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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Boston Baked Beans
Here are some wonderful recipes for a New England favorite, Boston Baked Beans, plus sources for ordering Boston Baked Beans online.
When is Thanksgiving?
When is Thanksgiving? Plan Ahead with this guide to Thanksgiving dates for 2008 through 2014. Thanksgiving in the U.S. is always the fourth Thursday in November.
Tanglewood 2008 Guide
Tanglewood 2008 guide. Tanglewood, there's no better place in all of New England to spread out a picnic blanket, feast on gourmet goodies, and listen to live music as the sun sets and the stars unveil themselves. Here's your complete guide to Tanglewood 2008 including schedule and ticket information.
Boston Harborfest 4th of July
Boston Harborfest 4th of July celebration. Celebrate America's Independence Day in one of its most patriotic cities, Boston.
Clam Chowder Recipes
Clam chowder recipes from New England. Find a recipe for a new chowder favorite.
Tanglewood Concert Schedule - Tanglewood Music Festival 2008 Season Schedule - Boston Symphony Orchestra Summer Home Massachusetts Berkshires
Tanglewood Music Festival concert schedule 2008. Here is a complete schedule of concert performances at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, for the summer of 2008.
Strawberry Fields
June is strawberry season in New England, and hand-picked strawberries are a tasty souvenir of your New England visit. Here's your guide to pick-your-own strawberry farms in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Must-See Sights in Boston
What are the must-see sights in Boston? For first-time visitors or others who have only spent a short stay in Boston, here is New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius's picks for the 10 must-see attractions in Boston, Massachusetts.
Coloring Pages - Free Fall Leaf Pages for Kids to Color - School Projects - Car Trip Activity
Print these coloring pages before you hit the road on a New England fall foliage car trip for the kids to color and cut out. These free, printable autumn leaf images can also be used for school projects.
Nude in New England
Whether you're a seasoned nudist or a first-timer who wants to try vacationing naked, here's your guide to 10 places to take it all off and go nude in New England. Start here for information on nudist resorts and campgrounds in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Foxwoods: A Complete Guide
Foxwoods, a Complete Guide to Foxwoods, the World's Largest Casino. Foxwoods Resort Casino celebrates its 16th year in 2008. Here's your complete guide to the Mashantucket Pequot tribe's Foxwoods, the world's largest casino, including directions, bust tours, on- and off-site lodging, gaming, nearby attractions, dining, entertainment and more.
Cliff House Chowder Recipe
Cliff House Clam Chowder Recipe: This authentic New England clam chowder recipe has been on the menu at The Cliff House in Ogunquit, Maine, since 1872.
Visit Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is the second most visited tourist attraction in New England. Here is your guide to visiting Yankee Candle.
How to Get Tanglewood Tickets
Tanglewood tickets. Tanglewood tickets go on sale Sunday, February 17, 2008. Tickets for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, can be ordered online or by phone.
New England Foliage Central - Autumn in New England - Complete Guide to Fall for Travelers and Others Who Love the Season
New England Foliage Central: Here's your New England fall foliage hub on the Internet, guiding you to the best the region has to offer this colorful autumn season. You'll find colorful fall features, games and projects for families, a New England fall foliage travel planner, leaf peeping web cams, day trip ideas, driving tours, foliage reports and hotlines and more.
New England Summer Festivals A to Z - Your Guide to the Hottest Summer 2008 Events in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont
New England is bursting with festivals this summer! Here's your A-Z Guide to 2008 summer events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Lodgings Near Foxwoods
Foxwoods Hotel Guide: Find a hotel near Foxwoods Casino. Here are some lodging options if you want to stay near Foxwoods Resort Casino in a hotel, inn, B&B or motel.
Hampton Beach Vacation Guide
Hampton Beach vacation guide. Choose Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, for a classic family beach vacation. Plan your Hampton Beach summer vacation with this guide to lodging, attractions, entertainment, camping, vacation rentals, dining, shopping and more.
Mohegan Sun Nearby Lodging
Hotels and Inns Near Mohegan Sun Casino. Here are some lodging options if you want to stay near Mohegan Sun Casino.
