Massachusetts

Stockbridge Christmas Celebration | Photographs

Step back in time and into a Norman Rockwell painting at Stockbridge, Massachusetts’ Main Street at Christmas celebration.  The weekend celebration includes everything from historic house tours to holiday caroling.  The celebration culminates with the recreation on Main Street of the famous painting.  Enjoy this slideshow of some favorite outtakes that photographer Joel Laino captured […]

Magazine

Best Farmers’ Markets in New England

Summer and early fall is a glorious time for the many local farmers’ markets throughout New England. Author and market expert Christine Chitnis traveled to more than 50 venues while writing her book, Markets of New England (The Little Bookroom, 2011). Here, she shares her picks for the 5 best farmers’ markets in New England, […]

Maine

Bath, Maine | The City of Ships

As many as 22 shipyards were stacked shoulder to shoulder on the gently sloping eastern bank of Bath, Maine. Visitors of the time could see a whole fleet of wooden vessels in various stages of construction. [slideshow post_id=”554516″] Like a number of small New England towns, Bath has developed an industry out of being postcard-perfect. […]

New Hampshire

Hanover, NH | Hub of the Upper Valley

Few college towns are as visitor-friendly as Hanover, New Hampshire. The Dartmouth Green doubles as the town common, with a seasonally staffed information kiosk. Surrounding it are the historic and architecturally striking buildings of Dartmouth College, including a major performance center, an outstanding art museum, and a recently revamped inn that’s become a lodging and […]

New Hampshire

Best Outdoor Attractions in New Hampshire | 2014 Editors’ Choice Awards

The Granite State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in New Hampshire for 2014. BEST FAMILY CAMP: AMC’S THREE MILE ISLAND, Laconia Many families return the same week every summer to hike, swim, canoe, and sail. Or simply relax at the main house with its […]

Connecticut

Best Outdoor Attractions in Connecticut | 2014 Editors’ Choice Awards

The Nutmeg State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Connecticut for 2014. BEST LAKESIDE PARK: ROSELAND PARK, Woodstock Well-shaded picnic tables, a small playground, and a gazebo all offer calming views of a boating lake. Need exercise? Jog across the street to a nine-hole […]

Rhode Island

Best Outdoor Attractions in Rhode Island | 2014 Editors’ Choice Awards

The Ocean State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Rhode Island for 2014. BEST BIKE TOURS: CYCLE BLACKSTONE LEISURELY BIKE TOURS, Pawtucket & Lincoln Pedal your way through the natural, cultural, and historical treasures of the Blackstone Valley. Led by Bob Billington, head of […]

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