Whenever I hear about one or two of the beaches in New England voted as the best, it makes me think, "No kidding.  Tell me something I didn't know."  It's a good reminder, however, that we do live in a beautiful part of the U.S.

Massachusetts is home to 2 beaches that have been recognized in travel.usnews.com as the top beaches on the East Coast.

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Cape Cod National Seashore, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Provincetown, Massachusetts is only one town that is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.  According to coastalneighborhoods.com, the seashore also stretches across Wellfleet, Truro, Chatham, Eastham and Orleans,

This entire area is filled with artists and creativity.  It is as serene as it is a celebration of the beauty of the beaches of New England.

Island of Nantucket, Massachusetts

If you can, try to visit Nantucket as some point for a beautiful getaway, no matter what time of the year.  Admittedly, Summertime is the best time to be there.

Books have been written about Nantucket's beauty, movies have been filmed there and celebrities have lived there.

According to capecod.com, there have been lots of famous faces that have either made repeat visits or have lived on the island.  People like:

  • Meghan Trainor
  • Benjamin Franklin's Mother Mary Morrill
  • Fred Rogers
  • Bill Gates
  • Bill Belichick
  • Tommy Hilfiger

Nantucket has tons of beaches to choose from.  With 110 miles of coastline open to the public, you are sure to find your favorite spot.

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