Destinations

Rye, NH

Heading north for Rye’s four-course summer menu of sun, sand, surf, and seafood. By Karen Sackowitz Driving along ocean boulevard in Rye, New Hampshire can be a real test of concentration, especially as the narrow road winds its way over rocky cliffs, around jaw-dropping overlooks, and past gargantuan estates that seem straight out of The Great Gatsby.... (more...)

Wenham, MA

Blink when you drive through the center of Wenham and you might just miss the whole thing. But if you take it slow, it’s easy to see why the locals work hard to maintain the tranquility and charm of this small North Shore town. (more…) Read More →

Portland, Maine

The prohibition movement planted roots here in 1815 but since then, Portland, Maine has steadily established itself as the state’s (and some might argue, the region’s) social trend-setter. Here are a few of the newer and more notable spots to check off your hit list for a weekend getaway to Maine’s cultural capital. (more…) Read More →

Last Days of Plum Island?

The romance and tranquility of Plum Island has lured homeowners to its long stretch of open shores for decades. But could the natural forces that spawned an entire community now threaten its very existence? (more…) Read More →

Methuen

If you’re headed north for some tax-free shopping, don’t skip this sleeper town. (more…) Read More →

Danvers

Danvers native Lisa Roberts is a busy mother of two. Ask her about her hometown, however, and she immediately becomes a Girl Scout. “Our troop would go to Endicott Park for picnics or to use the fitness trail,” she remembers joyfully. (more…) Read More →

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