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Millennium Hotel Minneapolis reopens
By Paul E. Kandarian, Globe Correspondent Millennium Hotel Minneapolis, a city landmark for the last 50 years, has re-opened after a $22-million-plus renovation. It was...
New England and beyond
Report: The cheapest and most expensive cities to visit
Looking to save a little on summer travel? Maybe you have a few extra dollars...
The 11 most endangered historic places in America
The Gay Head Lighthouse in Aquinna and the Abysinian Meeting House in Portland, Maine made this year's list by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
New England summer food festivals
From lobsters and scallops to garlic and rhubarb, spring and summer are times for a variety of tastes in New England.
Defunct Disney
Take a trip down memory lane by re-visiting some of these long-lost attractions at Walt Disney World.
- submit What do you miss?
Your favorite views of New England
Whether it be from atop a mountain, along the coast, or the sun setting at Fenway Park, our readers showed off the scenes and backdrops that make New England special.
Vintage airline commercials
The airline industry has changed dramatically over the past 50 years, and that indeed includes the way airlines brand and sell themselves to the flying public.
Vintage attraction photos
Take a look at some vintage photos from the Globe archives depicting local attractions—and the people who enjoyed them—over the years.
Shack showdown
The Clam Box in Ipswich reigns supreme in our first-ever New England clam shack showdown.
How the Stanley Cup cities stack up
With the Bruins and Blackhawks facing off, here's how Boston and Chicago compare in a variety of categories.
Speak like a Chicagoan
Heading to Chicago for the Stanley Cup finals between the Boston Bruins and Blackhawks, but are worried about fitting in? Here are some unique phrases and terms so that Bostonians can sound like a local.
The VIP theme park experience
Many theme parks now have VIP tours with perks usually reserved for celebrities, private tour guides, and no waits for the biggest attractions.
Exploring the Crane Estate
A lavish property that even Jay Gatsby would envy, the Crane Estate in Ipswich offers an idyllic image of what life was like for the privileged during the Roaring Twenties.
Sightseeing in Seattle
Try visiting some of these interesting places on your next visit to the Emerald City.
Where is your ideal summer vacation in New England?
Looking for the perfect spot in New England to take a break this summer? Take our personality test and see which trip is right for you.
25 things to do under $25
The temperature is on the rise, and summer has finally made its debut. So break out those shorts, slather on the sunscreen, and enjoy all the cool things Boston has to offer, all without emptying your wallet
Enjoy the Vermont outdoors this summer
There is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the Vermont outdoors in the summertime.
Top 10 U.S. beaches
Dr. Beach's annual list includes the Bay State's own Coast Guard Beach on the Cape.
Secret places to enjoy N.H.
We asked several Granite State outdoorspeople — including fishing guides, trail developers, and folks at the Appalachian Mountain Club and The Nature Conservancy — to share theirs.
- pictures 10 great camping spots to explore
- Roll and go — a primer for taking an RV vacation
- RV like you're out West in the Granite State
Why we love Boston
Seeing how passionate Bostonians are for their town, we asked our readers what it is about the city that they love.
20 summer adventure trips
Here are 20 activities happening this summer, ranging from those for beginners to those for the most hardened athlete.
Here's the scoop: The best spots to get ice cream in New England
Here are the top spots in the region to grab a cone.
More in travel
Dishes worth the drive
Sometimes a food craving so intense comes along that you’ll stop at nothing to get your hands on that very dish.
- submit Share your favorite
- phantom Royal River Grillhouse
Best towns for raising families
Using data such as school performance and job growth, editors determined a top pick for each of the 50 states in the nation. Here are the top spots in New England.
Pet-friendly travel in New England
If you want to include your beloved Fido in your family vacation plans, you'll be glad to learn that many lodgings in New England welcome pets.
New England sunsets
View some of the stunning sunsets that have graced New England, as well as those submitted by readers.
Best, worst of Boston
Travel and Leisure Magazine released the results of its annual survey of “America’s Favorite Cities” this month, with Boston getting high marks from visitors for its classical music and history. But the grades for local barbeque weren’t so kind.
What's allowed and what's not under new TSA rules
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said that travelers can soon bring small pocket knives on board airplanes for the first time since the Sept. 11 attacks.