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A Year in New England | 2016 Instagram Favorites

A collection of images from our talented Instagram community celebrating the year-round beauty of New England.

By Cathryn McCann|Dec 29 2016| Print icon

An impromptu 4th of July weekend trip to Maine complete with the summer issue of Yankee.

Credit: @northeasternnautical
Snow, sand, and leaves. Whoopie pies, lobster rolls, and ice cream. Barns, boats, and bright doors. Mountains, woods, and ocean. New England is a large region with an unending amount of beauty to explore and discover – and constantly transforming with every season. Things can change from year to year, but living or visiting here never gets old. To celebrate the New Year, we’ve chosen some of our favorite Instagram feed images from 2016 to share!

Celebrating 2016 in New England

A snowstorm blankets the city of Manchester, New Hampshire.

A snowstorm blankets the city of Manchester, New Hampshire.

Credit: @nhmagazine
A snowstorm blankets the city of Manchester, New Hampshire in January.
Credit: @nhmagazine
Feeling the love in February at "Paint the Town Red" in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Feeling the love in February at “Paint the Town Red” in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Credit: @aimee.e.tucker
Feeling the love in early February at “Paint the Town Red” in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Credit: @aimee.e.tucker
A colorful sign of spring in Northhampton, Massachusetts.

A colorful sign of spring in Northhampton, Massachusetts.

Credit: @ontrendcrafts
A colorful sign of spring in March in Northhampton, Massachusetts.
Credit: @ontrendcrafts
Late winter skiing at Killington Mountain in Vermont.

Late winter skiing at Killington Mountain in Vermont.

Credit: @jdazhale
Late winter skiing at Killington Mountain in Vermont in April.
Credit: @jdazhale
Spring coming alive on the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

Spring coming alive on the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

Credit: @ch_chitnis
Spring coming alive in April at the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
Credit: @ch_chitnis
A maple walnut cone with chocolate jimmies at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle, Massachusetts.
A maple walnut cone with chocolate jimmies at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle, Massachusetts in late April.
A garden of 37,000 flags planted in memory of every fallen Massachusetts service member from the Revolutionary War to the present for Memorial Day.

A garden of 37,000 flags planted in memory of every fallen Massachusetts service member from the Revolutionary War to the present for Memorial Day.

Credit: @jeffnewcum
A garden of 37,000 flags planted in memory of every fallen Massachusetts service member from the Revolutionary War to the present for Memorial Day in May.
Credit: @jeffnewcum
A beautiful, colorful shot from the 37th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Quechee, Vermont.

A beautiful, colorful shot from the 37th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Quechee, Vermont.

Credit: @kelbywz
A beautiful, colorful shot from the 37th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Quechee, Vermont in June.
Credit: @kelbywz
An impromptu 4th of July weekend trip to Maine complete with the summer issue of Yankee.

An impromptu 4th of July weekend trip to Maine complete with the summer issue of Yankee.

Credit: @northeasternnautical
An impromptu 4th of July weekend trip to Maine complete with the summer issue of Yankee.
Credit: @northeasternnautical
Perfect mid-summer beach vibes on Plum Island in Massachusetts.

Perfect mid-summer beach vibes on Plum Island in Massachusetts.

Credit: @bisoustyle
Perfect July mid-summer beach vibes on Plum Island in Massachusetts.
Credit: @bisoustyle
A gorgeous shot of New Hampshire's Mt. Lafayette in the summertime.

A gorgeous shot of New Hampshire’s Mt. Lafayette in the summertime.

Credit: @jsecordphoto
A gorgeous shot of New Hampshire’s Mt. Lafayette in the July.
Credit: @jsecordphoto
The iconic Sankaty Head Light on the island of Nantucket.

The iconic Sankaty Head Light on the island of Nantucket.

Credit: @newenglandliving
The iconic Sankaty Head Light on beautiful Nantucket in July.
Credit: @newenglandliving
Charm and history found in West Cornwall, Connecticut.

Charm and history found in West Cornwall, Connecticut.

