Those who have been there know: the Acadia region of Maine is unlike anywhere else in New England -- or anywhere else in the country,…

Bar Harbor is located in northern Maine, on the east side of Mount Desert Island and is surrounded by Acadia National Park on all sides.…

You can hardly call Block Island "undiscovered" -- thousands of tourists disembark there every year to explore the tiny island off the Rhode Island coast…

Boothbay Harbor, Maine is just one more coastal town we adore for family vacations in Maine (otherwise known as Vacationland), with roadside seafood shacks serving…

As far as cities go, few are more kid-friendly and manageable than Boston. Parents can take comfort in knowing the many activities geared at kids…

Many towns in New England are built around their ski area the way a college town like Champagne, Ill., is built around the University of…

Camden, Maine is quintessential New England, with waterfront shopping and dining, historic homes (and an interesting library), harbor cruises and its very own lighthouse. The…

Having lived in Boston for much of my adult life, I spent my summers on Nantucket, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, never once considering to…

Shaped like a bent arm with a big bicep, the peninsula that is Cape Cod offers so much more than a great beach vacation. Sure…

Lately it seems Chatham has received a lot of vacation press as the home of great white sharks found swimming off the beaches in pursuit…

Growing up on the southern coast of Maine, I'll admit I harbor a little prejudice; but from my point of view, it's one of the…

Eastham's location on the lower Cape and in the Cape Cod National Seashore is a popular spot for families who want to visit Coast Guard…

Located on the upper Cape, Falmouth is secluded from the rest of the Cape, divided by an old military base that is now miles of…

If you like L.L.Bean, you’ll love Freeport, Maine -- that’s where the company is headquartered! And the expansive flagship store (it’s so big, you could…

Hyannis is the largest city on Cape Cod, and the central hub for locals, and as such, its restaurants and hotels are open year-round, unlike…

Everyone recognizes the name Kennebunkport as the upscale community where former president George W. Bush spent his summers -- but Kennebunkport has a lot to…

Other families will try to dissuade you from venturing to Killington. They'll talk about the four-mile access road to the mountain, a rare strip of…

It's not officially a Great Lake, but you'll be hard-pressed to believe that standing on the shores of New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesauke, a 70-square-mile expanse…

As you make your way further north, there are several towns along Maine's mid-coast that are amenable to a family vacation, many of which you'll…

While Martha's Vineyard may seem like a small island off of the southeastern tip of Cape Cod, don't let its dot on the map fool…

Considered the home of Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island is the largest island in Maine. Its situated in the town of Bar Harbor and…

Location, location, location. That's what sets Mount Sunapee apart from similar ski areas in the East. A scant one-and-a-half hours away from Boston, it's within…

The seaside village of Mystic, Connecticut, may be the Holy Grail of historic vacation destinations -- perfectly catering to families without sacrificing any of its…

Named by the native Wampanoag Indians, members of the Algonquin family, named this island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts "Natockete" --…

With its lengthy history as host of the America's Cup sailing race, most people associate Newport with the water. The ocean beckons for families who…

North Conway, New Hampshire has been a resort location since the 1870s, attracting railroad passengers up out of the cities for cooler mountain weather; starting…

Best known as the home to Okemo Ski Area, Ludlow sits at the base of the Green Mountains in the south-central part of Vermont. A…

Orleans is one of the larger towns on the Cape and many of its offerings are offered year-round. Located at the elbow of Cape Cod,…

Just north of Maine's southern beaches are Portland and the Casco Bay region. A lot of out-of-staters think Portland is the capital of Maine, which…

With the nickname, “Creative Capital of the World,” Providence, Rhode Island, really prides itself on culture, art, history and food. But with this modern, artistic…

The very tip of Cape Cod, P-town, as locals refer to it, is an eclectic town where families may stumble across drag queens on parade…

Has your family seen “Andre”? The movie, released in 1994, is an adaptation of the book, “A Seal Called Andre,” which tells the remarkable true…

The reason so many know the name Salem is the infamous Witch Trials, which took place 400 years ago in the sleepy New England seaside…

When crossing the Sagamore Bridge onto Cape Cod, Sandwich is the very first exit, making it an easy destination for families who want to visit…

Not only is Six Flags New England the oldest among the Six Flags franchise, but it is also the second oldest amusement park in the…

Southern Maine's beaches rock. The coastal towns of Kittery, The Yorks, Wells, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, and Old Orchard Beach are all good choices for families. For…

Most people think Stowe is simply a ski area in northern Vermont. And yes, Stowe is one of New England's finest places to ski, with…

Stratton, the highest mountain peak in southern Vermont, has come a long way over the years, surpassing each with new state-of-the-art snowmaking capabilities and lifts,…

The drive north on Vermont's Route 100 to the base of Sugarbush is one of the most exquisite stretches of road in New England --…

Sugarloaf is big -- very big. Okay, it's downright huge. That's likely to be your first impression driving up through the awesome scenery of the…

In a word, Sunday River is about one thing: Snow. It's got it -- and often more of it, and sooner, than any other mountain…

If mountains were children, the Berkshires would be just the right size -- big enough to be exciting, but not enough to get into any…

Located on the upper Cape, Wellfleet's long stretch of beach are in the heart of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Its towering dunes are renowned…

Wells, Maine doesn’t feel like a family vacation destination in the way other coastal Maine do. Its stores and restaurants aren’t clustered in a downtown…

In a region better known for its rolling hills and rocky coastline, the White Mountains thrust violently into the New England landscape. Young in geological…

No, this isn’t that Woodstock. If you’re looking for the town that hosted the famous music festival, it’s actually in the Town of Bethel, New…

If you’ve ever been to Northern Maine, you’ll find that Southern Maine is quite different. It feels like an extension of Massachusetts -- and it…