New England
Where to See Fall Foliage This Weekend | 2026
Peak color is starting to arrive across parts of northern New England, with brilliant reds stealing the show. Jim Salge shares the latest foliage conditions, how the season is progressing, and where to find the best color this weekend.
Best New England Fall Festivals & Events | 2026
Add these New England fall festivals and fairs to your autumn to-do list. Updated for 2026!
By William Scheller
September in New England: Best Events and Travel Deals
As summer yields to fall, spend September weekends experiencing the best of both seasons. Here’s your guide to fun events and escapes in New England this month.
By Kim Knox Beckius
6 Unexpected Places to See New England Fall Foliage
Yankee’s longtime foliage expert makes the case for the less-expected with a list of 6 scenic spots to see New England fall foliage.
By Ian Aldrich
Weekends in the Kitchen: Corn Fed
Two recipes—one sweet and one savory—make delicious use of cornmeal, New England’s original grain.
By Amy Traverso
2026 New England Fall Foliage Forecast: A Slow Start Could Mean a Longer Season
After last year’s drought-shortened display, healthier forests are setting the stage for a more gradual (and potentially spectacular) autumn. Read on for the official 2026 New England fall foliage forecast.
By Jim Salge
Connecticut
Guide to the Litchfield Hills: Things to Do, See, Eat & Stay
Planning a getaway to Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills? Here are our picks for the best attractions, scenic spots, towns, restaurants, shops, and places to stay.
There’s a Historic House in Connecticut That’ll Revolutionize Your Spirit
Connecticut Landmarks’ Nathan Hale Homestead is just as much about encouraging you to think, feel, and live your one best life as it is about one patriot’s heroics.
By Kim Knox Beckius
2025 Connecticut Travel Guide | Hotels, Dining & Attractions
Our 2025 Connecticut travel guide is here, packed with the best eats, cozy stays, and unforgettable adventures to make the most of your next trip to the Nutmeg State.
By Yankee Magazine
6 Scenic Connecticut Weekend Getaways from NYC
The towns and villages in these six Connecticut weekend getaways are all a doable drive from Midtown East—and all include walkable downtowns.
By Jeanine Barone
B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill in Old Mystic, Connecticut
For nearly a century and a half, B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill has kept the steam-powered cider-making tradition alive.
By Amy Traverso
In Praise of Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough: A Connecticut Summer Seafood Staple
Summertime in southeastern Connecticut begins with the opening of Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, a beloved seafood destination in Noank known for its famous lobster rolls, scenic Mystic River views,
By Mike Urban
Maine
Tides to Pines: A New Way to Stay in (and REALLY Experience) Maine
Meet two hospitality-driven Maine women who are creating curated stays and taking a deeply personal approach to caring for vacation homes, their owners, and the guests who enjoy them.
Summer Weekend in Ogunquit, Maine
The big beach is only part of the summer experience at this seaside gem.
By Ian Aldrich
Visit Maine | By Hand, with Heart
Artisans find their path and follow their passion in Maine.
By Yankee Custom Editors
2026 Maine Travel Guide | Hotels, Dining & Attractions
Our 2026 Maine travel guide is here, packed with the best eats, cozy stays, and unforgettable adventures to make the most of your next trip to Vacationland.
By Yankee Magazine
Blossom Season in the Crown of Maine
A patchwork of blooms sweeps over Maine’s Aroostook County.
By Yankee Custom Editors
Visit Maine | Untamed, and Unforgettable
On Maine’s Bold Coast Trail, nature’s wild beauty leads the way.
By Yankee Custom Editors
Massachusetts
Where Music Meets the Moment
Festivals on creation and technology anchor a new BSO season built around big ideas.
Why We Love the Massachusetts North Shore: Beaches, Seafood & Coastal Charm
A Massachusetts travel writer makes the case for the North Shore, with its seafood, maritime heritage, natural beauty, and arts-and-culture scene.
By Yankee Magazine
Discover Coastal Treasures in Massachusetts
With summer here at last, the sea breezes of the Bay State are calling.
By Yankee Custom Editors
A Vacation That’s SO You
Personalization is par for the course at this waterfront Cape Cod resort.
