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Cars drive past trees full of green leaves on Main Street in Manchester, Vermont.

The best drives in New England, according to our readers June 30, 2017 | 9:35 PM

The dining area of Hemenway's Restaurant.

These are the most popular restaurants in Providence, Rhode Island June 8, 2017 | 2:39 PM

Beer and pretzel at The Malted Barley

These are the most popular bars in Providence, Rhode Island June 8, 2017 | 2:37 PM

Customers sit at the bar at Wink & Nod

These are the most popular cocktail bars around Boston, according to check-in data June 2, 2017 | 8:33 PM

Abe & Louie's steak

These are the most popular steakhouses in Boston, according to check-in data June 2, 2017 | 8:32 PM

Allagash Brewing

The most popular bars and breweries in Portland, Maine, according to check-in data May 25, 2017 | 8:35 PM

Oysters are king at Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland, ME.

The most popular restaurants in Portland, Maine, according to check-in data May 25, 2017 | 7:51 PM

People look out over the water on Castle Island in Boston, MA

These are the most popular parks in Boston, according to check-in data May 20, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Fish Tacos are served at El Pelon Taqueria in Boston, Massachusetts. The dish consists of cornmeal encrusted cod topped with arbor chile mayo, limed onions, pickled cabbage, and cucumbers.

These are the most popular Mexican restaurants in Boston, according to check-in data May 12, 2017 | 2:40 PM

Beers from South Dennis brewery Devil's Purse.

These are the most popular bars on Cape Cod, according to check-in data May 5, 2017 | 6:00 PM

Here are 5 chances to check out classic, vintage, and specialty cars May 5, 2017 | 6:00 PM

Yasai roll at Yo! Sushi

These are the most popular sushi restaurants in Boston, according to check-in data May 5, 2017 | 6:00 PM

Royale Nightclub

These are the most popular nightclubs in Boston May 5, 2017 | 12:48 PM

A couple of towers, the Pilgrim Monument left and the Long Point Lighthouse right on the shoreline off Provincetown at dusk entering into the evening.

These are the most popular things to do on Cape Cod May 1, 2017 | 5:00 AM

The suckling pig bao at Shojo.

These are the most popular restaurants in Chinatown April 29, 2017 | 5:00 AM

The margarita pizza at Area Four.

These are the most popular pizza restaurants around Boston April 28, 2017 | 1:00 PM

A full table at The Canteen

These are the most popular restaurants on the Cape April 22, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Thirsty Moose Taphouse

These are the most popular bars in Portsmouth April 8, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Beignets at Buttermilk and Bourbon.

The most popular new bars and restaurants in Boston April 8, 2017 | 5:00 AM

The Music Hall in Portsmouth

The most popular things to do in Portsmouth April 8, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Idle Hands Check (Fund)raise.

How a new Idle Hands beer will help disabled veterans April 6, 2017 | 1:57 PM

Row 34

These are the most popular seafood restaurants in Boston April 1, 2017 | 5:00 AM

People sit at the bar at the Portsmouth Brewery waiting for their annual release of their famous Russian imperial stout, called Kate the Great.

These are the most popular breweries in New Hampshire March 31, 2017 | 10:27 AM

Row 34, Portsmouth

These are the most popular restaurants in Portsmouth March 31, 2017 | 10:12 AM

Husk Cider

A bartender and oyster farmer teamed up on this limited-edition cider March 30, 2017 | 5:01 PM

Beers on tap at the Harpoon Brewery.

These are the most popular breweries in Mass., according to check-in data March 25, 2017 | 5:00 AM

City Tap House.

These are the most popular new bars and restaurants in Boston right now March 18, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Exhibit 'A' Sunday Paper

A local brewery is hosting a beer brunch this weekend March 17, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Jillian's Lucky Strike

These are the most popular bowling alleys in Boston March 10, 2017 | 1:00 PM

Castle Island Brewing Co. The Bravest

This locally made beer supports injured and disabled veterans March 10, 2017 | 11:27 AM