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2 New England destinations are ‘going all in’ on Halloween, according to Thrillist
New England Travel Salem is one of them, of course. Folks dressed up for a previous Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in Salem. Courtesy of Destination Salem If immersing yourself in all things Halloween this weekend is the goal, two New England destinations are a sure bet, according to Thrillist. Here’s your October day trip guide […]
One of America’s best Christmas cities is in New England, according to Time Out
New England Travel Travelers can tour mansions full of gorgeously decorated trees. Christmas at the The Breakers in Newport, R.I. The Preservation Society of Newport County Christmas cities are filled with wonder and magic, and one of the best in the U.S. is in Rhode Island, according to Time Out. Visit these 12 Halloween towns […]
Yelp says one of the country’s 100 best taco spots is right here in New England
New England Travel You’ll find it in Rhode Island. Rhode Island is dishing up some of the best tacos in America, according to Yelp users. Yelp recently released a list of the top 100 U.S. taco spots in 2023, and Casa Azul Taqueria in Providence, R.I., ranked No. 94. It was the only New England […]
Young lobsters show decline off New England, and fishermen will see new rules as a result
Local News The American lobster fishery was worth more than $510 million at the docks last year. Nearly $390 million of that total was from Maine. A lobster rears its claws after being caught off Spruce Head, Maine, Aug. 31, 2021. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press October 19, 2023 | […]
New England has two of the best crowd-free fall foliage destinations, according to Men’s Journal
New England Travel One is in Massachusetts. Gibbet Hill in Groton. Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau/Flickr Leaf peepers are out in full force this month, but for those who prefer a more solitary experience, Men’s Journal has named two excellent fall foliage destinations in New England. Where to see fall foliage in Boston and […]
9 Patriots who could be traded if New England sells at the deadline
Patriots Kendrick Bourne and Josh Uche could be appealing trade chips if the Patriots wave the white flag this season. Kendrick Bourne has been one of the few bright spots on a dreadful Patriots offense. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images A 2023 Patriots season that initially started with so much promise has already managed to bottom out […]
New England Aquarium joins push to protect endangered African penguins
Local News The aquarium is home to 39 African penguins, a species that faces extinction by the year 2035. African penguin chick Bray, who hatched at the New England Aquarium this year. VANESSA KAHN/NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM The New England Aquarium has joined an international partnership to protect endangered African penguins as the population rapidly declines […]
3 New England destinations are ‘even better’ in the shoulder season, according to Travel + Leisure
New England Travel Say goodbye to crowds and hello to lower prices during the off-season. Newport’s Cliff Walk puts visitors right between the ocean and sprawling mansions. The public access walkway combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport’s gilded age, and is a perfect setting for foliage seekers. […]
The New York Times says you’ll find ‘spectacular foliage’ at these 2 New England destinations
New England Travel Head toward the Berkshires and New Hampshire. Mount Greylock during a previous October. The Boston Globe Road trippers searching for the perfect autumn destination will discover “spectacular” fall foliage in New England, according to The New York Times. 12 unexpected New England towns to visit this fall The publication recently released a […]
Did New England prisoners really eat lobster in colonial times?
Wickedpedia Legend has it the crustacean was once so plentiful — and held in such low esteem — that it was served as prison food. But is that true? New England’s favorite shellfish. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe New Englanders love lobster. It’s been a part of the region’s culinary DNA for as many […]