Forget the seashore – this stunning lake in Massachusetts may just be your new favorite swimming spot. Lake Cochituate is secluded, beautiful, and just begging to be visited. Here’s what you need to know for your next lakeside beach day.
Lake Cochituate is located in Middlesex County between the towns of Natick, Wayland, and Framingham.
It was originally used as a water reservoir for Boston, but is now a recreational spot popular with those looking to do a spot of kayaking, swimming, and boating.
You can find driving directions to Lake Cochituate by clicking here. For more of the most stunning swimming and boating lakes in Massachusetts, check out some of our favorites here.
Natural wonders abound in the Bay State. From places like Chesterfield Gorge to Mount Greylock, the Cape Cod National Seashore, and more, there are some jaw-dropping places just about everywhere you look. The Brewster Tidal Flats in Massachusetts is a natural wonder you may have heard of before and absolutely one natural wonder you have to see for yourself to believe.
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The Brewster Tidal Flats extend nearly 10 miles along Cape Cod Bay from Brewster through North Eastham. You can see the flats at low tide when the water recedes over one mile into the bay.
Once the tide goes out, there's sand as far as the eye can see. Many people like to walk far out onto the flats during the low tide. I did that with my dad and children one summer and it was quite an adventure!
During low tide across the flats, you can see sandbars, clam beds, oyster farms, and tidal pools that are overflowing with life. It's an extraordinary time to be here. We all took time to see what sea creatures we could find in the tide pools.
This great expanse provides a wonderful place to hike, look for seashells, find sea life, and just marvel at such a magnificent natural phenomenon. People also come here to go oystering.
While they aren't the largest tidal flats in the world, it's amazing to have the largest mudflats on the entire North American continent right here in Massachusetts. These tidal flats are among the most unique and best natural wonders in Massachusetts to see and experience.
Because crabs were coming after our feet as we walked, I decided that a pair of water shoes would be necessary for next time!
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Take a look at this video of the Brewster Tidal Flats in Massachusetts by Christopher Seufert:
Every time I've seen the tidal flats at low tide, my jaw drops. It's one of the most extraordinary natural wonders in Massachusetts. Have you witnessed the Brewster Tidal Flats in Massachusetts yet? It's such a fascinating natural phenomenon that happens to be the largest tidal flats in North America! To learn more about the Brewster Tidal Flats, visit the Brewster Chamber of Commerce website.
The Small Town Pond In Massachusetts That’s An Idyllic Summer Day Trip
Morses Pond in Wellesley, Massachusetts, offers a refreshing and family-friendly freshwater swimming spot with clean water, a sandy beach, and various amenities.
Anyone who has lived in Massachusetts for a while knows that the summers here can get uncomfortably hot and humid. I always find that one of the best ways to seek relief from the heat is to spend a day cooling off at the beach. While I am a big fan of the ocean, I still find the New England waters a bit too chilly for me to bear at times.
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When I want to skip the teeth chattering and limb numbness but still want to spend a day swimming in the water and sitting back in my comfortable beach chair, I opt to visit a local lake or pond. Massachusetts is filled with several wonderful freshwater swimming spots and Morses Pond in Wellesley is one of the best. You can purchase a nonresident season pass and enjoy a summer full of fun and relaxation.
Morses Pond is only a short drive from Boston, but a trip here will make you feel like you are worlds away from all the chaos of the city.
