From lobster trap trees to Santa’s arrival by boat, coastal Christmas celebrations are a hallmark of New England’s holiday season. Here are nine of our favorite merry meet-ups by the sea.
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Now retired, the Friendly’s Jubilee Roll was once the ultimate take-home ice cream treat.
Rhode Island
Holiday Celebrations in Coastal Rhode Island
From twinkling lights to historic homes, here are seven ways to have a merry time in coastal Rhode Island this holiday season.
We round up some of our favorite festive overnights for those planning New England Christmas getaways.
A ride on the Polar Express is a magical holiday experience for the whole family. Here’s where you can find Polar Express train ride locations in New England. But don’t wait! Tickets sell out fast.
New Hampshire
9 Best Things to Do in New Hampshire This Holiday Season
From magical light displays to horse-drawn carriage rides, here are some of our favorite holiday things to do in New Hampshire this year!
Massachusetts
9 Best Things to Do in Massachusetts This Holiday Season
From mega light displays to more than one telling of “The Nutcracker,” here’s a sampling of the best holiday events in Massachusetts.
Looking for the art museums in New England with the most bang for the buck? From Connecticut to Maine, here are our standout picks for every New England state.
Celebrate the season in style at one of New England’s famously decked-out mansion museums.
New Hampshire
A Fall Visit to Downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire
With its top-notch restaurants, boutique shopping, and loads of historic charm, downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a coastal gem.
Massachusetts
The Lizzie Borden House | Tour the Macabre
For anyone intrigued by unsolved crimes and brave enough to risk an encounter with the supernatural, the Lizzie Borden house in Fall River, Massachusetts, is an ideal destination.
Massachusetts
Top Salem Attractions | Witches, Wharves & Wandering
There are plenty of Salem attractions and things to do that will leave you spellbound in the quirky and colorful city.