Credit: @newenglandliving
Charm and history found in West Cornwall, Connecticut in late July.
Credit: @newenglandliving
A pair of lobster rolls from Red's Eats in Wiscasset, Maine is a thing of buttery beauty.

A pair of lobster rolls from Red’s Eats in Wiscasset, Maine is a thing of buttery beauty.

Credit: @amytraverso
A pair of lobster rolls in August from Red’s Eats in Wiscasset, Maine is a thing of buttery beauty.
Credit: @amytraverso
Weathered shingles and yellow door perfection in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Weathered shingles and yellow door perfection in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Credit: @mjtraynor
Weathered shingles and yellow door perfection in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts in September.
Credit: @mjtraynor
A classic, lovely scene from Acorn Street in Boston's historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.

A classic, lovely scene from Acorn Street in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Credit: @heyjude31
A lovely September scene on the last day of summer from Acorn Street in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Credit: @heyjude31
New Hampshire fall fun at Washburn's Windy Hill Orchard in Greenville.

New Hampshire fall fun at Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard in Greenville.

Credit: @visitnh
New Hampshire fall fun at Washburn’s Windy Hill Orchard in Greenville in September.
Credit: @visitnh
Pumpkins galore (and a cute dog) on a beautiful fall day in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Pumpkins galore (and a cute dog) on a beautiful fall day in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Credit: @abbycapalbo
Pumpkins galore (and a cute dog) on a fall day in Barrington, Rhode Island in October.
Credit: @abbycapalbo
The Androscoggin Swinging Bridge connecting Topsham and Brunswick, Maine provided a beautiful backdrop for leaf-peeping.

The Androscoggin Swinging Bridge connecting Topsham and Brunswick, Maine provided a beautiful backdrop for leaf-peeping.

Credit: @michelerb
The Androscoggin Swinging Bridge connecting Topsham and Brunswick, Maine as a beautiful backdrop for leaf-peeping in October.
Credit: @michelerb
A lovely capture of this year's supermoon rising over the Nubble Light.

A lovely capture of this year’s supermoon rising over the Nubble Light.

Credit: @jimsalgephoto
A lovely shot of this year’s supermoon rising over the Nubble Light in November.
Credit: @jimsalgephoto
A moose captured casually trotting down the highway in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire.

A moose captured casually trotting down the highway in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire.

Credit: @cli33ord
A moose captured casually trotting down the highway in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire in November.
Credit: @cli33ord
Simplistic holiday cheer found at Scituate Lighthouse in Scituate, Massachusetts.

Simplistic holiday cheer found at Scituate Lighthouse in Scituate, Massachusetts.

Credit: @emilyshell
Simplistic holiday cheer found at Scituate Lighthouse in Scituate, Massachusetts in late November.
Credit: @emilyshell
Last-minute Christmas trees-to-be in the South End of Boston.

Last-minute Christmas trees-to-be in the South End of Boston.

Credit: @boyle_here
Last-minute Christmas trees-to-be in the South End of Boston in December.
Credit: @boyle_here
Peak festive cheer at the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Vermont.

Peak festive cheer at the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Vermont.

Credit: @farmhousepottery
Peak festive cheer at the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Vermont in December.
Credit: @farmhousepottery
A real New England winter in Stowe, Vermont.

A real New England winter in Stowe, Vermont.

Credit: @s_gray24
A real New England winter in Stowe, Vermont in December.
Credit: @s_gray24
We love our Instagram community! Click through the photographer’s name in the caption to see more of their feed. Love these shots of New England? Follow us on Instagram at @yankeemagazine to see more, and don’t forget to tag us in your favorite New England photos using #mynewengland and #yankeemagazine – we might feature your photo next!

Cathryn McCann

While on staff as digital assistant editor, Cathryn wrote and promoted content for NewEngland.com and its social media channels. Prior to this role, she lived and worked on Martha’s Vineyard as a newspaper reporter, covering everything from environmental issues and education to crime and politics.

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