Looking for top-notch dining, lodging, and attractions in the Pine Tree State? Here are 30 picks from our editors for the best of Maine.
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Sweet and spicy with a subtle “mystery ingredient,” Tomato Soup Cake is a retro classic worth remembering.
Whether you’re focused on location, views, or amenities, you can rely on these Best of New England winners to deliver a memorable stay. Here are some of our favorite places to stay on the Cape & Islands.
Massachusetts
13 Reasons Why We Love Cape Cod: Everything Else
World-class lifeguards, people-watching in P-town, community radio, a classic summer cocktail, and more.
Massachusetts
5 Reasons Why We Love Cape Cod: Things to Eat
Freshly churned ice cream, fried seafood feasts, delicious dueling French bakeries, and more. Here are some of our favorite things to eat on Cape Cod.
Wondering if you should visit Nantucket this spring? If you do, you’ll find quiet beauty, delicious food, colorful shopping, and a whole lot of daffodils.
Desserts
Joe Froggers Cookies
Joe Froggers cookies, the classic New England treat flavored with molasses, rum, and fresh nutmeg, are a chewy and delicious favorite.
What Hannah Duston did in 1697 earned her the praise and thanks from her neighbors. Nowadays, we might recoil in horror.
Cooking Advice
Hog Wild | Exploring New England’s Barbecue Scene
From baby back ribs to smoked beef brisket, here’s where to get your hands on the best BBQ in New England.
301 – Adventure On this episode of Weekends with Yankee, cohost Richard Wiese experiences the thrill of the Kennebec River, New England’s top whitewater rafting destination. Then we rise with the sun in Bremen, Maine, and head out with the “puffin man,” National Audubon researcher Stephen Kress, who almost single-handedly returned puffin pairs, and their […]
Popular Travel and Lifestyle Series from WGBH and Yankee Magazine Premieres Nationally on Public Television Stations in April 2019 (check local listings) BOSTON, MA (March 12, 2019) –Weekends with Yankee returns for a third season this spring, showcasing new locations and events and bringing viewers on lively adventures in all six New England states. The […]
Main Dishes
Leftover Pot Roast Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Turn tender leftovers into the perfect pot roast grilled cheese sandwich with Provolone cheese and mustard on crisp, buttery bread.