Pack the Perfect Picnic for your Evening at Tanglewood the Summer Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Lenox Massachusetts
Picnic at Tanglewood. Here are suggestions for packing the perfect gourmet picnic for your evening of music at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Getting to Foxwoods Casino
How to get to Foxwoods Resort Casino by car, train, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
Grilled Lobster Recipe
Grilled lobster is a treat! If you are searching for a grilled lobster recipe, here are the basics of how to grill lobsters.
Outlet Shopping Guide
Complete guide to outlet shopping in Kittery, Maine, North Conway, New Hampshire, Manchester, Vermont, and all of the New England states. Find the best bargains and deals at outlets in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Six Flags Coupons Discounts
Six Flags New England coupon and discount offers to help travelers save money on admission to New England's premier amusement park, Six Flags New England in Massachusetts.
Budweiser Clydesdales in NH
The Budweiser Clydesdales are the beverage industry's most recognizable mascots, and you can meet these famous horses by visiting the Clydesdale Hamlet at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Merrimack, New Hampshire. There are always eight to 10 Clydesdales at the stables, which are open to the public free of charge year-round.
Tanglewood Directions - Directions to Tanglewood - Berkshires Summer Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra - Lenox Massachusetts
Tanglewood Directions: Here are directions to Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.
Samuel Adams Brewery - Boston Massachusetts - See Sam Brew - Visit the Home of Samuel Adams Beer
Tour the Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston for a look at the history of beer in Boston, the beer making process, and Sam Adams' unique microbrews. You'll also get to sample several of the brewery's beers during a tasting after your tour.
Chinese Bus
Chinese Bus is a cheap transportation option between Boston and New York. If you are looking for a budget travel option between Boston and NYC, here is a quick tip on several Chinese bus companies that offer cheap transportation between the two Northeast cities.
Mohegan Sun Casino Guide
Mohegan Sun Casino travel guide. Mohegan Sun Casino completed an amazing expansion project in 2002, making it an even bigger rival to nearby Foxwoods. Here's your complete travel guide to the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Freedom Trail
A walk along The Freedom Trail is one of the best ways to get acquainted with Boston and to see the city's historic landmarks. Here's a guide to The Freedom Trail for Boston Visitors, plus a virtual photo tour of the stops along the route.
Six Flags New England
Six Flags New England travel guide. Here's your guide to Six Flags New England, the region's largest theme park. Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. added the former Riverside Amusement Park in Agawam, Massachusetts, to its flock of 28 amusement parks in 2000.
Best Driving Directions Online
Driving Directions: Many people go online to get free driving directions. But which online driving directions tools are the best and most accurate? Travel writer Kim Knox Beckius, who has field tested many free driving directions services while writing 'Backroads of New England' and other travel books and stories, reviews Mapquest, Yahoo! Maps, Google Maps and other online driving directions Web sites.
Kim's New England Deal Sheet - New England Travel and Shopping Discounts, Deals, Packages, Bargains, Free Stuff, Special Offers
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius.
Fall Foliage Travel Planner
It's the trip you've dreamed of for months or maybe even years--New England in the glorious, golden autumn. You're in for a spectacular show! Fall is New England's very busiest tourism season, so planning ahead can be your ticket to ensuring a picture-perfect, memorable stay.
On-Site Hotels at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Hotels: Here are your lodging options if you want to stay right at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The casino has three hotels, Grand Pequot Tower, Great Cedar Hotel and Two Trees Inn.
Boston Travel Guide - Plan Your Trip to Boston and Cambridge - From About.com's New England for Visitors
Boston is not just the capital of Massachusetts, it's New England's capital city. Here's a complete Boston and Cambridge Travel Guide to help you plan your trip.
Peak Fall Foliage
Peak Fall Foliage: Advice on how to see peak fall foliage in New England. Mother Nature has a mind of her own, and predicting when fall foliage will peak in New England is a crapshoot at best. Still, New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius has a few tips to help you stack the odds of seeing peak foliage in your favor.
Dramatic Plunge
Bash Bish Falls, located in southwestern Massachusetts inside Bash Bish Falls State Park, is two waterfalls for the price of one, and the price is free! Visit Massachusetts' highest waterfalls... a photogenic destination for a hike. You'll also find hiking trails and primitive camping in the surrounding Mount Washington State Forest.
