There’s a version of a New England road trip from NYC where you drive straight up I-95 to Boston without stopping. There, you eat a lobster roll, and call it New England. And that’s fine, I guess. But you’ll miss…
Everyone claims the Fourth of July. But New England owns it. After all: The opening act of the American Revolution unfolded in our corner of the country. And the towns have been celebrating its anniversary since before the federal holiday…
Here’s a theory I’ve had for a while: the best thing about New York City is how easy it is to leave. Not forever, of course (that would be insane). But for a weekend. Or even just a long Saturday.…
Most people treat the Boston to New York drive like a chore to get through. Four hours of I-95, one coffee stop at a Connecticut service plaza, maybe a minor incident near New Haven. Done. And that’s one way to…
Coastal New England looks perfect in your mind’s eye. It does in mine, at least. Especially mid-winter. Seafoam houses. Little harbors full of boats. A beach bag tossed in the backseat as you go from town to town. In your…
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…
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