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1. Tybee Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Myrtle Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Niagara Falls

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4. Cape May

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5. Hilton Head Island

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6. Virginia Beach

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7. Chincoteague

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8. Greenport, Long Island

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9. Charlottesville

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10. Roanoke

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11. Brunswick

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12. Annapolis

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13. Block Island

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14. Duxbury

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15. East Haddam

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16. Milton Beach

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17. Martha’s Vineyard & Cape Cod

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18. Fairhaven

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19. Bar Harbor

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20. Portsmouth

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21. Nags Head

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22. Bethany Beach

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23. St. Augustine

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The East Coast of the United States is rich in culture, history, and tradition, making it a premier vacation destination for just about any traveler. Summer vacationers flock to Myrtle Beach, Virginia Beach, Miami Beach, and every beach in between to enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Picture perfect islands like Martha's Vineyard and Hilton Head are popular with families and couples alike. There’s the fishing ambiance of New England, the dazzling allure of New York City, and the southern charm of Charlottesville.

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