch and the Cat in the Hat, in Springfield, MA, they mourned for Theodor Geisel.

Expert home advice from Historic New England, the largest heritage organization in the country.

Check out some of the world’s biggest pumpkins (and their growers) in person at these festivals. Call ahead for specific weigh-off dates. More photos of giant pumpkins at: YankeeMagazine.com/big-pumpkins Sept. 12–18 The Big E, West Springfield, MA. thebige.com Sept. 25–28 Durham Fair, Durham, CT. durhamfair.com Oct. 3–14 Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, MA. topsfield.org Oct. 10–13 Damariscotta […]

Whether it’s a seeing The Nutcracker, touring historic New England homes, cruising past a sea of twinkling lights, or whipping up traditional wassail, here are some of our picks for the best New England Christmas traditions!

One of the most eclectic museums in New England is found on Massachusetts’ Springfield Quadrangle. Headaches come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re a curator for the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, you’ll know that some even come adorned with Tiffany stained-glass windows. Step inside the opulent Italianate building on the Springfield, Massachusetts, […]

Wondering where to get Indian pudding? These eateries all offer up a worthy bowl of this classic New England dessert.

The covered bridges that span many of New England’s rivers and streams hold a special place in the hearts of our foliage photographers — especially in autumn. View a sampling of some of our favorite reader-submitted images.