I've read this, and this but I'm looking for something more casual and maybe a low top shoe that I can wear to/from and at work or school. [more inside]
posted by handabear on Oct 22, 2009 - 7 answers

My sister planned a trip for us to Vermont next weekend, and we are driving up from the Boston area on Friday morning. We will be heading to the western side of the Green Mountains (in between Arlington and Manchester), and I'd love your recommendations for everything and anything in the area and along the way. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Oct 13, 2009 - 4 answers

What would you call that sweater-loving, Volvo-driving, PBS-donating late 1970s-mid 1980s American culture? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Aug 17, 2009 - 80 answers

What would be the best route to go after finishing an AS degree? Many questions about New England, and the regular England, rolled into one inside. [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu on Aug 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Travel plans through the Northeast (New England States) Looking for the fun/quirky ideas. [more inside]
posted by filmgeek on Jul 29, 2009 - 22 answers

"Cool" wedding venue in New England? [more inside]
posted by semacd on Jul 26, 2009 - 28 answers

I'm moving to the Upper Valley of New Hampshire in a month and need to buy a car for the first time. Help me choose the right one. [more inside]
posted by billtron on Jul 17, 2009 - 19 answers

Help us narrow down our choices for an extended weekend road trip leaving from central NJ. [more inside]
posted by booksherpa on Jul 6, 2009 - 9 answers

My spouse works at Dartmouth College in Hanover NH, since April. We are therefore going to be moving from coastal Maine to the Upper Valley and we're having a hard time finding affordable housing that's within walking distance of a decent town, one with at least one good coffee shop, a number of useful stores, public library, banks, pub, and ways to meet other people like bookgroups, classes, informal gatherings. Being near good public transit (to Boston, e.g.) would be nice, too. ... [more inside]
posted by mmw on Jul 1, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm taking my 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter on a spontaneous road trip through New York City, Upstate New York and New England next week. Any suggestions?
posted by mjmcport on Jun 23, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm turning 30 in two weeks. Help me find a great ~4-day trip not too far from New York to celebrate it. [more inside]
posted by toomuchkatherine on Jun 14, 2009 - 9 answers

I am looking to make a clean break and move to a New England island, somewhere suitably remote but suitably -- by my standards -- liveable. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 13, 2009 - 22 answers

My mom is visiting in late June and wants to go hiking somewhere near Boston (no more than 2 hours by car). I was thinking Western Massachusetts might be nice but I'm open to other suggestions. Where is it fun to go hiking within a 2 hour drive from Boston? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus on May 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Seeking places in Northern New England to take our puppy! [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Apr 14, 2009 - 2 answers

I got a sweet job in a town near New Haven, Connecticut. I'd been looking for work for about six months prior in California and I got nothing promising at all. So, when I got an offer in New England, I took it. The problem is this - my wife does not want to move to the east coast. I'm the bread-winner, so she'll go but I'm trying really hard to sell her on Connecticut as a cool place to live. Can anyone think of things to try to help me talk up Connecticut? [more inside]
posted by Oso Mocoso on Apr 11, 2009 - 32 answers

Obscure New England? I've seen the best, what about the rest? What quirky, "second tier," and out of the way places have I missed? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Apr 4, 2009 - 34 answers

Mz. Billtron and I are moving from Brooklyn, New York, to Hanover, New Hampshire, this summer. I know nothing about that part of the country and would appreciate any advice or recommendations that will make the transition a great one. [more inside]
posted by billtron on Mar 7, 2009 - 12 answers

Roadtrip Filter: what can I stop and see for fun when I drive from Boston to St. Louis this weekend? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Feb 25, 2009 - 15 answers

My husband, my 2 year old, and I are visiting eastern Connecticut and are trying to plan a somewhat central location for a group of friends to meet up that won't be a huge drive for any of us. We have people wanting to meet up from Lawrence, MA; West Hartford, CT; Danbury, CT; and Providence, RI. I am going to be in Norwich, CT. [more inside]
posted by cajo on Oct 22, 2008 - 13 answers

Can anyone identify this little tan frog I found at my grandparents' house in New Hampshire? It was approximately 1"-2" long. Many thanks!
posted by ktoad on Sep 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Can any of you help us find unique, casual, interesting wedding venues in Maine, NH, VT, Mass, CT or NY? [more inside]
posted by jasbet07 on Sep 17, 2008 - 17 answers

Is there any practical way for an individual to get from Newport, Rhode Island to JFK airport for an 11:30am flight on Monday, September 2nd, 2008 without driving? Something like LimoLiner or a bus or something?
posted by jeb on Aug 21, 2008 - 7 answers

NYC -> BOS via coastal route: where to stop on the way? [more inside]
posted by AwkwardPause on Aug 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Where in New England should we go camping? We have a pop-up camper and are looking for decent hiking trails and maybe some area attractions. An alpine slide would be a big plus! I have a few Vermont ideas, (Killington, Gifford Woods, Bromley Mountain) and would like some feedback or new ideas. [more inside]
posted by Andrea2880 on Jul 14, 2008 - 5 answers

