Picture the sea stretching out in front of you, seemingly infinite. Now imagine yourself strolling alongside the waves…without needing to stop every five minutes to fish your flip-flops out of the sand. This stunning oceanside boardwalk in Sandwich is the perfect place for a beautiful and hassle-free beach stroll.
The Sandwich Boardwalk is an absolutely marvelous spot to explore on a sunny day.
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It’s sometimes called the "plank walk" because it’s made of hundreds of grey wooden planks, some of them bearing names and messages.
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This 1,350-foot boardwalk might be the most enchanting place ever for a walk.
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It spans Mill Creek and stretches out over what seems like miles of beach grass and salt marsh.
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Though it may look as pretty as a picture, the boardwalk actually has a very practical purpose.
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It helps control beach erosion by allowing people to explore the shore without trampling beach grass and knocking down the dunes.
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Though it’s most popular during sunny weather, a visit to the boardwalk on a foggy day can be very atmospheric.
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If you feel like sitting down for a while, feel free to dangle your legs off the boardwalk or even hop in a kayak to explore Mill Creek.
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You’re sure to come back to this dreamy boardwalk on the shore again and again.
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Check out detailed driving directions to the boardwalk by clicking here. For another amazing place to explore by the seaside, try this stunning granite tower.
Address: 103 Wood Avenue, Sandwich, MA, 02563
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