Salem Willows Park, a family-friendly park and arcade in Salem, Massachusetts, has been a local favorite since it opened to the public in 1858. Nowadays, guests from all over enjoy an arcade, outdoor theater, oceanfront views, top-notch snacks, and more.
york
A colorful box of taffy is a summer vacation tradition. Learn more about the salt water taffy flavors from the Goldenrod in York, Maine.
Now a National Historic Site, the JFK birthplace in Brookline, Massachusetts is a worthy destination for both history buffs and Kennedy admirers.
Magazine
The Hardest Deadline
When horrific violence came to a small New Hampshire town, the staff of the weekly newspaper had to somehow get the issue out and let the community know what had happened, even though their editor and close friends were dead.
With its boardwalk, beaches, arcade, and wooden pier, the seaside town of Old Orchard Beach is a southern Maine summer classic.
Massachusetts
5 Reasons to Plan a Summer Weekend in the Berkshires
With an abundance of culture, natural beauty, and historical hospitality, the Berkshires offer the perfect setting for a summer weekend escape.
Magazine
Searching for Alexander
In remembering his stepson, a young man who found peace and solace in nature, the author learns about the limits of love, the pain of loss, and finding hope again.
Magazine
Luke and the Lake
In remedying generations of environmental damage done to Lake Champlain, a master tinkerer finds his ultimate fix-it project.
Massachusetts
PJ’s Family Restaurant | Local Flavor
If any eatery owns the taste of summer on the Cape, it might just be PJ’s Family Restaurant, a Wellfleet institution.
Yankee photo editor Heather Marcus collects some of the best photography from her class at Maine Media Workshops.
We asked, and you answered. Enjoy this collection of ##MyNewEngland photos from our talented Instagram community.
New England
The Best 5 All-You-Can-Eat Feasts
Far more than an excuse to wear forgiving pants, New England’s top all-you-can-eat dining experiences inspire diners to interact with food in unexpected ways.