It's so hot... so, so hot. So I'm looking for the best places in New England (specifically Boston-and-environs and Central Vermont) to go night-swimming and/or skinny-dipping. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Jun 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Road Trip Filter: Help us plot our road trip to Canada! Difficulty: active toddler. [more inside]
posted by Pollomacho on Jun 5, 2008 - 5 answers

In order to avoid involvement in the general wedding preparations, I selflessly offered to book our entire honeymoon as a surprise. The plan is to spend 3 weeks in August touring the North-Eastern states. So far, however, I have only managed to book flights from England to New York and back. I now have 2 flights, 3 weeks apart, and a big void between them. After exhaustive research on this site, tripadvisor and others, I am just exhausted. I'm not much closer to finalizing plans, let alone getting anything booked. Perhaps you could help? [more inside]
posted by HBWonderful on May 15, 2008 - 22 answers

We've decided to take a vacation this summer with another family. We've been looking at Lake George and the Acadia area, but it's hard to find something for 10 people. Does anyone have recommendation for a vacation spot that isn't as popular, maybe a "best kept secret" kind of place? We're looking for a place on the water (coastal or inland), with places to hike, maybe a funky little town nearby. We're in Central Mass and willing to travel 6 hours in any direction.
posted by Biblio on Apr 13, 2008 - 9 answers

[Boston Filter] Where can I find a commercial for Dean's Home Furniture? The one with the (in)famous "I doubt it!" line. [more inside]
posted by laminarial on Apr 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Mt. Washington, NH, lodging: We are planning a family trip to the NE this fall, and one potential stop (at my request) is Mt. Washington, New Hampshire. A cursory search makes it appear that the upscale Bretton Woods resort is the only lodging in the immediate vicinity. While we are not averse to staying there, are there other, cheaper options in the area? [more inside]
posted by TedW on Feb 27, 2008 - 14 answers

How do I convert all-crabgrass and sand to grass, on a low budget? [more inside]
posted by theredpen on Feb 25, 2008 - 11 answers

British Fish and Chip Shops around Boston area / New England? [more inside]
posted by fx3000 on Feb 18, 2008 - 9 answers

Can you recommend a summer cabin in VT or NH for next July that could accomodate four adults and their five kids? [more inside]
posted by sacre_bleu on Oct 29, 2007 - 3 answers

New England road trip! Your insider advice on local color, tasty food & drink, picturesque roads, historic spots and natural wonders -- anything we'd be silly to miss. Itinerary inside. [more inside]
posted by timnyc on Sep 20, 2007 - 10 answers

Waterfront cabin in New England that is private but not expensive? [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Aug 13, 2007 - 3 answers

Please recommend a good glassblowing studio to visit during daytime hours in Massachusetts or New England, near Boston. [more inside]
posted by sleevener on Jul 29, 2007 - 13 answers

I was thinking of hiking in New England for three weeks this May. Was that is, until everyone started pitching in with scare stories of blackflies and other insects. Am I going to die? [more inside]
posted by godawful on Apr 25, 2007 - 17 answers

[VacationFilter] I want to go on a whistlestop tour of the US Northeast. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Feb 10, 2007 - 8 answers

Where is the best place to take in the late-season fall foliage, in the tristate area ? [more inside]
posted by GreenTentacle on Nov 7, 2006 - 5 answers

Can you recommend a camping spot in Northern New England that meets several criteria? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Sep 12, 2006 - 7 answers

Looking for your favorite fresh water swimming holes within 50 miles of Boston. [more inside]
posted by justkevin on Aug 21, 2006 - 9 answers

I live in Western Massachusetts and I'd like to go camping for a few days in the middle of the week in the beginning of August, perhaps somewhere in Maine. Requirements include proximity to the beach, scenic biking, and ... [more inside]
posted by TurkishGolds on Jul 17, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm going hiking on Cape Cod (around Wellfleet) and am looking for cool places to visit en route to/from Boston. Points for weirdness and local flavor. [more inside]
posted by zadermatermorts on Jun 13, 2006 - 13 answers

I will be visiting Boston and than (somewhat) extended New England for a couple of weeks. I want to see the city, and I want to see some nature. Help me with some suggestions for my trip! [more inside]
posted by blindcarboncopy on Jun 9, 2006 - 18 answers

North of Boston on the coast. There was a crumbling fort, a small beach and a cute little restaurant. [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Jun 6, 2006 - 7 answers

Summer Vacation - My little family wants to rent a cabin (next to a swimmin' lake) for a week this summer somewhere in the north east of the USA, hopefully for less than $1000, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Divine_Wino on Apr 26, 2006 - 15 answers

It's just getting warm here in Massachusetts and I have camping on my mind. Can you think of any memorable places you have camped in New England? [more inside]
posted by beccaj on Apr 14, 2006 - 16 answers

Help me decide which is better for a summer vacation; Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket? [more inside]
posted by genefinder on Feb 22, 2006 - 20 answers

We live in Boston and would like to get away for the weekend to somewhere woodsy and beautiful. The problem: we don't have a car and can't rent one. What's a good getaway that's accessible by bus or, preferably, train? [more inside]
posted by josh on Feb 15, 2006 - 12 answers

Help me find an abstract symbol evocative of the Boston area that would make a good tattoo. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 5, 2006 - 51 answers