10 Islands in New England That You Shouldn't Miss

August 4, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Champlain Islands, Beals Island, Machias Seal Island, Brown's Bank, Damariscove Island, Mount Desert Island, Hog Island, Cabbage Island, Misery Islands, Castle Island.
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1. Champlain Islands

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Among the islands are North and South Hero, and Isle La Motte. There are also charming inns, among them the North Hero House and Shore Acres.

2. Beals Island

ME http://maineanencyclopedia.com/beals-island
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Beals Island

3. Machias Seal Island

Jonesport, ME +1 207-259-4484 http://www.boldcoast.com
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5.0 based on 34 reviews

Machias Seal Island

Protected habitat for many bird species.

4. Brown's Bank

Plymouth, MA
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Brown's Bank

5. Damariscove Island

Boothbay Harbor, ME
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Damariscove Island

One of the nation's earliest settlement sites.

6. Mount Desert Island

Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME 04609 +1 207-288-5005 http://www.barharborinfo.com
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Mount Desert Island

Home to Acadia National Park, this island off the coast of Maine with its beaches, sweeping cliffs and mountains offers visitors numerous recreational activities, from hiking, biking and following nature trails to swimming, sailing and kayaking.

Reviewed By mikey605 - Sevierville, United States

So much to see and do on Mount Desert Island! Acadia National Park, Whale Watching, Scenic Charters and Tours, Beaches, Shops, Golf, Hiking, Biking, Sea Kayaking, Plane rides, glider rides, helicopter flights, mini golf, if you want to do it you will find it on MDI

7. Hog Island

ME +1 843-340-8673 http://www.maineaudubon.org/explore/centers/hogisle.shtml
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Hog Island

8. Cabbage Island

Linekin Bay, Boothbay Harbor, ME +1 207-633-7200 http://www.cabbageislandclambakes.com
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Cabbage Island

Reviewed By TigerGirl0

Traveling in the time of covid means staying flexible, lowering the bar a bit, and remembering that everyone (with a few exceptions) are trying their best to keep things afloat. This Clambake is a long-standing summer tradition for my family, and when I found out we'd be able to still ship out on the Bennie Alice this summer even though the pandemic is on, I was purely thrilled. Wondering what to expect, given how much trouble places are having with the staffing, but figuring that several hours on Cabbage Island would be great no matter how the Clambake went. Happy to say that if it hadn't been for everyone wearing masks on the boat (absolutely required, no arguments) and inside the building, I'd never have known anything at all was amiss. The family was just as friendly - and the matriarch was even there as usual, to greet us all as we came off the boat - as ever. The food was just as great as ever, the island was just as beautiful as ever, the cruise (even with masks) was just as nice as ever. And everyone was taking the infection control seriously and behaving responsibly (without getting nutty and weird), so no worries on that front. This Clambake is always an amazing event, which is why so many people make it an annual tradition, and this year it also gave us the gift of briefly forgetting about all of this crazy stuff, and just being able to relax and not worry about any problems bigger than how to keep stains off our t-shirts. Lovely. Would absolutely recommend!

9. Misery Islands

Salem Sound, Salem, MA 01944 +1 888-400-0601 [email protected] http://www.sea-shuttle.com
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Misery Islands

Take a boat to Great Misery and enjoy memorable views of Salem Sound and the North Shore.

10. Castle Island

2010 William J Day Blvd end of Carson Beach, on Pleasure Bay, Boston, MA 02127 +1 617-268-5744 http://www.mass.gov/locations/castle-island-pleasure-bay-m-street-beach-and-carson-beach
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Castle Island

The site of a fort erected in 1634, Castle Island is a great place to walk, jog or just unwind and enjoy the view.

Reviewed By Northern_Traveler00 - Boston, United States

12 months a year you can find us at Castle Island, enjoying the breezes (and winter winds) taking the approx 2 mile walk around Pleasure Bay and the old fort. Lunch (or breakfast) at Sullivan's is a great and inexpensive stop to enjoy a meal watching the planes and boats and people

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