Travel

Swept Away | The Hidden Dangers of Rip Currents

Some stories can save lives. This is one of them. Rip currents cause an annual average of 71 fatalities in the U.S. alone. Learn how to spot a rip current

By Yankee Magazine

July in New England: Best Events and Things to Do

Fill your July weekends… with Yankee! The Fourth of July sparks off a month of fun events in New England. Discover July’s best travel deals in the region, too.

By Kim Knox Beckius

34 Cool New England Camping Spots

Find inspiration for your next great outdoor getaway at these favorite New England camping spots.

By Bill Scheller

The Best Things Our Food Editor Ate (and Drank) This May

From birria tacos to eggplant parmesan, Yankee’s Amy Traverso brings you the best eats of the season.

By Amy Traverso

25 Best New England Historic Sites and Museums

These 25 New England historic sites and museums offer a fascinating glimpse into the culture and heritage of New England.

By Aimee Tucker

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

Scenic Summer Drive in Connecticut

Rural beauty meets classic small towns in this northwest Connecticut scenic drive.

By Joe Bills

2023 Connecticut 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 Connecticut travel destinations.

By Yankee Editors

Scenes from “Vinalhaven: Portrait of a Maine Island” | Featured Photographer Joel Greenberg

Compelling everyday scenes from Maine’s Vinalhaven Island, captured between 1977 and 1987, are beautifully compiled in a new book from photographer Joel Greenberg.

By Aimee Tucker

Romantic Getaways in Maine

These romantic Maine getaways have all the ambience couples need to lean into love and romance.

By Katherine Keenan

The Fishing Shacks of South Portland | Gone But Not Forgotten

A powerful storm surge in Casco Bay marked the end of an era for two historic South Portland fishing shacks.

By Ian Aldrich

Coastal Winter Getaway | Cliff House in Cape Neddick, Maine

Planning a coastal winter getaway to Maine? Book a room at Cliff House in Cape Neddick and then get our picks for the best bonus things to do and places

By Amy Traverso

10 Best Spots for Holiday Shopping in Portland, Maine

Support small Maine businesses and find joy in Portland’s festive seaside sights this holiday season.

By Madeline Bilis

Welcome to Boston’s Culinary Revolution

Packing your bags for Boston this summer? Don’t forget to bring your appetite — the city’s dining scene has never been hotter.

By Amy Traverso

Making History in Massachusetts

On the path of the Bay State’s trailblazers and trendsetters.

By Andrew Collins

How to Enjoy Provincetown All Year Long

This welcoming Massachusetts beach town invites visitors to celebrate family, heritage, arts, and community at colorful events in every season.

By Yankee Editors

2024 Summer Weekend in Boston | Travel Guide

Plan the perfect Boston summer weekend with our 2024 Boston Weekend Travel Guide.

By Amy Traverso

Be Your Own Best Tour Guide in Provincetown

Just 48 hours in Ptown shows why this Massachusetts coastal getaway is an independent explorer’s delight.

By Yankee Editors

Best Cozy White Mountains Inns and Hotels

When the weather gets chilly, book a snuggly stay at one of these cozy inns in New England’s most spectacular mountain region, the White Mountains.

By Robin Catalano

A Visit to (Not So) Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem, New Hampshire

In the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, Super Secret Ice Cream is working hard to make your “farm to cone” dreams come true.

By Aimee Tucker

Fall Weekend on Lake Winnipesaukee

Why should summer have all the fun? A fall weekend on New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee offers just as much fun against a backdrop of stunning foliage.

By Yankee Magazine

Driving the Kancamagus This Fall? Read This First!

The mega-popular foliage route is worth experiencing, but there are ways to make your drive better.

By Jim Salge

7 White Mountains Hiking Safety Tips from a Longtime Guide and Mountain Rescuer

What should you always have in your pack and what’s as important to check as the temperature? Longtime guide and climber Joe Lentini shares his seven expert White Mountains hiking

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

Best Vermont Family Ski Resorts

These family-friendly Vermont ski areas are unbeatable for some parent-kid playtime.

By Yankee Editors

10 Best Places to See Holiday Lights in Vermont

Tap into Yuletide magic at the Green Mountain State’s sparkling light displays.

By Bill Scheller

Quiet Time for Vermont’s Sleepy Hollow Farm

Following road closures, Vermont’s iconic Sleepy Hollow Farm and its neighbors get a much needed reprieve from fall foliage tourists.

By Ian Aldrich

Guide to the Vermont Northeast Kingdom: Where to Eat, Stay, and Play

Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom is a dreamy New England foliage destination. Here’s how to make the most of your visit.

By Bill Scheller

Fall Comes to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

Want to see Vermont’s most vibrant early fall color? Go where the locals go, to the state’s Northeast Kingdom.

By Bill Scheller