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Thompson Island, MA

Our early settlers got it right when they established cities at the ocean’s edge. Cities like Boston offer the best of every world. You have every cosmopolitan resource set against a backdrop of every outdoor lover’s dreams.

Ah, the Florida Keys. Ernest Hemingway. Tennessee Williams. John James Audubon. For decades, the enchanting southernmost points have inspired artists near and far with their diverse culture, exotic landscapes and tropical vibe.
Amelia Island, FL

If you're looking for a great Sunshine State destination for your next family boating vacation, skip the crowds and visit Amelia Island.

Corpus christi, Tx
A mention of Texas may not bring boating to mind, but the state’s eastern Gulf coast—locally known as the Texas Coastal Bend—is a maritime treasure tinged with a taste of the Ol’ West.
If you're looking for a place with endless boating opportunities and unforgettable scenic beauty, then you'll definitely want to put the Finger Lakes of New York on the top of your list.
Just 70 miles south from San Diego is a weekend getaway that’s been a favorite for those in the know: Ensenada, Mexico on the Baja peninsula.
A dazzling array of boats set against a majestic backdrop of Mount Hood is a sight that greets skippers who cruise to Hayden Island -- Oregon's largest concentrated area of boating activity.
Beautiful Lake George, in New York’s Adirondack Park, is a vast natural paradise that's often compared to Lake Tahoe in Nevada, and Lake Como in Italy.
Coeur d'Alene, located just 34 miles east of Spokane, provides a natural beauty and upscale appeal that draws visitors from all over the world.
Lake Havasu, "America's Home for the London Bridge", has earned the reputation as the outdoor recreation mecca of the Southwest.
Lake of the Ozarks, a 95 mile-long stretch of boater heaven and the Midwest's premier family vacation destination, has more to offer than typical family fare.
Nestled among rolling hills and forests in the central area of the state, Lake Sinclair is one of Georgia 's best kept secrets.
You name it – if it involves water, it’s in Norwalk. Norwalk’s interesting maritime history and attractive position on the Sound make it one of the most popular destinations for shoreline travelers.
A historical treasure, Mackinac Island is a true vacationer's paradise that transports you back in time.
Located just seven miles off the Massachusetts coastline, the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard is a world apart, offering a vacation ambience unlike any other.
Country music may be what Nashville is best known for, but there's a whole lot more to the Music City. Just a few miles from the shadow of The Grand Ole Opry rests a haven for boaters.
St. Michaels has 1,200 year-round inhabitants, but in the summertime the tiny burg on Maryland’s eastern shore literally explodes with seasonal residents and guests who come for crabs, quaint cottages and the call of the Chesapeake.
The main attractions of the Okoboji area are the glacier-carved lakes. This beautiful chain of lakes extends from the Minnesota border southwest several miles and covers about fifteen thousand acres.

At the confluence of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, Wisconsin serves up natural amenities augmented with historical attractions that earned the 75-mile-long peninsula a place on Money Magazine’s list of “Top 10 Vacation Destinations in North America".