The Summer of 100 Beaches

One Is Too Many — 100 Isn’t Enough

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Destinations: Two or More Days in a Single Base Location

  • Hammonassett Beach: CT Coastal Camping & Biking

    Hammonassett Beach: CT Coastal Camping & Biking

    Hammonassett State Park, Madison CT Hammonassett Beach State Park in Connecticut is a classic shoreline destination with camping, bike rides, and excellent seafood right outside the gate. This guide covers everything from the campground to the best local lobster rolls. Hammonassett Beach State Park is a 918‑acre coastal escape in Madison, Connecticut. Its two‑mile sandy…

  • Newburyport MA: Bike Ride to Parker River Refuge

    Newburyport MA: Bike Ride to Parker River Refuge

    Newburyport, Massachusetts – The Highlight of the North Shore This Newburyport day trip guide covers the best way to explore this historic North Shore seafaring town: a bike ride to Parker River Refuge, a breakfast stop for bagels, and a stroll through Market Square. Newburyport is the highlight of this area. It has a lot…

  • Provincetown Guide: Beaches, Biking & Cape Cod Food

    Provincetown Guide: Beaches, Biking & Cape Cod Food

    Provincetown & North Truro Travel Guide – Beaches, Biking, and Food This Provincetown travel guide covers the best of the Cape tip: biking the dunes, sunset at Herring Cove, and where to find the best breakfast sandwiches and seafood in Provincetown and North Truro. This is where the idea for Summer of 100 Beaches was…

Day Trips: Adventures From Home Base Or On The Road

  • Ferry Beach: Maine’s Quiet Coastal Escape

    Ferry Beach: Maine’s Quiet Coastal Escape

    A Little Pocket of Beach Paradise Ferry Beach State Park in Maine is a quiet alternative to the state’s busier beaches. This guide covers the park’s rare Tupelo trees, the easy 2‑mile bike ride to Ocean Park, and the best places to eat — including a soda fountain that feels like a time capsule.” Ferry…

  • East Bay Bike Path: RI’s Best Coastal Ride

    East Bay Bike Path: RI’s Best Coastal Ride

    A Car‑Free Ride from Boston to the Bristol Waterfront The East Bay Bike Path in Rhode Island is one of New England’s best coastal rides. This guide covers the 14.5‑mile route from Providence to Bristol, including how to get there by train from Boston — a car‑free day trip with waterfront views, wildlife, and Colt…

  • Peaks Island ME: Ferry, Forts & Umbrella Covers

    Peaks Island ME: Ferry, Forts & Umbrella Covers

    Peaks Island, Maine – Casco Bay’s Quirkiest Getaway This Peaks Island, Maine guide covers everything you need to know: the ferry from Portland, the best bike routes, the Civil War museum, and the surprisingly large collection of umbrella covers.” Peaks Island is a picturesque island in Casco Bay, Maine, known for its stunning coastal views,…