Top Things to do in New England
Top Hotels in New England
- 1. The Verb Hotel
- 2. The Godfrey Hotel Boston
- 3. Seaport Hotel
- 4. Hampton Inn Boston Seaport District
- 5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Seaport District
- 6. The Glen House
- 7. Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District
- 8. The Revolution Hotel
- 9. Southbridge Hotel And Conference Center
- 10. Gorges Grant Hotel
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The 10 Best Piers & Boardwalks in New England, New England
Discover the best top things to do in New England, New England including Chipman's Wharf, Mattapoisett Harbor, Mansion Beach, Shipyard Park, Burlington Community Boathouse Marina, Perkins Pier, Bowen's Wharf, MacMillan Wharf, Bannister's Wharf, Fan Pier.
Restaurants in New England
1. Chipman's Wharf
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
We are a busy working wharf nestled in the community of Milbridge, overlooking the Narrraguagus Bay, located on the bold coast of Maine. Our business prides itself on our families heritage and passing on the traditions of several generations. We sell our daily catch of live Maine lobster and other sea bounty. Come visit us at the wharf for a wicked good downeast experience!
Reviewed By nautifish - Titusville, United States
We stopped by and were happily welcomed by a wealth of local knowledge and a great variety of fresh seafood to pick up and take home. It is not a restaurant, but a seafood market. Very clean. First time trying "Pickeled Wrinkles"..funny name but they are Whelks (sea snails) that are marinated in vinegar and sea salt. Not for everyone, but I liked them! Haddock in the area is not local, but comes from Canada. Salmon is the local fish, and of course a wealth of Lobster and clams. Surprising to find some very good seaweed salad there also!
2. Mattapoisett Harbor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Mayalavender - Los Angeles, United States
the wharf is a very active place with lots of boats being hauled in or out of the water. The harbor is beautiful with lots of large mansions on the waterfront to view as you sail past. There is an Inn across the street from the wharf that is popular with locals and visitors alike...I love this place and have spent a lot of time here...one of the most special places on the east coast. The wharf has beautiful parks of either side. The larger shipyard park has lots of special events weekly during the summer. The smaller park is a nice place to sit on a bench and read or just meditate, watch the water....
3. Mansion Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Secluded beach on Block Island.
Reviewed By heathergE7566KN - Boston, United States
Clean water and socially distanced beachgoers. Very respectful and chill atmosphere. Lots of families and good waves.
4. Shipyard Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Burlington Community Boathouse Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
At the centrally located Burlington Community Boathouse Marina, transient boaters will find dockage, services and a fantastic dockside restaurant, Splash. Whether you’re looking for hourly dockage, moorings or overnight dockage, the Boathouse Marina offers the greatest amount of dockage while not compromising on location! Boaters will find easy and close access to shopping, grocery stores, hardware stores and fantastic restaurants all within close walking distance. Located at our docks are the sailing charter companies Whistling Man Schooner and Let’s Go Sailing. The Spirit of Ethan Allen cruise boat also calls the Boathouse Marina home. Come pull up a seat in one of our Adirondack chairs located on our fully public dock and enjoy the best view in town! Free Wi-Fi is made available by Burlington Telecom
6. Perkins Pier
7. Bowen's Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
Welcome to Newport's premiere year-round destination! Brick walks, granite quays, and 18th century commercial wharf buildings bring you back to Bowen's beginnings as a thriving seaport in one of the finest natural harbors in New England. Trading with all corners of the world, then and now, Bowen's Wharf is central to the city's commerce and culture. Bowen's Wharf: The Anchor of the Newport Waterfront!
Reviewed By AUNYMARY - Oxford, United States
Walk around them all about 8 wharfs there , food , gifts , sights all around , deck eating , deck drinking haha
8. MacMillan Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, United States
I had biked into town to run some errands and decided it was a perfect day to walk the pier. The views of the harbor, the town and the outer Cape are striking . This time of year the the water in the harbor shimmers and the backdrop of the sapphire blue sky provides an optimal background for the Pilgrim Monument and the buildings in town center. As you head down the pier, the right side is lined with shops full of local art. Further down are the kiosks that serve as the offices for the whale watch, fishing charters and other attractions. Near the end of the pier is the Whydah Museum which tells a bit of local history and is complete with a gift shop. At the end of the pier are the ferry launches to Boston. This is a nice way to kill time while waiting for a table at the Lobster Pot.
9. Bannister's Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
What used to be the center of Newport's commercial seaport in the colonial days, is now the hub of Newport's harbor side shopping and dining, where you can find eclectic boutiques, sophisticated and casual restaurants side by side and cozy waterfront rooms.
Reviewed By MrsK3965
Here you can find great restaurants; lunches, dinners or cocktails. Nice shops for him or her. Artsy galleries, ice-cream or just the famous black pearl clam chowder can be enjoyed here, in this nice historic atmosphere. Recommended!
10. Fan Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By MerelyATourist
My wife and I visited during a week-long trip to Boston in early July. We had just cracked some Dungeness crab at The Barking Crab, which is located just beyond the start of one end of the pier, and we decided to walk the pier from there to burn off some of the resulting calories. To call it a pier seems a little strange since it's not straight like most piers; you walk its path in an arc. From it you can view the Boston Harbor with its many sailboats, tour boats, water taxis and other watercraft plying the waves. Near the other (far) end of the pier you can view across to Boston Logan International Airport and watch the passenger jets take off and land. This end also has a marina where some nice (read "expensive") private boats are moored and where some of the smaller tour boats are based. Water taxis also arrive and leave from there. Looking away from the water you can see some pretty unusual buildings, including at one end the John Moakley United States Courthouse with its deeply curved glass window facade and an abundance of newish and no doubt extremely expensive condominiums at the other end. With respect to real estate development this is evidently one of the newest parts of the city. My wife remarked that this was the kind of Boston she wanted to see. If I had known I wouldn't have taken her to see so many old historic sites, which of course is what Boston is mainly known for. At the far end of the pier we encountered Frank Anthony's Marina Cafe, which as I write this does not yet have a listing on TripAdvisor. It apparently opened only a few weeks prior. We had not had dessert at The Barking Crab so we purchased some gelato. The Cafe also serves hot items and has apparently applied for a liquor license. They do serve coffee, of course. The servers were friendly and the place, naturally, was very clean and shiny. If you have an occasion to walk the Fan Pier consider stopping by for a snack or a drink.
