Travelers from all over the planet visit New England during the summer months. Locals know that in exchange for a little patience and flexibility, it is possible to skip the high-season traffic and score a beautiful beach day at many of the region’s premier destinations. If you are willing to wait until September or October, you can visit world-class coastal communities for a fraction of the price. Here are a few fall favorites:
The Outer Cape
Miles from Worcester: 140
Travel Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Choose between the crashing waves at Ballston Beach or the gentle bay at Corn Hill, both in Truro. The sand dunes are especially striking in the absence of summer crowds, and all dogs are welcome after Labor Day. You’ll be lucky to land a reservation at Ceraldi on the Wellfleet town pier before they close for the season. Ceraldi’s passion for community-based sourcing is evident in the nightly tasting menu which tells a unique coastland story. On my last visit, I ate stracciatella as soft as ice cream and admired individual raviolis that had been hand-formed from a two-thousand-year-old strain of wheat. The chef, Michael Ceraldi, seats guests himself and talks them through all seven courses before laboring away in the kitchen for the remainder of the evening. Don’t leave without ordering the Allegrini 2011 La Poja Corvina, a structured red blessed by bouncing light. Truro Vineyard is also a nice way to pass an autumn afternoon; tastings take place every half hour. The 2019 Wellfleet OysterFest will take place on Oct. 19 and 20 this year.
Wingaersheek
Miles from Worcester: 84
Travel Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes
In the summer months, beachgoers need to arrive at Wingaersheek before 8 a.m. for any hope of getting in. This time of year, there’s no waiting in traffic or vying for spots. Wingaersheek is truly transportive on account of a series of glamorous rock formations that would look more at home in Barbados than they do in Gloucester. Snap on your waterproof case; local influencers have Instagrammed the expletive out of this beach. Stop in Rockport on the way home to enjoy some seaside dining along with a view of the lobster boats.
Newport
Miles from Worcester: 72
Travel Time: 1 hour, 17 minutes
Easton Beach has plenty of on-street parking and the waves sparkle with shades of pink due to a species of seaweed one can only suspect Taylor Swift had imported when she moved to Rhode Island. On Saturdays, the whole town turns out for polo. Don’t let the ponies distract you from the picnics. Polo fans go all out with candelabras, linens and fine China — come prepared. Tickets are shockingly reasonable, starting at $15. Newport has a variety of options for anyone prone to lounging in Adirondack chairs overlooking the water for hours on end while cocktail servers circulate with trays of Aperol spritz. Castle Hill is ideal for sailboat people. Newport Harbor Hotel satisfies the yacht crowd. The Chanler suits adventurers along the historic cliff walk. If you’re above it all, head to the roof of The Viking Hotel. As for a steadfast restaurant, I recommend Bar & Board Bistro on Thames Street.
2019-09-26 07:27:01Z
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