New England beaches especially in autumn are a treat to the eyes, breathtaking in their natural beauty, serene, and worth every penny. Discover famous coastlines from Maine to Rhode Island where sandy beaches and coastal paths welcome you as the seasons change.
It might be possible to observe a side of New England that is rarely seen during the frenetic activity of summer months as cool, crisp air dominates the scenes. Autumn brings more composed and serene splendor to many of the region’s famous beaches, from sandy sands in Newport, Rhode Island, to the jagged coastline of Maine at Ogunquit Beach.
Childhood memories are mixed with the simple pleasure of flying kites in the fall and the spectacular view of marine life in tide pools preparing for winter at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire.
Comparable, in this regard, is Hammonasset Beach in Connecticut, where walkers and cyclists throng in the fall. Peaceful boardwalks are lined with bayberry bushes and juniper berries.
While the clay cliffs and waves of the ocean at Martha’s Vineyard’s Moshup Beach turn heads like an almost mystical fall setting, Cape Cod’s Old Silver Beach in Massachusetts provides sunset views and access to the Shining Sea Bikeway. Gorgeous cranberry bogs and dunes covered in colorful beach plums and heather can be seen nearby at Nantucket’s Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge.
A trip through New England in the fall would not be complete without a visit to Rhode Island and to Newport’s Easton’s Beach, where the Cliff Walk provides panoramic views of shoreline and historic homes.
These beaches beckon guests to take advantage of the quiet of fall and affordable lodging at neighboring inns and resorts when the temperature drops and the crowds dissipate. Enjoy the fascination of October on New England’s coasts, where each beach embodies a unique seasonal charm.
