In this essay, James Kences tells the story of Christopher Levett, who had sailed to Maine in 1623 in search of a site for ...

Details: For the best view of the fireworks, find a westward facing spot along Newport Harbor. Popular viewing spots include ...

In honor of Independence Day, go inside five East End homes on the market that were built around America's founding.

Gary Yerman, 75, sat nervously in a noisy ballroom in Virginia Beach, Virginia, counting down the minutes until he could shed ...

All 1,016 units at the Mary Ellen MacCormack housing development in South Boston will be replaced over the course of two decades.

S ure, people go to the Cape for the beaches, but what really makes this the ultimate New England summer destination is the ...

Coastal Maine has long been one of my favorite destinations. Its stunning natural beauty, laid-back vibes, quirky small towns, and rich maritime culture make it unique. Portland, Maine, with its ...

Almost every trapping of Independence Day is due to Mother England in some way or another. In fact, it is fair to ask why we ...

Related: The No-Frills Restaurant in California that Locals Swear has the State’s Best Biscuits and Gravy Related: This Small-Town Restaurant in California has a Prime Rib Known around the World ...

Door County has long been Wisconsin’s worst-kept secret, but tucked along its shimmering western shore, Fish Creek remains a place where you can still hear yourself think. This isn’t one of those ...

They bottle that hard-to-describe New England magic — where the ocean meets the plate ... Grab a seat on the wraparound deck during sunset, when the harbor lights begin to twinkle and reflect off the ...

This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Friday, which means a long and leisurely holiday weekend for all. And Cape Ann's ...