Whether or not you are a fan of British melodramas in draft castles, you surely agree that a fireplace in the bedroom has to be near the top of luxurious and romantic enhancements of life. Many hotels, inns, and lodgings in New England – from fancy downtown hotels to mountainside cabins – have fireplaces in guest rooms…
Not so long ago, people like you and me lived without electricity (lights, TV, computers, too). That made nighttime a different place than it is now. Old Sturbridge Village invites us to step into that world during its Evening of Illumination at Old Sturbridge Village on January 25. Tour the historic Village when it’s lit only by candles,…
In our home, at VisitNewEngland.com, winter weekends are a time of heavy cookery. We don’t rely for our raw materials only on grocery stores, because many, many New England towns run indoor winter season farmers markets. You won’t find beans picked from the plant that very morning from these local farmers and food makers. But…
Want a break from winter vistas? New England has a bunch of indoor gardens and play scapes for both kids and adults. Plan a visit: Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston, Massachusetts This year-round botanic garden has one of the finest collections of woody and herbaceous plants, both native and exotic, hardy and non-hardy. Bask…
It is December 26, Boxing Day (unless you live in the old British Empire, you don’t need to care about that). One holiday is behind us, but lots of us are still off work, and the festive spirit is strong. Below are some fun events coming up this weekend (including a recovery getaway on New…
Connecticut First Night Hartford 2018-19 Hartford, CT Hartford’s premiere New Year’s Eve party. A family-friendly, multicultural, artistically unique, alcohol free New Year’s experience with countless professional musicians, artists, performance groups and exhibits that inspire thousands of people of all ages to attend each year. Two spectacular fireworks shows in Bushnell Park at 6 p.m. and midnight….
Living in Rhode Island, surrounded by a wealth of Italian-American culture, we’ve heard plenty about the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes that Italian families enjoy on Christmas Eve. We’re not inside that culture, but we love to cook and eat. And we had so many questions: which seven fishes? Or is it one fish…
A winter visit to Portland, Maine? Brace for creative food, shopping, tours, cruises, nightlife Walk and Shop Historic Old Port The historic heart of Portland is the Old Port, a waterfront neighborhood only three by five blocks in size, centered at the intersection of Exchange and Fore streets. This is a delightful place to walk and look…
Are the kids in your world a little overwrought this month, thinking too much about that big guy in red? Reserve part of the coming weekend to calm them (and yourself) down with a not-Christmas diversion that is also healthy for their bodies and minds. Here are some excellent ideas, both indoors and outdoors: Mosaic…
The Trustees of Reservations presents a new holiday event — Winter Lights at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, MA, and The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, MA. Each weekend brings performances and activities for the whole family. FAQs for Naumkeag. FAQs for Stevens-Coolidge Place. Are you having doubts whether this is worth the trip? Check out these glorious photos…