Islands Of Massachusetts: There Are More Than You Think
There is a lot of coastline in Massachusetts, but there are also plenty of islands here that would make a great day trip for you and the family.
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner! The islands in Massachusetts will make you want to curl your toes into the sand.
- L.L Fish Flanagan via Facebook
L.L Fish Flanagan via Facebook 1Plum Island, Essex County
The barrier island is an 11-mile stretch of beautiful sandy beaches and wild beach plum shrubs. Plum Island is divided into Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley and Ipswich and there are plenty of public beaches, local businesses and historical sites to explore.
- Nantucket Valdecir Souza via Facebook
Nantucket Valdecir Souza via Facebook 2Nantucket
Nantucket is filled with little shops, big beaches, incredible food, vibrant nightlife and lots of outdoor fun. Nantucket is a great vacation spot that has been loved by natives and visitors for years.
- Courtney Reagan via Facebook
Courtney Reagan via Facebook 3Castle Island, South Boston
Castle Island is a 22-acre public park that boasts incredible views of the Boston skyline and is open year round.
- Martha's Vineyard Daniella Crete via Facebook
Martha's Vineyard Daniella Crete via Facebook 4Martha's Vineyard
The Vineyard is known as Nantucket big sister and is full of cute shops, sandy beaches, and don't miss the Flying Horses Carousel in Oak Bluffs which is the oldest operating carousel in the nation.
- Grape Island, Jake Taylor via Facebook
Grape Island, Jake Taylor via Facebook 5Grape Island, Boston Harbor
The 54-acre island features winding woody trails, stony beaches and plentiful campsites which is great for the outdoorsy types.
- Monomoy Island, John Ericson via Facebook
Monomoy Island, John Ericson via Facebook 6Monomoy Island
This island in Chatham has no permanent residents and no paved roads, but is a designated Federal Wildlife Refuge and a great place to spot some beautiful gray seals.
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