Aquariums, Boston to New York : Something Fishy
Waterfront Aquariums are a fantastic way to teach boating kids--and adults--about the life that surrounds them every time they venture out on the water.
Children's Museums, Maine to New York : Shore Leave
Looking to combine time on the water with some fun, educational activities for the kids? Check out these six great children's museums, all located within walking distance of the water.
Georgetown Island, ME : Great Escape
Scenes from an idyllic family vacation on Georgetown Island, where you don't need much of a boat to enjoy the wonders of Mid-Coast Maine.
Cape Cod, MA : Picture Perfect Pamet
Tiny Pamet Harbor may not be the biggest or most famous port on Cape Cod, but it has a lot to offer boaters seeking natural beauty and convenient access to Cape Cod Bay.
Salem, MA : Sampling Salem Sound
Trailerboaters will find that Salem Sound, with its numerous launch ramps and historic sights, great fishing and scenic coastline, makes an ideal daytrip destination. Of course, you're welcome to stay longer.
Nantucket, MA : Outback ACK
Peaceful Madaket Harbor, on the secluded western tip of Nantucket, offers the perfect spot for a family vacation and a different perspective on the famous island.
Narragansett Bay, RI : Bay of Plenty
Easy access, protected waters, great fishing and a host of cool places to dock or drop anchor are just a few reasons to spend a day on Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay.
Narrow River, RI : Narrow Minded
Take a ride down Rhode Island's scenic Narrow River from source to sea, and learn about the history of this unique waterway and the challenges it faces.
Sakonnet, RI : Ghosts of Sakonnet
Take a trip back in time to find out what fishing was like in the 1800's at one of the most exclusive clubs in America.
Chesapeake City, MD : Shore Things
Things to see and do, shopping, dining, special happenings, and information.
Baltimore Inner Harbor : Shore Things
Baltimore's effervescence is captured in the bustling waterfront area known as Inner Harbor.
Rock
Hall, MD : Shore Things
Once a fishing village whose harbor was thick with working skipjacks, Rock Hall has undergone a dramatic transformation.
Annapolis & Eastport, MD : Shore Things
Yachts, sail and power, set the decidedly nautical tone of Maryland's capital.
Thomas Point Lighthouse
The last of the screwpile lighthouses is now open for tours.
Solomons, MD : Shore Things
Formerly an island attached to the mainland in 1870 via a bridge built
atop oyster shells, Solomons and its residents have long been linked to
the Chesapeake.
Washington, DC : Shore Things
It's easy to think of Washington simply as the nation's capital. There are government buildings, many quite impressive, and grand monuments, but they just scratch the surface.
Two travelers on a small sailboat try to put the whole
National Harbor experience into perspective.
Alexandria, VA : Shore Things
Things to see and do, shopping, dining, special happenings, and information.
Discovering Captain John Smith's Rappahannock
A major artery on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, the Rappahannock both challenged and fascinated its famous explorer/cartographer.
Urbanna, VA : Shore Things
Long a favorite destination for boaters who enjoy Urbanna Creek's protected anchorage and numerous marinas, this town has broader appeal as well.
Deltaville, VA : Shore Things
Easy-going Deltavile is all about boats.
Yorktown, VA : Shore Things
History runs deep in this port town, which was founded in 1691.
Portsmouth,
VA : Shore Things
Things to see and do, shopping, dining, special happenings, and information.
Norfolk,
VA : Shore Things
Energetic, sophisticated, fun-- Norfolk is a port of call where there never seems to be enough time to do all you hope to do.
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