New England is well known for its beaches – and for good reason. New England is where you can see some of the most beautiful sunsets, visit a lighthouse, take a ride on a vintage carousel and ride the waves on a surfboard. Many of these beaches have been preserved and some are rich in unique and rare fauna and flora, enriching New England even further. Here are the best beaches in New England.

Goosewing Beach Preserve, Rhode Island

© Goosewing Beach Preserve, Rhode Island

Nantucket Beaches, Massachusetts

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