Slide 15 of 31: Also known as Mississippi Gulf Coast or, appropriately, “The Secret Coast”, this 62-mile (100km) stretch may be something of a surprise to those who think Mississippi is all blues, BBQ and bayous. This area has a bit of that too, of course, alongside caster-sugar beaches, casinos, golf courses and fishing piers. Idyllic, shell-scattered Ship Island is a short ferry hop away. COVID-19 measures are in place – check the official page for updates.Slide 31 of 31: Maine boasts some of the most beautiful yet relatively unexplored coastline in the US. Take this small seaside town, for example, whose sandy, dune-humped beach separates the Ogunquit River from the Atlantic Ocean. Perkin’s Cove is home to working lobstermen and waterside seafood spots. From July to September, tour boats cruise around lighthouses and pass by the oceanside sculpture garden at the Museum of American Art. The area has COVID-19 restrictions in place so check requirements before visiting.

Slide 15 of 31: Also known as Mississippi Gulf Coast or, appropriately, “The Secret Coast”, this 62-mile (100km) stretch may be something of a surprise to those who think Mississippi is all blues, BBQ and bayous. This area has a bit of that too, of course, alongside caster-sugar beaches, casinos, golf courses and fishing piers. Idyllic, shell-scattered Ship Island is a short ferry hop away. COVID-19 measures are in place – check the official page for updates.

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