Old Orchard Beach Guide
Old Orchard Beach Maine travel guide. At Old Orchard Beach, Maine, the sand and fun go on and on. Plan your Old Orchard Beach summer vacation with this guide to lodging, attractions, entertainment, camping, vacation rentals, dining, shopping and more.
Vacation Rental Guide
Complete guide to renting a vacation home in New England including cottages, cabins, condos, ski chalets, houses, summer homes, apartments, and other rentals in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
New England Free Things To Do
A guide to free things to do in the New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Plan a budget vacation or affordable day trip with New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius's picks for New England's 10 best free attractions.
Leaf Identification Guide - Identify Leaves You Find on Your Fall Foliage Visit to New England
Leaf Identification Guide: This leaf identification guide is designed to help you identify some of the leaves you'll see on your visit to New England during fall foliage season. The kids can color the pictures and even play a game of Leaf Bingo by trying to find one of each.
What's New for Summer '08
New in New England for Summer 2008. There's so much new to see and do in New England during the summer of 2008. Whether you're more comfortable in a casino or in the kitchen, an admirer of art or military aircraft, fascinated by wrecked ships or inclined to board one that still floats, parents of thrill-seeking teens or empty nesters eager to treat yourselves to a luxurious escape, this is the year you need to visit New England.
A Vacation With and From th...
Centrally located on Cape Cod in South Yarmouth, the Red Jacket Beach Resort specializes in family vacations, and though accommodations, which range from balconied hotel rooms to private rental cottages, are a bit more expensive than you’ll find at some of the smaller family motels on Cape Cod, the included amenities are worth every penny.
Amtrak's Downeaster
Amtrak's Downeaster service makes it possible to take the train from Boston to Maine. Here's all the information you need to plan your rail trip including stops along the Maine coastal route, schedule and ticket reservation information, train amenities, and more.
Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce 2008. Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, is America's oldest amusement park and Connecticut's largest water park. New for 2008, you'll find ride upgrades, new shows, designated smoking areas and more.
Roger Williams Park Zoo Tour
Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, is one of New England's finest zoos. The zoo is open daily year-round, so when winter chills New England, don't hibernate. Head to the zoo. This virtual photo tour provides a sneak preview of what you'll see on a winter visit to Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Buy Live Maine Lobster Cheap
Buy Live Maine Lobster: The best place to buy live maine lobster to take home from your visit to Maine is the Pine Point Fisherman's Co-op in Scarborough, Maine. Looking for cheap lobster? The Lobster Co-op also sells live Maine lobster online at very competitive prices.
New England Travel Deals
New England travel discounts, offers, bargains, deals, packages, free stuff, insider tips, and secrets, from New England Guide Kim Knox Beckius.
WaterFire Providence 2008
WaterFire Providence 2008 schedule. WaterFire is Providence, Rhode Island's signature event.
Strawberry Fields
June is strawberry season in New England, and hand-picked strawberries are a tasty souvenir of your New England visit. Here's part 2 of your guide to pick-your-own farms in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Outline Maps of the New England States - Coloring Pages - School Projects - Car Trip Activity
Print these coloring pages before you hit the road on a New England car trip for the kids to color and cut out. These free outline maps of the New England states and region can also be used for school projects.
Picnicking at Tanglewood - Tanglewood Photo Album
Picnicking on the lawn is half the fun of attending a concert at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts.
When is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day date planner. When is Memorial Day? Here is your guide to upcoming Memorial Day dates for 2009 to 2013 to assist your travel planning.
Kim's Country Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder Recipe: This recipe for Kim's Country Clam Chowder, a thick, hearty New England clam chowder, comes from the kitchen of New England travel writer Kim Knox Beckius.
New England Beer Festivals
New England Beer Festival Guide. New England was at the forefront of the microbrew revolution, and now that specialty beers are making a comeback, there's no better place than the Northeast to celebrate craft brewing's resurgence this summer and fall. Find the right craft brew for you at one of these beer festivals.
