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Plum Island, MA
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Boston area
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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I love Plum Island, but if you're not familiar with the area it's vital to get information about areas to avoid due to riptides. These include the area where the Merrimack River flows into the ocean and a number of other places. People drown here nearly every year. There are no lifeguards, and the current is so strong in places... More

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Ipswich, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

beautiful white sand beach (slowly washing out to sea); love the area, wish parking was better. the reserve is amazing -- when it's accessible and there are no greenheads

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Nashua, NH
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Clean, reasonably priced parking. Tip - go on a weekday for a prime beach spot and cheaper parking!

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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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Turn Right on Sunset, pay the $5 to enter the Wildlife Refuge Park, and park in lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 if you want beach access -- note, after c. lot 3, you'll be driving on gravel. Very limited parking -- rangers close the gate when lots are full. Limited parking keeps the beach feeling like you're almost the... More

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