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What's New in New England in 2026

A Residence Inn and Moxy Hotel by Marriott, opens its doors in Portland, Maine. This opening in 2026 marks the first hotel complex to be built at Thompson’s Point, Portland’s pre-eminent entertainment venue for concerts, events and seasonal ice skating. Retro chic Sun & Ski Inn and Suites in Vermont is adding an addition 62 rooms, ready for visitors in the new year. Amenities at the Sun & Ski Inn include the Stowe Bowl indoor bowling alley and the Stowe Mini Golf Park.

Cranmore Mountain Resort is introducing Cosmic Tubing for the 2025/2026 season. Cranmore will be the first ski resort in New Hampshire to offer this ‘enhanced tubing experience’ a great après-ski activity complete with funky lights and music.  In Massachusettes, Jiminy Peak Becomes Ikon Pass Bonus Mountain - Jiminy Peak has joined the Ikon Pass as a Bonus Mountain for the 2025/2026 winter season. Ikon Pass holders are now able to ski/ride Jiminy Peak, 2 days during the 25/26 winter season.

Remain, a supernatural thriller new movie set to release in autumn 2026 is currently shooting in Rhode Island. The film stars Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhall and will feature sites across the state including Tavern on Main in the historic village of Chepachet, Glocester, RI. 2026 welcomes the 30th annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas from April to June in New Haven, Connecticut.

Posted by: Discover New England
Posted on: 08/12/2025

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