New England Summer Festivals A to Z Part 2- Your Guide to the Hottest Summer 2008 Events in Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and Vermont
New England is bursting with festivals this summer! Here is part two of your A-Z Guide to 2008 summer events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
New Hampshire Flea Markets
Find flea markets in New Hampshire that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Fall Foliage Driving Tours
New England's country roads beckon throughout the year, but there's no more magnificent time for a driving tour of New England than autumn. Here are some fall foliage driving tours and suggested scenic routes for exploring New England.
Six Flags Hotels
Hotels Near Six Flags New England: Heading to Six Flags New England? Here are hotels located close to the amusement park.
Grilling Lobsters
Grilled lobster is delicious, and it's easier to cook lobster on the grill than you might think. Learn how to grill lobster with this visual, step-by-step guide to grilling lobsters.
Most Unique Tours of Boston
Boston Tours: Looking for a unique way to see Boston? Whether you're planning your first trip to Boston or you want to see the city in a whole new way, here are my picks for the most unique tours of Boston.
Cape Cod Travel Guide - Plan Your Trip to the Cape, Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard - Lodging, Sightseeing, Maps, Web Cams, Dining, Shopping, More
If you're planning a trip to Cape Cod, Nantucket and/or Martha's Vineyard, this guide is your starting place for finding and reserving lodging, designing an itinerary and getting to know this area's vacation possibilities.
Tomb Boston
Tomb Boston: Test your wits at this interactive, Egyptian-themed adventure attraction in the Fenway area of Boston, the first urban theme park-like attraction developed by 5W!TS. Tomb challenges visitors with its elaborate puzzles, and working together as a group is a key to avoiding death. School groups and corporate outings are welcome, as are travelers seeking a new way to entertain older kids and teenagers in Boston.
Catskill Game Farm Photo Tour
Catskill Game Farm: A Virtual Photo Tour of the Catskill Game Farm in Catskill, NY, plus information on visiting this Catskills region attraction that has been a family tradition since 1933.
Foxwoods Entertainment Guide
Foxwoods Entertainment: Foxwoods Resort Casino offers headline acts, night club entertainers and a variety of other shows and entertainment that will round out your casino experience. Here's your guide to Foxwoods' entertainment venues and getting tickets for shows.
New England Fall Foliage Tours
New England fall foliage tours - Leave the planning to someone else, and relax and enjoy a guided biking, hiking, walking, bus, train, cruise or aerial New England fall foliage tour this fall.
Ocean Edge Resort Cape Cod
Ocean Edge Resort Cape Cod: Review. Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster on Cape Cod is a luxury beach resort. With a private beach, four outdoor pools, two indoor pools, luxury rental villas, golf, tennis, hot tubs, spa services, and a summer children's program, it is the ultimate family escape on The Cape.
Getting To Mohegan Sun Casino
How to get to Mohegan Sun Casino by car, ferry, bus or motorcoach.
Free New England Map
Free New England map available. Would a free New England road map help you to plan your travels? Here's a quick tip on how to request an excellent free New England map from the New England Inns & Resorts Association.
Howe Caverns Photo Tour
Howe Caverns NY: A photo tour of Howe Caverns in Howes Cave, NY. See pictures of Howe Caverns in central New York State and learn how to plan your own visit to tour this unique underground attraction, which was first discovered in 1842.
Driving Directions to Foxwoods
Foxwoods Directions: Driving directions to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, from New York, Boston, Providence and Hartford.
New England Family Vacation
New England family vacation ideas. Plan your New England family vacation with these travel ideas and tips for traveling with kids from New England travel expert Kim Knox Beckius
Fall Foliage Bus Tours
Fall Foliage Bus Tours. Let someone else do the driving while you take in New England's fabulous fall scenery on an escorted bus/motorcoach tour.
Running of the Brides
Filene's Basement Running of the Brides. Designer wedding gowns cheap. Since 1947, those four words have drawn hundreds of women to Filene's Basement in Boston for the wedding dress sale to beat all sales. Here are 10 tips for finding a bargain bridal gown at a Filene's Basement wedding dress sale, also known as the 'Running of the Brides,' along with dates for the next wedding dress sale in Boston and at other Filene's Basement stores.
