Don’t believe anyone who tells you to skip New England just because of its famously raw winters-this time of year, the landscape is as alive as ever with natural beauty, any crowds that accumulated over the summer and fall have thinned, and getting away feels even more apropos.
With COVID-19 protocols allowing for safe, responsible travel within the region and between most of the New England states, it’s as easy as ever to appreciate having so much at your fingertips in this corner of the country. Here, we’ve hand-picked some of our favorite winter retreats from Boston-whether you’re looking for an alpine adventure, a bracing walk along the ocean, or just some R&R in the countryside.
Omni Mount Washington Resort-Bretton Woods, New Hampshire:
The alpha and the omega of New England’s historic grand hotels has continued to get even grander after 2020 renovations to its iconic 0ld World-style dining rooms, and the brand-new expansion of its Presidential Wing (set to open any day now). Read more…