New England summer and beach guide

New England summer guide

The best beaches in New England

We guide you to the best beaches in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut for a varitety of interests: those seeking seashells, looking for top sunsets, hoping to ride a carousel, desiring fried clams, and more.

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