Visiting the lavish Newport Mansions (or "summer cottages") in Newport, Rhode Island offers an opulent peek into the "Gilded Age" of American history.

Craving clam chowder but short on time? Since 1920, Snow's Clam Chowder has been a favorite New England quick chowder tradition.

Vacationland author and Weekends with Yankee guest weighs in on growing up, uncomfortable Maine beaches, and the indignities of middle age. 

Discovered off the coast of Wellfleet, MA, the Whydah Gally is the world's only authenticated pirate ship. Learn more about its fascinating history.

From brown-butter lobster rolls to potato donuts, these Portland, Maine, restaurants and eateries are some of our favorite spots in town.

Typically it's meat you'll be braising, but we stretched the parameters here for a lovely combination of two favorite bulb vegetables. When cooked slowly in a bit of wine and chicken stock, they take on silken textures and rich flavors.