Travel

The 2024 Yankee Food Awards

Whether working wonders in restaurant kitchens or lending inspiration to your own, these culinary standouts represent the best of New England food right now.

By Amy Traverso

32 Best New England Wellness Retreats

Body and soul share in the soothing at New England’s top wellness retreats.

By Yankee Magazine

Best Christmas Celebrations in New England in 2024

In search of the Christmas spirit? These 10 New England Christmas celebrations guarantee good food, shopping, activities, and plenty of ho-ho-holiday cheer.

By Aimee Tucker

2024 New England Fall Foliage Update | Surprises, Bright Spots, and Where to Go This Weekend

Despite early concerns over drought and heat, the fall foliage in northern New England is early and bright, with vibrant colors visible in many spots heading into the long weekend.

By Jim Salge

October in New England: Best Fall Events and Travel Deals

Make the most of glorious October in New England with this guide to getaway deals and the best weekend events for autumn lovers.

By Kim Knox Beckius

2024 Summer Weekend on the Connecticut Shore | Travel Guide

Plan the pefect summer weekend on the Connecticut shore with our 2024 guide to the best places to eat, stay, and play.

By Mike Urban

Spring Weekend in West Hartford, Connecticut | Eat, Stay, Play

The cultured suburb of West Hartford is the foodie town no one beyond Connecticut’s borders is talking about … yet.

By Kim Knox Beckius

The Great Connecticut Farm Hop

Discover the Nutmeg State’s bounty of homegrown food, gifts, and holiday fun.

By Kim Knox Beckius

Best Connecticut Beaches

When it comes to beach escapes, Connecticut may fly under the radar compared with its open-ocean neighbors — but these top 10 destinations reveal a shoreline worth stopping for.

By Yankee Editors

Ode to New Haven Pizza: What It Is, Where To Get It, and Why It’s the Best

New Haven-style pizza (apizza) is famous for its coal-fired flavor and creative topping combinations. Here, we set out to sample some of the best New Haven pizza spots.

By Mike Urban

Summer Weekend in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Spend a summer weekend in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, to see how this Midcoast outpost has a “Maine-ness” all its own.

By Kim Knox Beckius

Guide to Boothbay Harbor, Maine | Eat, Stay, Play

Plan the perfect midcoast getaway with our guide to Boothbay Harbor, Maine.

By Kim Knox Beckius

Find Adventure in Bangor, Maine

Where urban excitement meets the rugged outdoors.

By Yankee Custom Editors

Renys: The Ultimate Maine Treasure Hunt

For 75 years, shoppers have flocked to this family-owned department store chain for quality, value, and one-of-a-kind retail adventures.

By Yankee Custom Editors

2024 Maine Travel Guide | Best Restaurants, Hotels, & Things to Do

From iconic classics to the best in all things new and buzzy, our 2024 Maine Travel Guide is here to help you plan your next visit.

By Yankee Magazine

Explore Massachusetts Farms and Fresh Flavors 

Ice cream, maple syrup, oysters, and a rainbow of produce are among the ingredients for a locavore adventure for all ages.

By Yankee Custom Editors

Fall Weekend in Amherst, Massachusetts

Alive with both youth and a legacy of poets and scholars, the college town of Amherst, Massachusetts, ranks among the most eclectic and invigorating in New England.

By Yankee Magazine

Make a Date with a Massachusetts Farmers Market

There’s no better time to load up on local bounty — and meet the folks who make it happen — than National Farmers Market Week in August.

By Yankee Custom Editors

Your Boston Waterfront Weekend Is Waiting

Hit the high seas on a whale watch, paddle past the city skyline, or just chill on a harborside patio — whatever you love doing, Boston’s waterfront has you covered

By Yankee Custom Editors

Scenes from the Lavender Festival at The Farm at SummitWynds in Holden, MA

Every year, lavender-lovers flock to The Farm at SummitWynds in Holden, Massachusetts, to gather blooms and sample treats like lavender-infused ice cream.

By Heather Marcus

2024 New Hampshire Travel Guide | Best Restaurants, Hotels, & Things to Do

From iconic classics to the best in all things new and buzzy, our 2024 New Hampshire Travel Guide is here to help you plan your next visit.

By Yankee Editors

2024 Summer Weekend in the New Hampshire Lakes Region | Travel Guide

Plan the perfect summer weekend in the New Hampshire Lakes Region with our 2024 guide to the best places to eat, stay, and play.

By Yankee Magazine

Coastal Winter Getaway | Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, New Hampshire

Planning a coastal winter getaway to New Hampshire? Book a room at Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle and then get our picks for the best bonus things to

By Yankee Magazine

Thaw Abiding | The Dartmouth Winter Carnival in Hanover, New Hampshire

With snow and ice harder to come by, a famous Dartmouth winter tradition soldiers on.

By Yankee Magazine

How to Safely Hike New Hampshire’s Mount Monadnock 

Hiking Mount Monadnock for the first time? Preparation is everything.

By Ian Aldrich

Scenic Summer Drive in Rhode Island’s Farm Coast

A scenic drive along the Farmcoast, a visit-worthy Rhode Island gem in Newport’s shadow.

By Aimee Tucker

Meet the Cutest Baby in New England

A rare Matschie’s tree-kangaroo baby is captivating Roger Williams Park Zoo visitors… even though booping her little pink nose is not an option.

By Kim Knox Beckius

2023 Rhode Island Travel Guide | Best Restaurants, Hotels, & Things to Do

With an eye on what’s new for 2023, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels in top Rhode Island travel destinations.

By Yankee Editors

Best of Block Island | 2023 Summer Travel Guide

With an eye on what’s new for 2023, Yankee’s editors round up the best attractions, eateries, and hotels on Block Island.

By Yankee Editors

This Rhode Island Sand Sculpture Competition Is a Fall Activity That Will Make You Feel Like Summer Isn’t Over

See enormous sand sculptures, pose with Aquaman, and marvel at a drone show as Rhode Island’s Misquamicut State Beach hosts Atlantis RIsing this Columbus Day Weekend.

By Kim Knox Beckius

The Sunflower House at Billings Farm & Museum in Vermont

Plunge into a sea of late-summer sunflowers when you “tour” the Sunflower House at Vermont’s Billings Farm & Museum.

By Jenn Johnson

Vermont’s Island Line Trail | The Bike Ride That Has It All

Vermont’s Island Line Trail along Lake Champlain is a 14-mile stunner for cycling fans.

By Ian Aldrich

7 Best Things to See at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont

With 45 acres and tens of thousands of objects on display, Vermont’s Shelburne Museum is New England’s best treasure hunt. Here are seven of the best things to see when

By Mel Allen

2024 Vermont Travel Guide | Best Restaurants, Hotels, & Things to Do

From iconic classics to the best in all things new and buzzy, our 2024 Vermont Travel Guide is here to help you plan your next visit.

By Yankee Magazine

2024 Summer Weekend in the Vermont Shires | Travel Guide

Plan the perfect summer weekend in the Vermont Shires with our 2024 guide to the best places to eat, stay, and play.

By Bill Scheller