The summer haven of Nantucket shines again on one special December weekend. Learn more about the Nantucket Christmas Stroll.
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I left my umbrella at home on purpose. It was a cold, dreary, late autumn afternoon and I thought that act of omission might clear the skies for my stay at the Deerfield Inn and my tour of Historic Deerfield’s antique homes in Deerfield, Massachusetts. My ploy did not work. Upon arrival, Deerfield was drizzly […]
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So You Want to Run a B&B?
Go behind the scenes with the owners of the Inn Victoria in Chester, Vermont to see how the fantasy meshes with the reality of running a B&B.
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Exploring Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline began its life in 1638 as a hamlet of Boston called Muddy River. In 1705, it was independently incorporated, but it remains surrounded on three sides by the city. And despite being home to nearly 60,000 residents, with a population density similar to that of Cambridge, it still stubbornly calls itself a “town,” not […]
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The Big E | New England’s Largest Agricultural Fair
The Big E Fair is New England’s largest agricultural fair featuring food, animals, entertainment, and more! Check out this year’s dates here. I’m not sure how any New England kid (at least those of us within a few hours drive from western Mass) managed to get to adulthood without at least one visit to the Big E. […]
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Foliage FAQ 2013 | YankeeFoliage.com Is New England’s Source for Fall Travel Information
YankeeFoliage.com is the source for comprehensive fall travel planning, powered by more than 75 years of expert knowledge about New England from the editors of Yankee Magazine. For more New England foliage information—and to learn the dos and don’ts of autumn travel, plus scenic foliage drives, photography tips, foliage photos, fall facts, and more—go to: […]
BEST ATTRACTIONS IN HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT BEST HISTORIC CAPITOL CONNECTICUT’S OLD STATE HOUSE, Hartford The legislative chamber within this elegant red-brick edifice looks as though 1776 was just yesterday. Up-to-date exhibits include Joseph Steward’s Museum of Curiosities. Hands-on opportunities for history buffs of all ages. 800 Main St. 860-522-6766; ctoldstatehouse.org BEST LITERARY HOME MARK TWAIN HOUSE […]
While it might not have the bustle of Cambridge, the seaside allure of Newburyport, or the country charm of Northampton, the former mill city of Lowell has been working hard to establish itself as a top-notch spot in the state for education, history, and culture. Having grown up in a nearby suburb I frequently heard […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Green Mountain State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Vermont. BEST “CABINET OF CURIOSITIES” FAIRBANKS MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM, St. Johnsbury Victorian cabinets in the Grand Hall display hundreds of stuffed animals, from mice to an […]
Few experiences are more awe-inspiring than seeing animals in their natural habitats. From black bears to moose, see our picks for the best places to watch wildlife in New England.
The Bay State has plenty to offer in the Great Outdoors. Read our picks for the best outdoor attractions in Massachusetts for 2013. BEST STAND-UP PADDLE SHOP SURFARI SUP & SURF, Manchester-by-the-Sea It originated with California surfers, but stand-up paddleboarding is a great way to get a core workout while exploring the coves and inlets […]
I had always considered Stowe, Vermont to be a strictly winter ski destination, but it turns out I was wrong. “Stowe in the summer season,” as I was told by my innkeeper last month, “is perhaps the busiest season.” Tucked just east of Burlington in northern Vermont, Stowe’s combination of 200-year-old village along with its […]