Seal Tour
Cape Cod seal tours are one of the best family adventures on Cape Cod. Kids of all ages will enjoy a boat ride to Monomoy Island to see the Cape's colony of 1,200 gray seals. Chatham Water Tours offers four seal tours daily. Here is what you need to know to book a seal tour during your visit to Cape Cod, along with a virtual photo tour to give you a sneak peek at what it's like to see the seals.
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Rock is the most visited rock in New England. Here's your guide to seeing Plymouth Rock, the Plymouth, Massachusetts, landmark where legend has it the Pilgrims landed. Pilgrim Memorial State Park, home of Plymouth Rock, is visited by nearly a million people each year.
Six Flags New England - What's New for 2008 at Six Flags New England - Dark Knight Coaster and More
What's new in 2008 at Six Flags New England? The Batman-themed Dark Knight Coaster, and more.
Six Flags Directions
Six Flags New England Directions: Heading to Six Flags New England for a day of amusement? Here are the driving directions you'll need to find the park.
Doris Duke Clothing Exhibit
A special exhibit of Doris Duke's clothing is on view at Rough Point, Doris Duke's mansion home in Newport, Rhode Island, through November 5, 2005. Don't miss this unique opportunity to peek inside the closet of heiress Doris Duke.
How To Boil Lobsters
A simple how to on boiling live new england lobsters.
Caves and Waves
New Hampshire is home to cool caves and 700,000 gallons of waves. Visit Water Country, Polar Caves, Lost River Gorge and other cool New Hampshire attractions when New England gets hot in the summertime.
Massachusetts Flea Markets
Find flea markets in Massachusetts that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Boston North Shore Activities
The Boston North Shore is a New England coastal region that holds many surprises for visitors. Plan your North Shore vacation with this guide to the 10 most memorable things to do on the Massachusetts North Shore, starting with a sail around Gloucester Harbor aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon.
Newport Travel Guide - Plan Your Trip to Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island is one of New England's must-see places. Here's a complete Newport Travel Guide to help you plan your trip.
Hampton Beach NH - Pictures - Catch a Wave
The waves at Hampton Beach are tame enough not to intimidate young children, yet vigorous enough to be appreciated by teens and adults. Here's a photo of children playing in the waves at Hampton Beach, NH.
New Hampshire Waterfall Tour
New Hamphire waterfalls. Take a tour of 12 New Hampshire waterfalls with this guide to the scenic falls of the Mt. Washington Valley. Spring is the most spectacular season to view and photograph these accessible waterfalls, including the state's highest waterfall, Arethusa Falls, and the romantic Diana's Baths.
Waterfire Providence
WaterFire Providence is the Rhode Island capital city's signature event. Make plans now to visit Rhode Island to see WaterFire, a spectacular sculpture by Barnaby Evans. Here's your complete guide to WaterFire including the 2008 WaterFire schedule.
Top New England Events 2008
New England events and festivals. The American Bus Association includes 11 New England and New York State events on its 2008 Top 100 Events in North America list. Fill your travel calendar with these wonderful festivals and events in the Northeast.
Boston Discount Programs
These Boston discount programs for travelers will save you money on your Boston vacation. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway or a business trip, these discount offers can make Boston a more affordable place to visit.
Martha's Vineyard Guide
A Martha's Vineyard Guide including information on getting to the island by ferry, boat or plane; where to stay including bed & breakfast inns and vacation rentals; island dining; and what to do including shopping and historic sites.
Cheap B&Bs in New England
10 Cheap B&Bs. Looking for a cheap B&B or inn? If your vacation budget is tight, sleep on the cheap at one of these 10 New England B&Bs with rooms under $100.
Shrine an Asian-Themed Lounge Restaurant and Nightclub at MGM Grand at Foxwoods - Construction Photo
It may not look like much yet, but this space just off the casino floor will be Shrine, an Asian-themed lounge, restaurant and nightclub. Boston's Big Night Entertainment will run the venue, which will open to the outdoor pool in the evenings.
L.L. Bean Flagship Store
LL Bean Flagship Store in Freeport, Maine. The L.L. Bean retail store in Freeport, Maine, welcomes more than 3.5 million visitors each year. L.L. Bean's flagship store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days each year. Learn about visiting this legendary retailer, which celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2007.