By Kim Knox Beckius
Massachusetts Outdoor Adventures: Battlefields & Beyond
Get a hit of Revolutionary history and plenty of fresh air at these nine historic sites.
By Yankee Custom Editors
Visit Revolutionary War Sites North of Boston
Find these 10 notable sites from the American Revolution on a Massachusetts North Shore drive.
By Laurie Bain Wilson
New Hampshire
Fall Weekend in North Conway, New Hampshire
A traditional jumping-off point to adventure, the cozy White Mountains hub of North Conway coaxes visitors to stay put and dive deep into its small-town appeal.
New Hampshire’s Spirit of Revolution: Portsmouth
America’s War of Independence still echoes throughout this historic port city.
By Yankee Custom Editors
New Hampshire’s Spirit of Revolution: Fort Constitution
Months before the Battles of Lexington and Concord, a blow for liberty was struck in the Granite State.
By Yankee Custom Editors
New Hampshire’s Spirit of Revolution: Blaze Your Trail in the Granite State
Take a tour of New Hampshire’s seven distinctive regions, and you’ll see why so many pioneers have called this place home.
By Yankee Custom Editors
Pickity Place in New Hampshire: A Storybook Cottage and Garden Lunch Experience
At New Hampshire’s Pickity Place, it’s all about the gardens, the food, and a touch of fairy-tale flair.
By Carol Connare
15 Ways to Have Fun in New Hampshire This Winter
Every region of New Hampshire offers a good dose of winter fun, from zip-lining through the forest to ice skating in a historic seaside town.
By Cathryn McCann
Rhode Island
Peek Inside Clingstone, Rhode Island’s Legendary “House on the Rocks”
A love letter to Rhode Island’s coastal cottages, Summer by the Sea: Cottages from Watch Hill to Little Compton celebrates the homes that define the Ocean State—including Clingstone, a shingle-style cottage perched on its own rocky island in Narragansett Bay.
Things to Do in Charlestown, RI: Where to Eat, Stay & Play by the Beach
Discover the best things to do in Charlestown, Rhode Island, from fresh seafood and scenic beaches to summer events and cozy places to stay.
By Yankee Magazine
Summer Weekend in Charlestown, Rhode Island
Looking for a laid-back coastal escape? A summer weekend in Charlestown, RI, offers barrier beaches, salt ponds, abundant wildlife, and some of the freshest seafood around.
By Kim Knox Beckius
Why the Newport Folk Festival Is a Music Festival Unlike Any Other
From legendary surprise performances to singalongs by the sea, the Newport Folk Festival is a Rhode Island summer ritual.
By Katherine Keenan
Watch Hill: A Yankee Insider’s Guide
Rhode Island’s seaside summer hot spot beckons, and we’ll help you travel to this coastal-chic enclave in style.
By Yankee Custom Editors
10 Best Things to Do in Rhode Island This Summer 2025
Discover the 10 best things to do in Rhode Island this summer—from seaside sips and polo matches to buzzing food halls and beachside strolls.
By Kim Knox Beckius
Vermont
2026 Vermont Travel Guide | Hotels, Dining & Attractions
Our 2026 Vermont travel guide is here, packed with the best eats, cozy stays, and unforgettable adventures to make the most of your next trip to the Green Mountain State.
2025 Vermont Travel Guide | Hotels, Dining & Attractions
Our 2025 Vermont travel guide is here, packed with the best eats, cozy stays, and unforgettable adventures to make the most of your next trip to the Green Mountain State.
By Yankee Magazine
10 Best Things to Do in Vermont This Summer 2025
Explore the 10 best things to do in Vermont this summer—from lakeside sailing and rodeos to jazz festivals, golden retriever meetups, and epic mac and cheese.
By Kim Knox Beckius
Up Close | The Unique Single-Person Chairlift at Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen’s Single Chair has been going strong since the Vermont ski area opened in 1948.
By Yankee Magazine
Delicious Chills Await in This Vermont ‘Flavor Graveyard’
Ben & Jerry’s failed creations meet their maker at this quirky cemetery tucked into the company’s factory campus in Waterbury, Vermont.
By Yankee Editors
Santa’s Big Day in Small-Town Vermont
At the annual Christmas in Weston celebration, the family fun is free … and the memories are priceless.
By Yankee Custom Editors