Springtime spent beachside in Florida or California is never a bad idea. But it’s no secret it can also get crowded. If you’re looking to trade in a busier scene for a somewhat quieter but still enjoyable one instead, consider a trip to the northeast region.  Here are 3 places to visit this spring. 

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Beautiful blooms, a salty sea breeze, New England eats, and some whale watching too. What’s not to love?

Things to do: 

• Take a nature walk. 
• Hike or bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail. 
• Grab lunch and an ice cream cone at Four Seas. 
• Smell fresh flowers at the Daffodil Festival and Brewster for the Bloom Festival.  
• Pay for a lighthouse tour. 
• Get out on the water with Maritime Days. 
• Go antique shopping in Sandwich. 

Read more: Budget-Friendly Bites in Cape Cod. 

Mystic, Connecticut 

This charming seaside town has a little bit of everything. 

Things to do: 

• Explore the Mystic Seaport Museum & Village.
• Spend all day sailing, snorkeling, swimming, and more on a local charter. 
• Visit the Mystic Aquarium. 
• Experience the Connecticut Wine Trail. 
• Stroll Downtown Mystic. 
• Order a pie at Mystic Pizza. 
• Shop around Olde Mystick Village.

Bar Harbor, Maine 

Find out why Spring is considered to be the best time to visit this New England town filled with lakes, wildlife, and sweet serenity. 

Things to do: 

• Visit Acadia National Park. 
• Watch the boats pass by Frenchman Bay. 
• Enjoy a casual seafood dining experience at Geddy’s. 
• Stroll the Bar Harbor Pier. 
• Take a tour with The Natural History Center. 
• See a live show at Criterion Theatre.