A Guide to New England Winter Comforts

Last winter there was such a hubbub over hygge—that catchy Danish word for a feeling of warmth and well-being—you’d think our Nordic friends had just invented coziness. But here in New England, where winter winds barrel through our mountains and whistle down our coast, folks have long known how to stoke those inner fires: Sleep well, eat well, and be of good cheer. In the following pages, you’ll find some of our favorite variations on these core winter comforts—so come on in and get warm.

“The Coziest Inn in the World” | Imagining Our Dream New England Winter Inn

What if you took the warmest, most inviting features from great New England lodgings and put them under a single roof—what would that look like? We’re thinking: heaven.

The Best Comfort Foods in New England

Rib-sticking classics meet global flavors in these ultimate cozy-dining dishes.

Cozy New England Bars Worth Toasting

Yankee editors’ favorite winter watering holes.

Storm Chaser

When winter does its worst, there’s no refuge like a quintessential New England bar.