Hampton Beach Photo Album - Welcome to Hampton Beach, New Hampshire - Family Summer Beach Vacations
Click through this photo album of Hampton Beach images for a preview of your summer getaway at the beach.
Kaaterskill Falls
Kaaterskill Falls: A hike to Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskill Mountains of New York State makes for a great day trip. Kaaterskill Falls, the tallest double-tiered waterfall in New York, has inspired artists such as Thomas Cole and Frederic Church, and you can behold its beauty at the end of a moderate, half-mile hike. Here is a guide to Kaaterskill Falls including photos and details on hiking to this scenic spot.
Strawberry Recipes
Strawberry recipes from New England. These strawberry recipes from New England restaurants and inns and from my New England Kitchen will help you make the best use of the fruits of your labors. You'll find breakfast recipes, strawberry desserts, strawberry salads, strawberry butter, strawberry pie and even strawberry champagne soup.
New England Wineries
Complete guide to sampling the wines of New England by touring vineyards and tasting wines made in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Tanglewood Tree Picture - Tanglewood Photo Album
Picnicking on the lawn is half the fun of attending a concert at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Shelburne Falls
The Bridge of Flowers draws 15,000 visitors to the village of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, each year, but the sleepy, riverside locale offers more attractions, shops, and Victorian architecture, making it a perfect New England day trip destination.
Old Orchard Beach Photo - The Pier at Sunset - Old Orchard Beach Maine Photo Album
The Pier has been a distinctive Old Orchard Beach landmark since 1898, even though storms and fires have necessitated that it be rebuilt several times. This photo shows The Pier at sunset.
The Games at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Games and Gambling Guide: Here are some links to Foxwoods specific gaming information, online sites to help you learn the games and plan your strategy, and information on becoming a member of Foxwoods' Wampum Club so that you'll be able to take advantage of coupons and promotions.
How To Eat a Lobster
How to eat a lobster. Step by step photos show how to eat a lobster. Lobster is New England's signature delicacy, but eating a whole lobster can be a bit intimidating for first-timers. From New England travel writer and lobster lover Kim Knox Beckius, here is a step-by-step, visual guide to how to eat a lobster. Learn how to eat a lobster like a New Englander.
Mystic Seaport Photo Tour
Mystic Seaport Mystic Connecticut: A virtual photo tour of Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut, along with information on visiting this 19th-century living history museum that preserves and celebrates America's seafaring heritage.
Gillette Stadium Hotels
Gillette Stadium hotel guide. Where to stay when visiting Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, for a New England Patriots or New England Revolution game, a concert or other event.
Picture of MGM Grand at Foxwoods Casino Hotel in Connecticut Opening May 2008
Now that I've seen it taking shape, I can't wait for the MGM Grand at Foxwoods to open in May 2008. Much more than a casino, Foxwoods' new venture will provide an exciting and diverse entertainment, lodging and dining option in southeastern Connecticut.
Apple Cider Drink Recipes
Apple Cider Drink Recipes: There is no taste that is more evocative of autumn in New England than a hot or cold apple cider beverage. Here are more than a dozen alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider drink recipes for you to try.
Kancamagus Highway
Kancamagus Highway scenic drive. New Hampshire's National Scenic Byway with the tongue-twister name--the Kancamagus Highway--is New England's most superb scenic drive and a beloved fall foliage route. Plan your trip along the Kancamagus Highway with this driving tour, excerpted from 'Backroads of New England,' a coffee table and guide book by Kim Knox Beckius with photography by William H. Johnson.
New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is one of Boston's perpetually popular family attractions. Here's your guide to visiting the Aquarium, or, if you can't get there, come along on a virtual photo tour.
Attractions Near Foxwoods
Attractions Near Foxwoods/Things To Do Near Foxwoods: If you're heading for Foxwoods, why not stay for a day or two and explore some of the other attractions along the Connecticut and Rhode Island shoreline.
Old Man of the Mountain - New England Mourns Collapse of New Hampshire Symbol - Old Man of the Mountain Pictures
The Old Man of the Mountain, the natural wonder and New Hampshire State Symbol located in Franconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains, collapsed in May 2003. Here is a look at the demise of the Old Man of the Mountain and New Hampshire's plans for remembering him.
