Providence
Though its exterior is somewhat austere, the interior of this charming 1858 Federal-style house is cozy and inviting, furnished with early American…
Must-see hotels in New England
Midcoast Maine
In Phippsburg, this friendly campground sits on Beaver Pond and is well located to take advantage of pretty Popham Beach further down the peninsula…
Massachusetts
This historic Federalist-style hotel is at the heart of Salem. For years it was the only full-service hotel, with 84 updated rooms, a fancy restaurant and…
New Hampshire
The attractive guest rooms here sit right on the Winnipesaukee waterfront. Guests enjoy a private beach that is excellent for fishing and swimming…
Midcoast Maine
The rooms at Strawberry Hill have a crisp, blue and bright nautical aesthetic that's kind of charmingly cheesy. There are 23 acres of grounds to explore,…
Massachusetts
Just steps from Salem Common, this Greek Revival home is graced with a grand foyer and a lovely parlor, complete with grand piano. The three guest rooms…
Cape Cod
Falmouth's finest inn exudes a clean, contemporary elegance. It's across from the beach, and many of the 11 guest rooms have private decks with ocean…
Nantucket
This is what old Nantucket is all about: folksy owners and simple, quaint accommodations that hearken back to earlier times. Rooms in this turn-of-the…
Boston
The Bostonian proudly touts its roots as part of the Blackstone Block, the city’s oldest block. From the moment you enter the cool, contemporary lobby to…
Massachusetts
This handsome brick Colonial place, built in 1832, offers six rooms with early-American decor. Many have working fireplaces, and all have authentic…
Portland
In a redbrick town house in Portland's tony Western Promenade district, this recommended six-room B&B is arty and elegant. Rooms are sunny and unfussy,…
New Haven
At this enormous, 309-room hotel you get all the smart amenities you'd expect, including a 24-hour fitness center and a restaurant on the top floor. Ask…
New Hampshire
Pops of bright color add oomph to the classically styled rooms at this unremarkable but busy branch of the Courtyard chain. You can enjoy a drink at the…
Midcoast Maine
A textbook example of a rejuvenated 1950s highway motel, resulting in fresh, modern rooms at a good price. A simple, comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out…
New Hampshire
The bland corporate exterior is a bit soul-crushing, but the 38 rooms at this brand-new boutique hotel pop with fresh modern style. Spacious bathrooms are…
Midcoast Maine
A 10-minute drive from downtown Freeport in rural Durham, this restored 18th-century farmhouse has seven handsome rooms, with burnished wood floors,…
Connecticut
Serving travelers since 1800, the four period rooms here brim with history. The finest is the Anna White room with its antique canopy bed, although the…
Newport
This quiet stone-and-frame inn has numerous fireplaces, lashings of black-walnut furnishings, Victorian bric-a-brac and no shortage of floral upholstery…
New Hampshire
With its flower-bedecked entrance and scenic perch beside the Contoocook River, the Jack Daniels is pretty darn lovely for a motel. Rooms, on two floors,…
New Hampshire
Yes, it's part of a chain and rooms are cookie-cutter, but downtown is an easy mile away and there's convenient access to I-93. Staff are nice and…
Midcoast Maine
Ranked among Maine's finest accommodations by many a glossy travel mag, this Relais & Châteaux property is a not-so-humble retreat perched on a hill a few…
Massachusetts
The rooms are small and a bit dated, but you can't beat the location: directly on Long Beach. Balconies overlook the surf, sand and two lighthouses. If…
Massachusetts
This campground offers 60 wooded sites – some on the shores of Walker Pond – on its 1470 acres. It's north of I-90, 5 miles from Old Sturbridge Village.
Vermont
In the heart of Waitsfield village, this converted parsonage has 12 tastefully decorated rooms as well as various nooks and dining areas to unwind in. All…
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Massachusetts
This modern property has less charm than its historic counterparts, but it does enjoy a prime location overlooking Pickering Wharf and Salem Harbor…
Providence
Well positioned among the historic buildings of College Hill, this three-story, 1863 Italianate home has stacks of charm. Benefits include friendly hosts,…
Boston
With glorious views of the Boston Harbor, this business hotel is up to snuff when it comes to high-tech amenities and creature comforts. Soothing tones,…
Massachusetts
Conveniently located, Lantana House features spacious rooms with floral bedspreads and lace curtains. The wide, airy porch and sundeck are wonderful…
New Hampshire
Opposite Keene State College, this B&B has four frilly guest rooms and common areas, including a pine-floored parlor full of antiques and a deck…
Newport
Book as early as you can to get into Rhode Island's only hostel, run by an informal and knowledgeable host. The tiny guesthouse contains the fixings for a…
Midcoast Maine
This eight-bedroom mansion, built in 1890 for a local congressman, has been lovingly furnished in a tasteful mix of antique and modern furniture. The…
New Hampshire
Tuckernuck has five cozy, quiet rooms (one with a fireplace) with stenciled walls and handmade quilts. From Main St, head inland along Water St, then turn…
New Hampshire
Off US 3, Paugus has wooded sites overlooking the lake. The campground has a private beach as well as other recreation facilities, and regularly holds fun…
Midcoast Maine
Gorgeous hues of bronze, gold and black bring the glamor at art-deco-infused 16 Bay View, a luxury boutique hotel in the center of town. All rooms come…
Rhode Island
Sitting at the head of the beach road to Misquamicut, handsome Langworthy Farm offers comfortable rooms, ocean views and wine tasting in its winery. A…
Holiday Inn Express Woonsocket
Rhode Island
Guest rooms in this new-build Holiday Inn on the outskirts of town are light and bright. Although they're fairly generic, they represent some of…
New Hampshire
This delightful Victorian inn has eight rooms outfitted with antique furnishings and luxurious bedding; several rooms also have Jacuzzis, gas fireplaces…
Martha's Vineyard Family Campground
Martha's Vineyard
This woodsy place offers the island's only camping and has basic cabins that sleep four to six people (4/6 person daily $155/175). Book early, especially…
Vermont
Eight miles east of Woodstock and 3 miles west of I-89 along US 4, this 611-acre spot has 45 pine-shaded campsites and seven lean-tos a short stroll from…
Rhode Island
Built of locally quarried granite, this Gothic English manor (c 1884) has just four rooms, each named after the color in which the room is painted. There…
