There aren’t too many places in the world where you are almost always guaranteed to see a whale (or at least some form of marine life) every time you visit. But Stellwagen Bank in Massachusetts is one place where you can. Set off the coast between Cape Ann and Cape Cod, this marine sanctuary is heaven on earth for those who want to see marine life.

Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a large federally-protected ocean sanctuary covering an area of 842 acres. It can be found at the mouth of the Massachusetts Bay.
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This is the only marine sanctuary located in New England and it happens to be the best area for whale watching in the region.
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You can book with one of several whale-watching companies out of Plymouth, Provincetown, and Cape Ann. The best times of the year to go see whales at Stellwagen Bank are between mid-May and October.
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Several whale species spend time here each year. On a whale watch, you may see orca, fin whales, blue whales, minke whales, and a variety of dolphins.
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There's nothing more magical than seeing a whale out in its natural habitat. And it's also quite special to see how a child reacts to seeing a whale out in the wild! Whale-watching is one of the best family-friendly activities you can do.
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Aside from whale watching, birdwatching, fishing, diving, and boating are also quite popular activities at this sanctuary out in the water. While this sanctuary is not on land, it offers plenty of things to see and do. There's no place quite like it!
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Have you taken a whale watch to Stellwagen Bank in Massachusetts? If you have, did you see any whales? For more information, visit the Stellwagen Bank website.

Another one-of-a-kind sanctuary you may want to visit sometime is Wolf Hollow, a wolf sanctuary in Massachusetts.

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