When you step onto Custom House Wharf in Portland, Maine, you step back in time and experience the city’s waterfront as it used to be. Weathered buildings line the narrow street. An oyster house and a tavern are lures for the hungry and parched. And yet, the wharf’s crown jewel is Harbor Fish Market, the state’s premier retail store for the finest, freshest seafood to be found virtually anywhere in New England.  The Alfiero family has held dominion over Harbor Fish Market since its founding in 1966, when they took over the Custom House Wharf space previously occupied by another fishmonge ..read more

By Kevin Koczwara New England is home to many fine big cities that draw oodles of visitors, but each one is also home to smaller city neighborhoods that stand out for their character, style, attractions, and restaurants. Hoping to experience the best neighborhood feel in an otherwise big city? Here are some of our favorite city neighborhoods in New England. 5 Can’t-Miss City Neighborhoods in New England Best City Neighborhood in Portland, Maine: Munjoy Hill/East End Maine’s biggest city has long been seen as a foodie beacon, and the Munjoy Hill/East End neighborhood more than upholds that rep ..read more

Looking for some vacation inspiration? Yankee’s editors round up nearly 200 picks for where to eat, where to stay, and what to do in each New England state this summer, from iconic classics to new and buzzy additions. Happy travels! 2024 Connecticut Travel Guide 2024 Maine Travel Guide 2024 Massachusetts Travel Guide 2024 New Hampshire Travel Guide 2024 Rhode Island Travel Guide 2024 Vermont Travel Guide The post Best of New England | 2024 Summer Travel Guide appeared first on New England ..read more

Sponsored by Visit New Bern At its core is a picture-perfect riverfront laced with wide, inviting sidewalks. Walking them feels easy and familiar, yet thrilling. Whether you’re heading out on the water, following a trail of architectural wonders, or diving into the lively arts and culinary scenes, the current of this city sweeps you off your feet fast. If it all sounds like something out of a storybook, well, North Carolina’s second-oldest city is the setting for four novels by New Bern’s own Nicholas Sparks. You may know him as the acclaimed author of The Notebook, which inspired a romantic ..read more

This is the first menu of sandwich recipes I’ve ever created, and it presented an interesting challenge: What makes a sandwich worthy of a written recipe? A PB&J is hardly a recipe. Who wants a grilled cheese in summer? In the end, my goal was to create summer sandwich recipes that were worth a little effort, but easy enough to make in 30 minutes or less. And I wanted them to feel familiar, but with a twist. These recipes ask you to make just one or two things. A batch of bacon for the bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato sandwich. A Green Goddess dressing for the chicken salad. Some sweet ..read more

2024 Best of Connecticut: The Classics CONNECTICUT CLASSIC DINING BURGER STAND Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, Meriden Connecticut is about the only place in the world where steamed cheeseburgers are found, and Ted’s is the ultimate place to try one. This modest eatery has a few booths and several stools inside, with a couple of picnic tables out front. Check out the stainless-steel steam boxes behind the counter: one for burgers, the other for gooey cheese. After several minutes in the heat, beef and cheese are united on a hard roll. So simple. So good. tedsrestaurant.com Plan Your Perfect Summ ..read more

“Black flies, no-see-ums, deer flies, gnats and mosquitoes were instituted by the devil to force people to live in cities where he could get at them better….” —Ernest Hemingway Hemingway wrote that line in 1920, but the Pilgrims could have related. They sent a letter to their London sponsors in 1623 reporting they were “much annoyed by mosquitoes” and hoping to relocate their settlement. Lots of so-called solutions were tried over the years, but things like sweetgrass necklaces and bear fat salves never really caught on. Trekking through Maine in the 1850s, Henry David Thoreau used an ointmen ..read more

The magic of exploring a place on two wheels instead of four comes into full focus on Vermont’s Island Line Trail, a bike ride that’s a lesson in the art of going slow. Sure, you could cover this relatively flat, relatively easy distance in a couple of hours, but why? This is a journey made for meandering and stopping. And then stopping again. The views, after all, include both Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, not to mention sailboats, lighthouses, and killer sunsets. And the sights are as varied as the terrain. You’re in a city. You’re on a paved path. You’re on an island. You’re ..read more

To someone who has never visited Shelburne Museum: Forget what you think a museum is. Instead, imagine driving a winding country road. Encountering sights both stunning and unexpected, you want to stop around every curve. You planned to go for an hour or two, but—not wanting to miss anything—you keep driving. And in the end, you’re sorry when it’s time to turn for home. That is what exploring Shelburne Museum’s campus of awe-inspiring art and history feels like. Founded in the town of Shelburne in 1947, the museum is the singular creation of Electra Havemeyer Webb, who was driven to ..read more

2024 Best of Rhode Island: The Classics RHODE ISLAND CLASSIC DINING DINER Jigger’s Diner, East Greenwich Shoehorned between larger buildings on East Greenwich’s scenic Main Street, this baby-blue Worcester diner car has been lovingly restored. All-day-breakfast and lunch dishes here have distinctly Rhode Island touches. Try the cornmeal johnnycakes or one of the dozen-each versions of eggs Benedict and omelets. Meaty torpedo sandwiches are daily lunchtime specials, along with healthy salads. Rhode Island coffee milk is the beverage of choice. jiggersdiner.com Plan Your Perfect Summer Adventur ..read more