18 Things to Do in Ipswich and Essex

These two historical New England towns have a lot to their names—clams, for one, and some of the best spots in the whole state to go antiquing or to ...

Lauri Kaihlanen Art Gallery in Rockport Sells Whimsical Art for All Ages

The Lauri Kaihlanen Art Gallery in Rockport is like a record store that sells paintings instead of music. And it’s sort of like a sailor’s lair. ...

Top Massachusetts Hotels and Resorts for a Summer Staycation

Pack your bags for one last summer vacation this year—and don’t worry about getting on a plane. Here are a few of our favorite Massachusetts hote...

Notable Movies Filmed on the North Shore

Over the years the North Shore of Boston has been the backdrop to many well-known and even some Oscar nominated films. The waterfront views and old h...

Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Near the far end of Gloucester’s boulevard, a stretch of waterfront road that wraps around the city’s western harbor, stands a bronze statue. A w...

How to Spend a Weekend in South County, Rhode Island

Sponsored Content The warmest swim I ever had in New England was well past Labor Day, on the last day of September in South County, Rhode Island....

Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming Runs Through August 8

For decades, every summer people have traveled from near and far to Newburyport, Massachusetts to enjoy the historic Yankee Homecoming festival. ...

Picasso Jasper: Comfy, Ethical Clothing for the “Mystically Minded”

Yoga wasn’t hugely popular in Massachusetts when Melisa Lent launched Picasso Jasper in 2014. A lot has changed since then, but not Picasso Jasper’s ...

Where to Rent Kayaks and Paddle Boards on the North Shore

August is quickly approaching, and there is no better way to escape the August heat than by getting out by the water. You and your family have so...

How to Use Sliding Barn Doors in Interior Design

Did your space get smaller once you started working from home? Do you love your family but dream of ways to see a little less of them? Are you lo...