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Ice Castles in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire's Ice Castles are back, and they look magical

Acadia National Park in Maine.

Here's when national parks will offer free admission in 2020

Participants took the plunge during Annual L Street Brownies New Year's Day Swim on Jan. 1, 2018.

The best things to do around Boston this January

Midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor mark a turning of the New Year.

The First Night lineup includes music, ice skating, and more December 27, 2019 | 11:50 AM

The interior of an Under Canvas tent at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

A luxurious campground will debut near Acadia National Park in 2020 November 8, 2019 | 3:21 PM

Charlie, a 5-year-old Persian cat, is a Red Sox fan.

We asked to see your cats for National Cat Day. Get ready for cute overload. November 1, 2019 | 10:17 AM

Sisters Stella and Boots love to snuggle.

It's National Cat Day. Share a photo and story of your furry feline with us October 29, 2019 | 3:35 PM

Ice Castles

Those massive Ice Castles in New Hampshire have a January opening date October 24, 2019 | 10:00 AM

MICE 2019

MICE comics expo in Cambridge caters to fans and creators alike October 15, 2019 | 9:23 AM

Hop a free ferry to Georges Island Saturday.

You can take a free ferry to Spectacle and Georges Islands today October 13, 2019 | 11:40 AM

'SpongeBob' made a splash on Broadway. Now, he's headed to Boston. October 9, 2019 | 10:00 AM

Meditation.

An expert's 4 tips for finding balance in your life October 8, 2019 | 5:00 AM

You can help name this baby red panda at Franklin Park Zoo.

You can help name this baby red panda at Franklin Park Zoo October 1, 2019 | 2:04 PM

Open Farm Sunday is on Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

These farms are open for cheese tastings, ice cream, and tours on Sunday September 30, 2019 | 9:31 AM

The Fall Foliage Festival at Boothbay Railway Village will take place Oct. 11-13.

6 New England towns to visit in October September 28, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Shelburne Orchards in Vermont.

You'll never want to leave this apple orchard, according to Fodor's September 19, 2019 | 3:43 PM

National parks are free to visit for one day later this month September 18, 2019 | 5:30 PM

norway

Kids can fly free from Boston to northern Europe. Here are the details. September 17, 2019 | 7:30 AM

Maggiano's in Boston was named among the most kid-friendly restaurants in America by OpenTable.

Boston has two of the most kid-friendly restaurants in the U.S., according to OpenTable September 12, 2019 | 2:08 PM

Participants at a previous Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival.

USA Today readers say this New England fall festival is the best in America September 6, 2019 | 5:37 PM

Connors Farm Corn Maze

How to get lost and find love at Connors Farm this year September 6, 2019 | 12:00 PM

The #ThanksGronk corn maze at West End Creamery in Whitinsville.

6 New England corn mazes to get lost in this fall, including one inspired by Gronk September 5, 2019 | 12:38 PM

Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

This saltbox style house was built in 1681. In 1735 our first vice president and second president, John Adams, was born here.

The home is now part of the Adams National Historic Park.

You can visit national parks for free on Sunday August 23, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Mural: Jackson Pollock | Katharina Grosse

You can visit these local museums for free next month August 21, 2019 | 9:16 AM

FILE - This Tuesday, June 30, 2015 file photo shows a wall clock in New York. Plugged-in clocks may be losing or gaining as much as seven and a half minutes between May and November 2018 because of U.S. government energy deregulation to save utilities millions of dollars, scientists say. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

These 5 expert tips will help with your fall routine August 20, 2019 | 5:00 AM

USA Today readers just named these New England hotels among the best in America August 9, 2019 | 5:24 PM

The Amtrak Downeaster

Amtrak has a flash sale right now, but there's a catch August 7, 2019 | 2:27 PM

Boston-07/26/2016-The heat wave continued in the Boston area, as children cooled off in the Frog Pond in Boston Common. Boston Globe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)

Looking for summer fun? Head to a playground with a 'tot spray feature.' August 7, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Pump House waterpark at Jay Peak.

This New England water park is among the best in America, according to TripAdvisor users August 1, 2019 | 3:36 PM

Lobsters at the Maine Lobster Festival.

Everything you can eat and do at the Maine Lobster Festival July 28, 2019 | 5:00 AM

on your bathing suit and surf in the wavepool at Kahuna Laguna indoor water park at Red Jack Mountain View Resort, then whoosh through one of four high-speed water tubes into the landing pool. With a shallow pool for tots, water cannons, hot tubs, a play tower, and the Tiki Tide Café, you could be at a resort in Costa Rica.Day passes cost $40 each while children under 2 are free.

This New England indoor water park is among the best in the U.S., according to USA Today readers July 1, 2019 | 4:48 PM

Sunset at the Sandwich Boardwalk on the Cape.

Here are outdoor adventures you can plan this summer June 21, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Take in a free concert or movie at the Hatch Shell beside the Charles. The Friday Night Flicks series offers family-friendly movies throughout the summer.

A guide to 53 free outdoor movie nights this summer June 14, 2019 | 10:39 AM