Want to collect seashells, feast on fried clams, or ride a carousel? For these and dozens of other hot-weather pursuits, seek out these prime stretches of sand. 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.
By Patricia Harris and David Lyon
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- For families
- For a quick escape
- For seeing seals
- For beach bars
- For food
- For camping
- For carousel rides
- For off-road tours
- For nature programs
- For fishing
- For surfing
- For walking
- For collecting seashells
- For sand casatle competitions
- For diving and snorkeling
- For wheeled accesibility
- For bird-watching
- For painters
- For fires
- For kayaking
- For beach volleyball
- For car-free travel
- For clam digging
- For kite boarding
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