Summer Unlimited
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, is more than just a ski area. In the summer, this vacation resort is transformed into a family fun zone. Summer Unlimited packages include activities for the whole family.
Patriots Training Camp
New England Patriots Training Camp. The New England Patriots' training camp 2007 opens July 27, and you can get in on the experience at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
LimoLiner Bus Service
LimoLiner offers elite, affordable luxury bus transportation between New York City and Boston. Here is what you need to know about reserving bus tickets, LimoLiner's schedule, fares, amenities and services, and more.
Catskill Game Farm Virtual Photo Tour - Welcome to the Catskill Game Farm
Our Catskill Game Farm virtual photo tour begins at the entrance to this Catskill, New York, attraction that has been a family tradition since 1933.
Picture of Bash Bish Falls - Massachusetts Highest Waterfall - Woodland Cascade
When you come upon Bash Bish Falls for the first time, you'll feel as though you've discovered a secret, woodland cascade. In truth, though, these impressive twin waterfalls, the highest falls in Massachusetts, are a quite popular Berkshires attraction.
Point Sebago Resort
Who says kids should be the only ones who get to go away to summer camp? Point Sebago Resort in Casco, Maine, on Sebago Lake, is a 775-acre family playgrounds with organized activities for tots, teens, and adults including golf, tennis, crafts, games, boating, dances, more.
Connecticut Flea Markets
Find flea markets in Connecticut that operate on a regular schedule. This guide includes indoor and outdoor flea and antique markets.
Moose Alley
Moose Alley, the stretch of Route 3 that runs from Pittsburg, New Hampshire, to the Canadian border, is one of the best places to see moose in New England. It's also a scenic drive through New Hampshire's wild and pristine Great North Woods--moose or no moose.
A Peaceful Retreat - Tanglewood Photo Album - Grounds and Gardens
The Tanglewood experience is so much more than just hearing beautiful classical music. Allow plenty of time to stroll the lovely and peaceful grounds.
New England Baseball Guide
Here's a guide to New England's major and minor league baseball teams that will help you to plan a special outing for your father or any special man or baseball fan in your life.
Yankee Candle Christmas Shop
It's always Christmas at the Yankee Candle Co. in South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
Free Hotel Coupons
Hotel coupons for New England travelers. Roomsaver.com has thousands of free, printable hotel and motel discount coupons available for properties throughout the U.S., including hotels in all six New England states.
Fenway Photo Gallery
Fenway Park has been the home of the Boston Red Sox since 1912. Visit this historic ballpark, scheduled to be replaced by a new stadium, on a virtual photo tour. Pedro Martinez is pitching, so put on your Red Sox cap and click along.
Green Animals
Green Animals in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is unique among the Newport Mansions, noted for its topiary garden filled with whimsical animals shaped from privet and yew trees. Come along on a virtual photo tour and learn how you can visit this historic estate and its magical gardens.
Take the Ferry to Newport
Newport ferry from Providence. Avoid traffic and driving hassles by taking the RIPTA ferry from Providence to Newport, Rhode Island. Here's complete information on ferry reservations, tickets, schedules, more.
Quincy Market - Faneuil Hall Marketplace - Freedom Trail Virtual Tour - Boston
Boston's Quincy Market, also known as Faneuil Hall Marketplace, is a great place to stop for food during your walk of the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail.
Old Sturbridge Village Lodging
Old Sturbridge Village hotel guide. Where to stay when visiting Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Baked Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect comfort food, and what makes this recipe extra delicious is Vermont sharp cheddar cheese. This New England recipe for Macaroni and Cheese is rich and hearty enough to make it a one-dish supper.
Gold Rush
Coos Canyon, a bedrock gorge carved by the Swift River in Byron, Maine, is a prime place to pan for gold. Coos Canyon is also a scenic stop on the drive to Rangeley along Route 17. Here's what you need to know to plan your Coos Canyon gold panning expedition.
Blueberry Recipes
Blueberry recipes from New England restaurants and inns. In this collection of blueberry recipes, you'll find breakfast recipes, desserts, muffins, cobbler, crepes, pies, blueberry buckle and more.
