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Welcome back to Scenic Six. There’s something really special about a ski trip. It’s about hitting the slopes, yes.

But it’s also about laughing and relaxing in a fun atmosphere after a hard-won day on the mountain. When I asked Boston.com readers for the best après ski spots in New England, they had plenty to say.

And if your mind is more on summer, this week’s newsletter has you covered with details on Steamship Authority reservations to Martha’s Vineyard — open today. The best après ski spots in New England During a ski trip with friends in New Hampshire a few years ago, we enjoyed a full day on the slopes before retiring to the lodge for live music, food, drinks, and a limbo contest with prizes. We had a blast.

Local skiers and riders shared their own ski stories and top places to go in New England for après ski . For live music, local brews, and nachos that are “chef’s kiss,” head to Sunday River’s Foggy Goggle, wrote a reader named Daniel. Looks like I need to plan another trip.

Have you been to New England’s top museums? New England is full of fascinating museums and one of my favorites just landed on Conde Nast Traveler ’s list of 51 best museums in the United States . The Breakers, a historic house museum in Newport, was named the top museum in Rhode Island. I wa.