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New England Boating Vacations

New England Marinas, Boat Rentals & Vacations

Maine Boating Destinations & Where to Stay

Sebago Lake

Boating Opportunities: Maine’s second-largest lake offers expansive waters ideal for sailing, motorboating, and fishing. Numerous marinas provide boat rentals and public launch sites.
Where to Stay:
- Sebago Lake Lodge & Cottages – 28 Sebago Lake Rd, Raymond, ME 04071
- Point Sebago Resort – 261 Point Sebago Rd, Casco, ME 04015

Casco Bay / Portland Coastline

Boating Opportunities: Explore numerous islands, enjoy sailing excursions, and access well-equipped marinas.
Where to Stay:
- Inn by the Sea – 40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
- Portland Harbor Hotel – 468 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101

New Hampshire Boating Destinations & Where to Stay

Lake Winnipesaukee

Boating Opportunities: New Hampshire’s largest lake is perfect for sailing, speed boating, and fishing, with multiple marinas and rental services.
Where to Stay:
- The Margate on Winnipesaukee – 76 Lake St, Laconia, NH 03246
- Naswa Resort – 1086 Weirs Blvd, Laconia, NH 03246

Lake Sunapee

Boating Opportunities: A pristine lake offering sailing, kayaking, and motorboating, with several public boat launches and rental options.
Where to Stay:
- Sunapee Harbor Cottages – 35 Lake Ave, Sunapee, NH 03782
- Dexter’s Inn – 258 Stagecoach Rd, Sunapee, NH 03782

Vermont Boating Destinations & Where to Stay

Lake Champlain

Boating Opportunities: This expansive lake is ideal for sailing, fishing, and exploring numerous bays and inlets. Marinas and boat rentals are readily available.
Where to Stay:
- Basin Harbor Resort – 4800 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491
- Hotel Vermont – 41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401

Lake Memphremagog

Boating Opportunities: A scenic international lake extending into Canada, popular for sailing and motorboating.
Where to Stay:
- The Derby Line Village Inn – 1779 US Route 5, Derby Line, VT 05830
- WilloughVale Inn & Cottages – 86 Willoughby Lake Rd, Westmore, VT 05860

Massachusetts Boating Destinations & Where to Stay

Cape Cod & Islands

Boating Opportunities: Renowned for sailing, fishing, and island-hopping to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
Where to Stay:
- Wequassett Resort & Golf Club – 2173 Route 28, Harwich, MA 02645
- Harbor View Hotel – 131 N Water St, Edgartown, MA 02539

Boston Harbor

Boating Opportunities: Boston Harbor offers an exciting mix of historic waterfront exploration and modern sailing opportunities. It’s a popular location for sightseeing cruises and yacht charters.
Where to Stay:
- Boston Harbor Hotel – 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
- The Seaport Hotel – 1 Seaport Ln, Boston, MA 02210

Boating is a favorite New England Outdoor Activity. New England offers many lakes, ponds, and waterways to go boating. The mighty Connecticut River also offers boating options and is home to several marinas that will rent you a boat for a day on the water. Lakeside marinas on Lake Champlain, Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, Newfound Lake, and others have boat rentals available. To feature your New England boat tour, marina, or boat rental, contact us.

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VERMONT BOATING

lake-fairlee-2010 The absence of a coastline has not hindered boaters from flocking to Vermont for some outdoor fun on the water. The plethora of lakes and ponds throughout the Green Mountain state offers more than enough boating and waterfront options. Lake Champlain, Memphremagog, Lake Willoughby, Crystal Lake, Bomoseen, and Seymour Lake to name just a few. Find more Vermont Boating from VT LIVING.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE BOATING

Take a Boating Vacation in New Hampshire. With hundreds of lakes, ponds, and rivers, New Hampshire is a boaters’ paradise. Summer residents usually get their boats in the water by mid-June and enjoy the season until October. NH Boat rentals and boat sales are available at local marinas on Squam Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, Paugus Bay, Great Bay, Lake Sunapee, Newfound Lake, and others. Find more at New Hampshire Boating in NH Living Magazine.

MAINE BOATING

NE Boating Vacations Take a Maine Boating Vacation and set sail in the North Atlantic. Maine has over 2,500 lakes and 3,500 miles of beautiful coastline that are perfect for everyone’s boating pleasure. While many of the lakes are part of a state park, there are also locations that are maintained by local groups. This allows for more access points and makes it easier for everyone to get on the water. The Maine Living Activity Guide in ME Living will tell you about Maine boating.

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MASSACHUSETTS BOATING

Your Massachusetts Boating Vacation can include a visit to some of America’s most historic locations. In addition to the Massachusetts coastline’s picturesque beauty, there are also hundreds of inland lakes and rivers to drop your boat in at. From Cape Cod Canal and Boston Harbor to Quabbin Reservoir and Birch Hill Dam, there are many water spots to choose from. If you have a larger craft, plan on spending time at Cape Cod or Buzzards Bay, as many of the inland lakes are small and have many boating restrictions. The Massachusetts Activity Guide in MA Living will tell you more about popular New England Activities.

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CONNECTICUT BOATING

Visit Connecticut for boating. Connecticut has often been considered by many to be one of America’s most beautiful places to boat, and it offers hundreds of lakes, rivers, ponds, and Sounds to choose from. Spend some time fishing, sailing, and kayaking at Long Island Sound the next time you visit Connecticut. The Connecticut Activity Guide in CT Living will offer some activity ideas for Connecticut vacationers.

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A visit to the “Ocean State” of Rhode Island must include a boat tour, sunset cruise, or whale watch cruise. With many yachting and sailing clubs, boat builders, slips, and marinas, there’s no doubt Rhode Island is a boater’s paradise. Don’t let the size of this tiny state fool you – Rhode Island is brimming with fun boating options, as well as charters, tours, and races. Newport’s deepwater harbor has hosted America’s Cup race for many years, and Providence hosts an impressive boat show annually.

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