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This Northeast Kingdom town explodes in a kaleidoscope of color just in time for the annual Fall Foliage Festival.

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New England fall guide

New England fall guide

Fall into the season. From foliage information to apple-picking resources, we've got your complete guide to fall in New England.
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North Adams, Mass.

North Adams, Mass.

North Adams boasts MASS MoCA and a countryside of pristine beauty in the rolling hills of the northern Berkshires.
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A city's life story in museums

A city's life story in museums

Many NYC museums and landmarks chart the progression of inhabitants from Native Americans to the Dutch to the British.
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N.E. foliage map

Play with a fall-foliage time line and plan your leaf-peeping adventure.

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Quirky museums in New England

Quirky museums in New England

Not every museum in New England features classic art or antiquities. Some shed new light on historical treasures with eccentric collections.
Potato country

Potato country

In the spirit of Steinbeck, take a potato pilgrimage to Aroostook County, Maine.
New England fall food festivals

New England fall food festivals

Whether it be an acknowledgment of the inevitability of winter, or simply celebrating the bounty of the harvest, fall isn't short on any number of festivals, particularly those revolving around food.

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Fall on the cheap

Have fun this fall without going broke. Check out our list of 25 things to do under $25 in New England this season.
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Fall foliage map

Plan your leaf peeping adventure with a handy interactive foliage time line for New England.
Fall foliage in New England

Fall foliage in New England

From vibrant Maine mountaintops to brightly-colored Massachusetts sidewalks, take a peek at fall foliage throughout New England.
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15 ways to use your apples

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Step To It

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Nonstop fun

It would take you longer to drive to New York City than it would to fly direct to most of these six destinations, all available via nonstop flights from Logan.

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Chew on this, baby

This necklace may look like it's made from expensive stone but in reality it is a toxin-free, silicon pendent that can be chewed on. Consider it a secret weapon against your teething tot.

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  • Get in touch with your inner Lancelot in Connecticut

    HEBRON, Conn. - "Click thy mouse here," the website instructs, underscoring that the Connecticut Renaissance Faire sits somewhere at the intersection of a circa-1600 country harvest festival and a gathering of cyber-goths ready to take fantasy role-playing out into the autumn sunshine.
  • Burdick lure works in New Hampshire, too

    WALPOLE, N.H. - Mention "Burdick" to many Bostonians, and they can almost smell the rich aroma of chocolate suffusing Burdick's small, perpetually-packed Chocolate Shop & Cafe on Brattle Street in Cambridge.