BEST of NEW ENGLAND

BOOTHBAY RAILWAY BOOTHBAY, ME

Where history moves you! Vintage train and Model T rides, artisan demonstrations, more than 60 antique automobiles and trucks plus a new exhibit with 200+ early outboard engines. All aboard for special events, classes and workshops throughout the season!

207-633-4727 railwayvillage.org

BEST CANDLE COMPANY EXPERIENCE KRINGLE CANDLE CO. BERNARDSTON, MA

This premiere shopping destination offers Kringle’s handcrafted candles and more. At its store and Country Barn, find home décor, specialty foods, chocolates, gifts, toys, women’s boutique and holiday treasures. Enjoy exquisite indoor or outdoor dining at The Farm Table. Open daily 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

413-648-3077 kringlecandle.com

BEST CRUISE CROSS SOUND FERRY SERVICES NEW LONDON, CT

Want a brilliant way to spend a couple of hours? Cross Sound Ferry’s lighthouse cruises from New London aboard the highspeed SEA JET bring you up close to lighthouses, historic forts and ritzy mansions! The 2016 season runs through November.

860-444-4620 lighthouse.cruises

Each year, the editors of Yankee Magazine scour the six-state region to nd the best attractions, dining, lodging, and shopping for inclusion in our “Best of New England” awards. Enjoy this collection of current and past winners.

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BEST GALLERY HARVEST GOLD GALLERY CENTER LOVELL, ME

Owners of award-winning Harvest Gold Jewelry exhibit their gold and tourmaline fine jewelry and curate a collection of American fine art and crafts at one of the most beautiful locations in western Maine.

207-925-6502 harvestgoldgallery.com

BEST INSIDER TOUR MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM BATH, ME

Home to the only surviving shipyard where wooden sailing ships were built, the Boatshop keeps traditional boatbuilding alive. Explore our 20-acre waterfront campus, and view some of Maine’s most charming lighthouses from the water on one of the daily cruises.

207-443-1316 mainemaritimemuseum.com

BEST COLONIAL DINING SALEM CROSS INN WEST BROOKFIELD, MA

Experience food cooked as it should be . . . enjoy creatively prepared, fresh from the garden, seasonal fare while relaxing in our restored 1705 farmhouse on 600 acres of tranquil New England countryside. Fireplace cooking featured November thru April. 260 West Main Street.

508-867-2345 salemcrossinn.com