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Lenox, Massachusetts

After a few days of pampering in the literary haven of Lenox, Massachusetts, you may not want to go home. By Jillian Ducharme What was once the home to famed authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Catharine Sedgwick, Lenox is now bursting with art, culture, and local flavor. This western Massachusetts enclave makes for the perfect mid-winter escape. (more…) Read More →

Ski and Ride Guide 2010

Ski and Ride Guide 2010 The 10 best places in New England to ski and snowboard this season. By Jack Morris. Photograph above by Greg Petrics. Jay Peak: trails: 76; lifts: 8; lift tickets: $67 If there’s one thing skiers and riders don’t have to worry about at Jay Peak, it’s snow. With over 350 inches of the white stuff each year, some of the... (more...)

Waitsfield, Vermont

As the hub of picturesque mad River Valley in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Waitsfield delivers charm, luxury, and relaxation all in one. (more…) Read More →

North Conway, NH

Autumn in New Hampshire flourishes in North Conway Village. Perched in the White Mountains, leaf peepers trek up here to take in the sights but also to enjoy some of that classic New England Yankee spice. (more…) Read More →

Bar Harbor, Maine

The great outdoors (and indoors) of Bar Harbor, Maine. By Sarah A. Ditkoff Known in the late 19th century as the summer escape for many of America’s wealthiest elite (as well as the birthplace of Nelson Rockefeller), Bar Harbor, Maine is still polka-dotted with luxe hotels and mansions. But it’s the salty-dog attitude of local New Englanders who... (more...)

Northampton Getaway

Nestled in the Berkshire foothills, Northampton—endearingly called Noho, in reference to its booming artist community—is thick with culinary, cultural, and outdoor adventures. Here are a few highlights for a summer weekend visit. Eat From June 1 to 7, the 4th annual Northampton Restaurant Week (northamptonrestaurantweek.com) showcases specials... (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 →

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