New England Travel
You will find it in Cape Ann.
Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester is not far from Boston. Flickr/pfly
A beachfront stretch in Cape Ann is worth planning a beach trip to this summer, according to USA Today readers.
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“Dr. The Beach just named a Massachusetts beach one of the best in the US
The publication recently released a list of The 10 Best Beaches in the NortheastPart of the 2023 Top 10 Readers' Choice Awardsand Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester ranked 7th.
Here's what the post had to say about Good Harbor Beach:
“Good Harbor Beach is located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, a historic fishing town known for its maritime heritage, art galleries and fresh seafood. Featuring a long sandy shoreline and family-friendly amenities, this popular beach is ideal for sunbathing, swimming and building sandcastles. The beach also offers scenic views of Thacher Island's iconic Twin Lights and the small offshore islands that you can walk to at low tide.”
— USA Today's Top 10
Another New England location made the list: The beach at Mohegan Bluffs in Block Island, RI, ranked No. 6.
The #1 beach in the Northeast is Ocean City Beach in Ocean City, NJ
For the 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards lists, USA Today's travel experts select 20 nominees on topics from food to lodging, destinations to activities. The publication then asks readers to vote to determine the top 10.
Travel + Leisure named Good Harbor Beach among the 25 best beaches in the US last year.
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