When you think of boardwalks, perhaps one with arcades, restaurants, and shops by the beach is what first comes to mind. While Salisbury Beach in Essex County does have a boardwalk like that, there are several around Cape Cod that provide a more serene experience. Read further to find out about a few of the most spectacular boardwalks in Massachusetts that you can visit in one day.

1. Sandwich Boardwalk
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Boardwalk Road, Boardwalk Rd, Sandwich, MA 02563, USA
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One of the most well-known boardwalks in Massachusetts has to be Sandwich Boardwalk. At 1,350 feet long, this boardwalk spans across Mill Creek and a marsh leading to the gorgeous dunes and beach along Cape Cod Bay. Take your time enjoying the scenery and read the inscriptions on the boards along the way.

Read our previous coverage on the Sandwich Boardwalk to learn more.
2. Swan Pond Boardwalk
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75 Meadowbrook Rd, West Yarmouth, MA 02673, USA
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Found within the Meadowbrook Conservation Area in Yarmouth, Swan Pond Boardwalk is 310 feet long and leads directly from the parking lot to Swan Pond. This boardwalk is handicap accessible so it can be enjoyed by just about anyone. Feel free to take your time and sit on a bench overlooking the pond to watch the variety of bird species flying or swimming by.

Visit the Yarmouth Massachusetts website for more information.
3. Gray's Beach Boardwalk
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Grays Beach, 400 Center St, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675, USA
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Also known as Bass Hole Beach, Gray's Beach has a boardwalk that's about a quarter-mile in length. Similar in many ways to the Sandwich Boardwalk, this walkway is usually less crowded. View plenty of wildlife as you cross this boardwalk to a pristine beach along Cape Cod Bay.

Visit the Yarmouth Massachusetts website for more information.

Have you ever taken a stroll on these boardwalks in Massachusetts? What are your favorite boardwalks around the state? Tell us in the comments!

If you find yourself in Cape Cod, consider a scenic drive along Route 6A which leads to some of the Cape’s most beautiful places.

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