New England is home to many world class famous beaches. From the southern states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, through Massachusetts to the northern states of New Hampshire and Maine, the Atlantic Ocean has tons of its shoreline mesmerizing locals and visitors to New England. Sorry to leave you out, Vermont, but alas, you have no ocean coastline!
Maine boasts the beautiful Old Orchard Beach. It is situated in the southern part of the state and is about two hours by car from Boston. This 7 mile stretch of beach has a famous Ferris wheel, restaurants and gift shops as well as condos, bed and breakfasts and traditional style beach homes. Any guest must be sure to visit at least one of the many clam shacks.
If you drive north from Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on Route 1A for about fifteen minutes or so you will pass beautiful beach homes overlooking the Atlantic while on your way to Rye Beach. The beach itself is doesn't have the surrounding commercial development of its neighbors Hampton and Salisbury beaches. Therefore, it is an ideal spot for those looking for a quiet beautiful seashore experience.
Cape Cod in Massachusetts is home to numerous beautiful beaches. Perhaps the best place to start for newcomers to the area is to visit Cape Cod National Seashore. Here the beach-lover will discover Marconi Beach (named after the famous inventor.) It affords sweeping views of the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay. You may even spot a seal or two if you're lucky.
Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island is possibly the most popular beach in the state. It is made up of two distinct beaches, North and South. Each area has its own pavilion, observation tower and picnic tables. If you visit any beach in Rhode Island, do not forget to try a local favorite, a plate of clam cakes.
Between New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut, lies Silver Sands State Park. Here, tourists and locals alike may swim, picnic and take a walk across a sandbar (also called tombolo) during low tide to Charles Island. Here you will find a bird sanctuary especially for egrets and herons. It is also said to be home to the buried treasure of Captain Kidd.
This is only a small list of the famous beaches in New England. There are hundreds more, of all sizes, up and down the expansive coast. Should you happen to stumble upon a secluded section of beach that overlooks the ocean at sunset, then it could be said that you have discovered yet another famous New England beach.
Maine boasts the beautiful Old Orchard Beach. It is situated in the southern part of the state and is about two hours by car from Boston. This 7 mile stretch of beach has a famous Ferris wheel, restaurants and gift shops as well as condos, bed and breakfasts and traditional style beach homes. Any guest must be sure to visit at least one of the many clam shacks.
If you drive north from Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on Route 1A for about fifteen minutes or so you will pass beautiful beach homes overlooking the Atlantic while on your way to Rye Beach. The beach itself is doesn't have the surrounding commercial development of its neighbors Hampton and Salisbury beaches. Therefore, it is an ideal spot for those looking for a quiet beautiful seashore experience.
Cape Cod in Massachusetts is home to numerous beautiful beaches. Perhaps the best place to start for newcomers to the area is to visit Cape Cod National Seashore. Here the beach-lover will discover Marconi Beach (named after the famous inventor.) It affords sweeping views of the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay. You may even spot a seal or two if you're lucky.
Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island is possibly the most popular beach in the state. It is made up of two distinct beaches, North and South. Each area has its own pavilion, observation tower and picnic tables. If you visit any beach in Rhode Island, do not forget to try a local favorite, a plate of clam cakes.
Between New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut, lies Silver Sands State Park. Here, tourists and locals alike may swim, picnic and take a walk across a sandbar (also called tombolo) during low tide to Charles Island. Here you will find a bird sanctuary especially for egrets and herons. It is also said to be home to the buried treasure of Captain Kidd.
This is only a small list of the famous beaches in New England. There are hundreds more, of all sizes, up and down the expansive coast. Should you happen to stumble upon a secluded section of beach that overlooks the ocean at sunset, then it could be said that you have discovered yet another famous New England beach.
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