Opened in 1903, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston has been preserved “for the education and enjoyment of the public forever.” Learn more about its collection and history, including the famous 1990 Gardner Museum heist.
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A roundup of favorite New England gardens and nurseries for finding horticultural inspiration.
If you love exploring New England historic neighborhoods for pleasure, inspiration, or to enhance your Instagram feed, these are the best spots to stroll.
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Historic Concord, Massachusetts | Winter Day Trip
A winter visit to Concord, MA – from the Old North Bridge to Thoreau’s desk, plus antiques, shopping, lunch, and plenty of colonial-era charm.
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5 Ways to Have Fun in the Berkshires in Winter
These hills are alive with snowy outdoor adventures and indoor fun that make the Berkshires in winter unexpectedly vibrant. Here are five great ways to enjoy the season in western Massachusetts.
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New England Historic Holiday Home Tours
From a Victorian Christmas in Maine to glimmering gardens in Rhode Island, celebrate the season in style by touring one of these seven New England historic homes.
Endless options in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley let you take the season at your own speed.
Here’s where to eat, what to do, and where to stay when you visit the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire, including Jackson, Glen, and North Conway.
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Visiting Stockbridge, MA, and the Norman Rockwell Museum
Even if you’ve never visited the tiny western Massachusetts town of Stockbridge, MA, chances are you’ve probably sung its name a time or two (or more) thanks to James Taylor’s popular 1970 lullaby “Sweet Baby James.” The song includes the line “The first of December was covered with snow, and so was the turnpike from […]
From lobster boat tours to Maine potato donuts, plan your next trip to Maine’s favorite seaside city with this guide to the best things to do in Portland, Maine.
A summer island warms to the off-season with the Nantucket Christmas Stroll one very special holiday weekend.
From Newport to the Nubble, follow one of our favorite 3-week New England fall foliage road trips.