Freeport Studio
Freeport Studio: New catalog from Maine's L.L. Bean features classic, comfortable women's fashions.
Walden Pond
Walden Pond, made famous by 19th-century writer Henry David Thoreau, is a scenic and historic site in Concord, Massachusetts, that is worth a visit, particularly in the summer when the beach is open and during the fall foliage season. Here's your guide to visiting Walden Pond State Reservation, along with a photo album of autumn pictures from Walden Pond.
On-Site Dining at Foxwoods
Foxwoods Dining: Here are some casual to elegant dining options at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Preview the menus of many of the restaurants at Foxwoods.
Getting to Block Island
Getting to Block Island. A guide to Block Island ferries and flights. How to get to Rhode Island's Block Island. Picturesque and secluded Block Island is situated 12 miles off the coast of Rhode Island. Getting to Block Island requires either a ferry boat ride or flight from the mainland. Here is your guide to ferry services and airlines that serve Block Island.
New England Camping Reviews
Reviews of private and public campgrounds and RV parks in New England submitted by About.com users.
Mohegan Sun Restaurants
Mohegan Sun restaurants. Here are some casual to elegant dining options at Mohegan Sun Casino, where you'll find celebrity restaurants such as Michael Jordan's Steakhouse and Todd English's Tuscany, two buffets, and many other fine restaurants.
Photo of Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood
Each summer at Tanglewood features a variety of jazz, popular and classical music performances. In this photo, Sir Roger Norrington conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Into the Belly of the Beast
Vermont Teddy Bear factory tours give kids and adults a behind-the-scenes look at how bears are born. Here's your guide to visiting Vermont Teddy Bear in Shelburne, Vermont, just south of Burlington, or come along on a virtual photo tour of the bear factory.
Fall Weekend Events
New England Fall Events 2008. A guide to fall events in New England for those who wish to plan a day or weekend visit to the region during the fall foliage season.
Block Island Moped Rentals - Island Moped Photo
It's very difficult to bring a car to Block Island, so many visitors rent mopeds or bicycles for their stay. Island Moped on Chapel Street is one of several rental companies located near the Block Island ferry dock.
MGM Grand at Foxwoods Outdoor Pool Photo
The fan-shaped outdoor pool, which I photographed from the window of the model hotel room, will add to the Vegas-like appeal of the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. MGM Grand is the first Connecticut casino that embraces the outdoors.
Boston Common - Freedom Trail Virtual Photo Tour - Picture of America's Oldest Public Park
Boston Common is America's oldest public park and a 50-acre oasis in the midst of the city. It's also the best starting point for a walk of The Freedom Trail.
Grand Again
The Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa, an 1874 grand hotel that had been moth-balled since the early 1980s, reopened on May 16, 2003 following a $25 million restoration of the historic property, located near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on the island of New Castle. The Wentworth by the Sea is a delightful choice for fine accommodations, delicious dining and pampering.
New England Vacation Planner
New England Vacation Planner from About.com. A comprehensive New England vacation planning guide including New England lodgings, destinations, fall foliage, transportation, maps, deals, packages, tours, events, photo galleries and more.
MGM Grand at Foxwoods Model Hotel Room Photo
The furniture is just being installed in the 825 guest rooms and suites at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods. Of the 825 rooms, 688 will resemble this model of the Deluxe Guest Room, which will have the option of a king, two queen or two double beds.
When is Labor Day?
Labor Day date planner. When is Labor Day? Here is your guide to upcoming Labor Day dates for 2008 to 2012 to assist your travel planning.
A Spa by the Sea
Head to The Cliff House Resort & Spa in Ogunquit, Maine, for a room and a massage with a view. New England's only ocean-view spa has the perfect setting for pampering.
Plan Your New England Fall Foliage Trip
Plan a New England Fall Foliage Trip with this Free Email Course from About New England
MGM Grand at Foxwoods Hotel Amenities - Free WiFi Flat Screen TV Mini Bar
Amenities standard in the Deluxe Guest Rooms at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods include free high-speed WiFi Internet access, a 32-inch flat screen TV, mini bar, in-room safe, Apple iHome clock radio and a coffee maker.

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