New England Beaches

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Vermont Beaches

While Vermont is the only landlocked state in New England, there are still many great lakes that have wonderful swimming conditions. The impressive Lake Champlain borders Vermont to the west, and offers a selection of beautiful swimming locations. Point au Roche State Park and Cumberland Bay State Park are only two of the wonderful sandy beaches to be found at Lake Champlain. There are also many other lakes throughout Vermont which offer scenic swimming opportunities.

New Hampshire Beaches

With literally hundreds of lakes and ponds scattered throughout the state, New Hampshire provides countless beach opportunities in each region. From Ellacoya State Park on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee to Wellington State Park on Newfound Lake, New Hampshire's lakes region offers a plethora of beaches from which to choose. The seacoast, of course, also offers great options like Portsmouth and Hampton Beach.

Maine Beaches

Maine has miles of stunning coastal views, rocky coastlines and white sand beaches, making it hard to choose which beach you want to build a sand castle at. From the boardwalk and amusement park of Old Orchard Beach to the scenic sandy beaches and great surf in York, there's many options to choose from. However, the coast is not the only place in Maine to offer swimming opportunities. A little farther inland are some beautiful lakes providing yet more great swimming locations.

Connecticut Beaches

From Silver Sands State Park in Milford and Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven to Sherwood Island State Park in Westport and Lake Mohegan in Fairfield, there's no shortage of Connecticut beaches to swim at. If you find yourself in the New London area, be sure to spend some time at the family-friendly Ocean Beach Park.

Massachusetts Beaches

From the quiet beauty of Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area to the expansive beaches of Cape Cod National Seashore, there's no doubt the coastal region of Massachusetts offers a myriad of great beaches to choose from. Be sure to spend some time at Marconi Beach the nest time you visit Cape Cod - the steep sand cliffs shelters this beach in such a way that you see nothing other than pristine beach sand and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. If you look carefully, you might even catch sight of a few seals or whales.

Rhode Island Beaches

The diversity of beaches offers in Rhode Island provide all kinds of swimming conditions for everyone from novice swimmers to seasoned surfers. Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island offers stunning views of rocky coastlines and great saltwater fishing.