BEST OF NEW ENGLAND

BEST WALKING TOUR

BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL OF NEW HAMSPIRE PORTSMOUTH, NH

Experience this stunning historic estate with unmatched views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountains. Tour the 1914 Arts and Crafts–style mansion, dine on the lake-view terrace, explore the estate’s 28 miles of trails and waterfalls, and more

603-476-5900

CastleInTheClouds.org

BEST FAMILY RETREAT BY A POND

LOCH LYME LODGE LYME, NH

A scenic lakeside family resort on Post Pond, near Dartmouth College, offering one- to threebedroom B&B or efficiency cabins. Easy access to lots of outdoor activities, area attractions, sightseeing and antiquing—or just relax at our sandy beach. Our Lodge Restaurant serves delicious, fresh local fare. Pet-friendly!

800-423-2141

LochLymeLodge.com

BEST FAIRYTALE LUNCH PICKITY PLACE MASON, NH

Experience the enchanting cottage that inspired Elizabeth Orton Jones’s Little Golden Books version of “Little Red Riding Hood.” Untouched by time, this is a mecca for gardeners, epicureans, and anyone looking for inspiration and relaxation. Have a Pickity day!

“Forgotten. Buried. Denied. No More.” Experience Portsmouth’s rich Black history. Hear stories of Ona Marie Judge’s escape from George Washington. Visit the wharf where Africans were unloaded as cargo. See the memorialized site of a Colonial African burying ground, and more.

603-570-8469

BlackHeritageTrailNH.org

BEST FARM STAY

LIBERTY HILL FARM INN ROCHESTER, VT

603-878-1151

PickityPlace.com

Experience life on a Vermont dairy farm. Country lodging and farm-fresh meals served family style. Swimming, hiking, then home to feed the calves and milk the cows. Reunions, family, and friends welcome. Explore the heart of Vermont!

802-767-3926

LibertyHillFarm.com

BEST LAKEFRONT CABINS

AMES FARM INN

GILFORD, NH

Enjoy a quarter mile of sandy beach and docks on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Lakeside cottages, apartments, and rooms available. Great location for fishing, hiking, kayaking, boating, and more. Family owned and operated since 1890.

603-293-4321

AmesFarmInn.com

BEST DESIGNER ROOM

THE HARRASEEKET INN FREEPORT, ME

A family-owned, AAA Four Diamond hotel featuring two restaurants, fireplaces, indoor pool, select pet-friendly rooms. Book direct and get free breakfast and tea. Complimentary transportation from Amtrak Downeaster station. Two blocks to L.L. Bean. Best shopping in New England.

800-342-6423

HarraseeketInn.com

BEST OCEAN VIEW

BAR HARBOR INN BAR HARBOR, ME

Steps from downtown Bar Harbor, along majestic Frenchman Bay, this iconic inn has been welcoming guests since 1887 with genuine hospitality, signature service, and timeless charm. Enjoy the area’s finest waterfront dining, accommodations, and spa services on this stunning eight-acre property.

844-249-3584

BarHarborInn.com

BEST GIFT STORE GALLERY GIFTS AT 136

DAMARISCOTTA, ME

Gifts at 136 offers a large selection of fine crafts and art from Maine, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, glassware, lighting, and more. Gifts at 136 has won multiple awards for its well-curated collection of accessible art. Open all year.

207-563-1011

GiftsAt136.com

Reconnect with past Editors’ Choice winners and see for yourself why they received Yankee Magazine

’s highest accolade.

Best Inn For Foodies

HARTSTONE INN AND HIDEAWAY

CAMDEN, ME

Two-night packages starting at $360. Steps from Camden Harbor, minutes from lighthouses, wineries, beaches, kayaking, hiking and biking. Enjoy the outdoor fun, have a relaxing massage or become Chef for a Day. Pamper yourself … Sophisticated getaway with memorable cuisine!

207-236-4259

HartstoneInn.com

SPRUCE POINT INN

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME

Spruce Point Inn has built a distinctive reputation for its glorious location and warm hospitality. Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice and Down East magazine’s “Best Hotel in Maine,” the 57-acre waterfront resort helps guests create “oceanside memories made in Maine.”

800-553-0289

SprucePointInn.com

BEST FAMILY INN THE NONANTUM RESORT

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME

Traditions begin here. Enjoy the seasonal family activities program, kayak and bike rentals, outdoor heated pool, magical fairy garden, scenic lobster boat cruises, and trolley tours! Walking distance to the beaches and Dock Square shops. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner.

888-205-1620

NonantumResort.com

BEST COLLEGE ART MUSEUM

COLBY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

WATERVILLE, ME

Considered one of the best academic museums in the country, the Colby College Museum of Art offers a vibrant exhibition program. It serves as a cultural resource to the Waterville community and visitors to the state. Always free and open to all!

207-859-5600

Colby.edu/museum

BEST ROMANTIC GETAWAY

THE JACKSON HOUSE INN

WOODSTOCK, VT

A historic inn meets contemporary luxury just outside one of Vermont’s most beautiful villages. Refined sitting rooms, world-class art, glorious gardens, and luxurious lodgings featuring fireplaces and Frette linens meet gourmet breakfasts in our AAA Four Diamond boutique inn.

802-457-2065

JacksonHouse.com

BEST ART AND AMERICANA SHELBURNE MUSEUM SHELBURNE, VT

Forty-five acres, 39 buildings, 22 gardens, over 100,000 items in the collection. A steamboat, carousel, locomotive, special exhibitions, paintings by Impressionist masters and American artists like Wyeth, Homer, and more. Located 10 minutes south of Burlington, VT.

802-895-3346

ShelburneMuseum.org

BEST LUXURY STAY

LODGE AT SPRUCE PEAK

STOWE, VT

Travel is all about cultivating new experiences—and that’s exactly what Spruce Peak has to offer. At the base of Mount Mansfield, we are Stowe’s only ski-in/out luxury lodging, featuring 300 guestrooms, suites, and residential offerings, and year-round recreation opportunities.

844-382-2838

SprucePeak.com

BEST B&B FOUR CHIMNEYS INN BENNINGTON, VT

Luxury lodging in a Revival mansion tucked behind a 100-year-old stone wall. Set the stage for your perfect romantic getaway and Vermont vacation. Crisp, clean rooms. Modern amenities in a quintessential Vermont village inn. Book direct for best rates.

802-447-3500

FourChimneys.com