Coastal towns have lots of charm and Rhode ... from breweries and wineries to regattas and Gilded Age mansions — and that’s just the start. Go paddleboarding or sailing, visit the ...

New England is home to a variety of vacation destinations. But with so many picture-perfect towns spread from the coast to the mountains, it's hard to decide where to head for a weekend getaway.

Here are seven of the best small coastal towns in New England for a beach vacation. Just a shell's throw away from the bustling town of Mystic is the antithesis of a tourist magnet. Connecticut's ...

"For visitors looking to enjoy the true essence of a coastal New England escape, the North Shore suburb of Newburyport is a welcome respite from the congestion of the city," Island Magazine stated.