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Open house glimpses of Colonial Connecticut in Litchfield
LITCHFIELD, Conn. - For 364 days a year the stately Revolutionary War-era homes surrounding picturesque Litchfield Green are inaccessible to the public. The annual exception occurs Saturday, when several of these residences, along with other architecturally significant homes, will be included in the 61st annual Open House Day Tour of Litchfield to benefit nonprofit Connecticut Junior Republic and its programs ... -
How wooly heads wisely prevail
PUTNEY, Vt. - There are not too many places worth visiting that greet guests with the smell of livestock. But those who venture into the tiny, farm-scented retail shop at the Green Mountain Spinnery are rewarded with the chance to browse racks of colorful patterns, displays of knitted projects, and buckets of yarns in a gritty working mill with a ...
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Southwest to start offering service to Canada
Southwest plans to start offering international flights for the first time through a partnership deal with Canada's WestJet. Southwest said it is working on...
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Photo contest winners
Readers scaled glaciers, rock climbed, paddled with "sea monsters," and more. See the top 15 picks.
Around New England
Boston's best hotel pools
Jump in and experience the city's coolest hotel pools. Grab a drink at the juice bar, see a rooftop view or relax in luxury.
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14 things to do in Freeport besides shop
Not a shopper? Not a problem. Although Freeport is best known as the home of L.L. Bean’s mother ship and the dozens of outlet stores that feed off it, shopping is not the only reason to visit.
24 hours in Bar Harbor
Make every minute count in Acadia. See photos, find restaurants and attractions. Plan your getaway.
Just a tank away
Want to have a gas without using too much of it? These destinations, all within 175 miles or so of Boston, offer a day at the ballpark, a night in a lighthouse, a walk in the woods, and more.
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Explore MGM Grand at Foxwoods
MGM Grand makes a dashing debut at Foxwoods, tempting New Englanders with a close (but not too close) fix of pleasure.
- Story A Vegas vibe
- Plan Connecticut travel guide
Summer...finally!
New England clam shacks
Few food destinations are more synonymous with summer on the New England coastline. Here are some of the best.
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Historic New England
New England is filled with historic locales, from revolutionary battlegrounds to a famous baseball park. What better time to explore these national treasures than on a national holiday?
Explore Martha's Vineyard
Get acquainted with all that this famous summertime island retreat has to offer.
Outdoor adventure guide
Go outside and do something! Find bike paths, hiking trails, and more New England adventures.
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- 15 great Bike rides
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10 places to roam with Rover
From summer camps to cozy inns, tour dog-friendly destinations throughout N.E.
From The Boston Globe
- Checking in Newbury inn a haven of luxury on the water
- Short hops Open house glimpses of Colonial Connecticut in Litchfield
- Maine draws: bay, wine, lazing, lobster
- It all begins with a Cadillac sunrise
- In quest of Sox, hot dogs, and subs - no, not that kind
- Something new cooking at Stonewall Kitchen
- CLOSE-UP ON lovell, maine Old-time charm
- Checking in Inn helps you to smell the roses in downtown Chatham
- Gearing up Wipe those hands
- At play with bats, wickets, and divot stomps
- Letting go the shore, then to the lighthouses
- Detours Silvermine still nurtures Conn. art community
- CLOSE-UP ON littleton, n.h. Town and country
- Detours N.H. museum salutes WWII generation
- Short hops Try a clambake on a Maine isle
- A harbor Spectacle
- Checking in Privacy, elegance in North Adams
- Mapping flight along a Connecticut River trail
- CLOSE-UP ON WARWICK, R.I. Water World
- Rave Sushi goes bold in Portland