Singing Beach, Public beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea, United States.
The half-mile crescent beach stretches between Pickwith Point and Eagle Head, featuring clean waters and soft sand along the Atlantic Ocean coast.
The area transformed from a fishing village established in 1629 to a summer retreat for wealthy families from Boston, New York, and Chicago in the 1800s.
Henry David Thoreau visited the beach in 1859 and compared the sound of walking on its sand to the noise of waxing a table.
The beach facilities operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with a bathhouse containing restrooms, showers, and a concession stand for visitors.
The sand produces distinct sounds when walked upon due to specific grain composition including quartz, zircon, and feldspar minerals.
Location: Essex County
GPS coordinates: 42.56667,-70.76111
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:48
Massachusetts offers a range of locations beyond Boston and Cape Cod that receive fewer visitors. In the western part of the state, stone tower lookouts rise above forested hills, while waterfalls are located within state forests. Historic buildings from the 19th century stand in smaller communities, and gardens featuring native plant species are open to the public. The coastal region includes lighthouses on rocky points and beaches away from main travel routes. A museum houses a walk-through glass globe, geological formations show traces of past ice ages, and Victorian houses document different architectural styles. These places often require specific planning as they lie away from typical tourist routes.
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