They don't call the stretch of Route 3 that runs from Pittsburg, New Hampshire, to the Canadian border "Moose Alley" for nothing. If you're visiting New England and you want ... Read More

New England has more than its share of haunted and mysterious places, but New Haven, Connecticut, isn't one that immediately comes to mind. That is, until you learn about the ... Read More

Still looking to see leaves? You're a little late, but Connecticut still has some patchy color, particularly along the shoreline, and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism reports that ... Read More

There are still patches of color here in Connecticut, and the leaves that are left are true survivors! Make yourself a cup of hot mulled cider and take a peek ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Sample and learn about fine wines during a WineFest weekend getaway at New Hampshire's Colby Hill Inn; stay two weekday ... Read More

New England isn't all steepled churches and patriotic landmarks. If you're looking for a slightly different side to New England, here is your A to Z guide to some of ... Read More

Isn't it nice when Halloween falls on a Friday? Here's your guide to New England's pumpkin patches, haunted houses, spooky places, Halloween festivals, hayrides and more. While you're thinking about ... Read More

The NBA season starts next week, but you can't call yourself a true basketball fan unless you've been to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Fans of all ... Read More

The Yankee Candle flagship store in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, is the Disneyworld of candles and one of New England's most popular shopping destinations as the holidays approach. In addition to ... Read More

Thanksgiving started right here in New England! Whether you're planning to visit New England for the holiday or you'd simply like to add a touch of old-fashioned tradition to your ... Read More

New York State is reporting near peak conditions along the Hudson River Valley Corridor. Much of Connecticut is also at peak now, with the shoreline areas lagging a bit behind. ... Read More

New additions this week to Kim's New England Deal Sheet: Help solve a murder mystery, then relax in the Jacuzzi at Cape Cod's Lamb and Lion Inn, or take the ... Read More

It's turned out to be a bit of an odd fall foliage season here in central Connecticut. As you'll see in the latest photo of the view outside my window, ... Read More

Walden Pond covers 62 acres, but it's really much larger than that. Few bodies of water have celebrity status to rival that of this serene pool in Concord, Massachusetts, which ... Read More

I'm talking about pumpkins, of course. If you're planning to carve yours, turn to my collection of Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns and Templates. If cooking is more your style, my ... Read More

The recent heavy winds have not been kind to the fragile leaves here in New England. Foliage forecasters were predicting a good weekend for color in the southern Berkshires of ... Read More

The color is finally starting to really pop here in central Connecticut. Look outside my window with me once again as the leaves turn here in New England.

Crisp fall days have arrived! Here are some events happening throughout the region that will entice you to venture outside this weekend: Shuck it up at the third annual Wellfleet Oyster ... Read More

I just had dinner at the Publick House in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Saturday night, and it was wonderful. If you're looking for a hearty, delicious New England supper but you're a ... Read More

If you're feeling brave, stay overnight at one of the haunted hotels and inns in New England. You just might meet a ghost or have another strange and eerie experience ... Read More

If you can't get to New England, you can still be among the throngs of "leaf peepers," thanks to the magic of Web Cams. Web Cams can also be helpful ... Read More

Making your own leaf rubbing is a great craft project that allows you to preserve memories of your fall trip to New England. Here's how to create your own leaf ... Read More

Hot mulled cider tastes great and smells even better! There's nothing more New England than the cinnamony scent of hot mulled cider simmering on the stove. Here's how ... Read More

New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway... Vermont's Northeast Kingdom... These are two of the places you're likely to find peak fall color if you'll be traveling in New England this weekend. Use ... Read More

There's a small smattering of orange in my view now... watch with me as the leaves turn here in New England. I'll post a new photo each week so that ... Read More

The Columbus Day holiday weekend is a busy time for festivals and events here in New England. Here is a sampling: Shop for unique creations at the Paradise City Arts Festival ... Read More

What's a B&B without breakfast? It's a good deal if you're heading to Newport, Rhode Island, in the off-season. Also new this week on my New England Deal Sheet: a ... Read More

If you're looking for a spooky spot for a getaway this October, Salem, Massachusetts, can't be beat. Learn more about the Salem Witch Trials, then plan your visit with my ... Read More

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. Print copies to take ... Read More

Maine is reporting near peak conditions in the very northern part of the state, while southern Maine is still only exhibiting 10-30 percent color. Vermont says head for the higher ... Read More

It's that time again--take a peek outside my window with me and see what the leaves are up to. Hint: There's actually a first touch of color in the view ... Read More