The first time I got Newport, Rhode Island, was a clear early evening in June. Gas lamps flickered on. The harbor quieted down. And I finally understood why people built palaces on this stretch of coast instead of staying in…
You’ve heard of Greenwich Avenue. You just don’t know if it’s for you yet. Maybe you’ve heard it described as fancy. Or exclusive. Or “the Rodeo Drive of the East Coast.” You picture designer bags, polished storefronts, and people who…
New England history doesn’t reward rushing. The historic New England sites that linger aren’t the most prominent. They’re the ones where the past still governs how people live now, where: This guide is for travelers who care about that kind…
Connecticut has way more waterfalls than most people expect. That said, only a handful are worth planning a real trip around. This guide is a curated list of the best waterfalls in Connecticut, written for people who want more than…
Start Where You Wake Up Most guides to Connecticut gardens start with a list. This one starts with morning. You wake up at Stanton House Inn. It’s a historic Greenwich bed and breakfast with two acres of gardens and a…
Connecticut cherry blossoms are not native. The above fact used to bother my environmental sensibilities. Doubly so considering how extensively they are planted today. And yet, having appreciated some of the more magnificent displays of Connecticut cherry blossoms, their adulation…
There’s a reason people keep coming back to the Berkshires. It’s not because they “did everything” the first time. It’s because this corner of western Massachusetts rewards a slower pace, a little restraint, and the confidence to leave a few…
When to Go, Where to Drive, and What It Actually Feels Like Late winter in Connecticut has a very specific smell. Cold air. Damp earth. And, if you time it right, that unmistakable sweetness drifting from a working sugarhouse. Steam…
The best train trips from NYC have a certain romance to them: No traffic. No parking. No white-knuckle vigilance on unfamiliar roads. For train trips from New York City, that alone can feel like a gift. But here’s the part…
Spring getaways in New England are all about relishing the margins. It’s a shoulder season in the truest of senses: Get the timing right and spring in New England is heavenly. Miss it, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t just…
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