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A South Shore pumpkin patch was voted the best in Massachusetts
New England Travel You’ll find it in Plympton. Cut pumpkins sit in the field of the back patches. Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff Pumpkins are a necessity for many fall activities, from baking a delicious pie to carving haunting jack-o-lanterns. According to a recent FamilyDestinationsGuide.com poll, the best pumpkin patch in Massachusetts can be found at Sauchuk’s […]
These 2 New England restaurants are ‘hidden gems,’ according to Tripadvisor users
Restaurants One is in Massachusetts. The Barn Bowl & Bistro in Oak Bluffs. Tripadvisor The secret is out at two “under-the-radar” New England restaurants, thanks to Tripadvisor users. Tall ships will return to Boston in 2026 The Needham-based travel site revealed its Best of the Best Restaurants on Wednesday as part of its 2023 Travelers’ […]
New England has 2 of the best Halloween events in the U.S., according to TripsToDiscover.com
New England Travel One is in Massachusetts. The 34-foot tower of Jack-o’-lanterns at the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival. Lakes Region Chamber As October approaches, calendars nationwide are filling up with Halloween events, and two of the best in the U.S. are here in New England, according to TripsToDiscover.com. Salem residents have the following 3 tips […]
Tall ships will return to Boston in 2026
Travel Organizers hope the event will attract 5 million visitors to Boston. The tall ships parade of sails in Sail Boston 2017. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe Tall ships are returning to Boston Harbor in 2026. Where to see fall foliage in Boston and across Massachusetts Sail Boston announced on Wednesday that tall ships […]
Where to see fall foliage in Boston and across Massachusetts
New England Travel Experts suggest more than a dozen of the best fall foliage destinations. Plus: Boston.com wants to know where you go leaf peeping. Viewing fall foliage and going leaf peeping are spectacular Boston activities. Michael Dwyer/AP Massachusetts is an excellent place to see fall foliage because the state has diverse forests, according to […]
PLAY is offering 30% off flights from Boston to Europe
Flights Travelers can get the deal through Saturday. A PLAY airlines airplane. PLAY Flights to destinations such as Paris, London, and Iceland just got cheaper for those eyeing a European getaway this fall or winter. Here’s how Logan Airport ranked in an airport satisfaction study Low-cost airline PLAY is celebrating World Tourism Day, which is Wednesday, by offering […]
New England has 6 of the best fall foliage road trips, according to Architectural Digest
Travel Map out your fall road trip in New England. Fall foliage along the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountains. Nic Antaya for The Boston Globe For those who favor fall foliage trips, some of the most colorful paths on the continent wind through New England, according to Architectural Digest. What experts are saying about […]
The No. 2 biggest tourist trap in the world is in Salem, according to USA Today
Travel Two other New England destinations made the list of top 100 tourist traps worldwide. An employee closes the gate for the day at the Salem Witch Museum in Salem on April 7, 2014. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff As Salem prepares for nearly 1 million tourists during the month of October, a popular city attraction has […]
Here’s how Logan Airport ranked in an airport satisfaction study
Travel The three most important factors examined in the J.D. Power study: terminal facilities, airport arrival/departure, and baggage claim. A concourse at Logan Airport in Boston on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Vanessa Leroy/The New York Times Traveler satisfaction at Logan International Airport could use some improvement, according to the annual J.D. Power 2023 North America […]
2 of the nicest places in America are in New England, according to Reader’s Digest
New England Travel They are in Vermont and Rhode Island. What Cheer Flower Farm in Providence, R.I. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff A community-minded flower farm in Rhode Island and a restaurant in Vermont are enjoying nationwide recognition this week for their kind acts. New England has 3 of the best restaurants in the U.S., according to […]