You can’t beat Mystic, Connecticut for that authentic New England vibe. With its quaint waterfront, lighthouses and seafaring ambiance, it remains a popular destination for fans of maritime history, watersports, vintage sailing vessels and coastal scenery. The historic seaport was a major shipbuilding site from the 1700s to the
Located between Bar Harbor and Kennebunkport, Portland offers a scenic setting of lobster boats, lighthouses, long strands of sandy beaches and stunning views of Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you’re in town for a day, a long weekend or an extended stay at a private boat lift
With the Cumberland River looping around the city, Nashville is a prime destination for history, music and outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing, boating and camping are popular at Percy Priest Lake, which offers several marinas for those trailering a boat from private boat slips for rent. Music City is also a popular
Just like a generator that you may have for your house, a marine generator keeps appliances, heaters and electronics running on board the boat. If the power happens to go out at the marina or private boat dock rental, or if you’re “on the hook,” a marine generator makes
Whether you’re a serious angler or only out on the lake on weekends, your main goal is probably to catch more fish. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by adding downriggers or outriggers to your center console, bass boat, sportfishing boat or even pontoon boat. Along
Set against the backdrop of snowy Mount Hood and the waterways and private boat dock rentals of the Columbia River and the Willamette River, Portland makes an excellent anchorage for a Pacific Northwest trip. Go fishing for chinook salmon and sturgeon, drift past houseboats on the Willamette River or cruise
New Haven, located between Stamford and New London, overlooks Long Island Sound where the Quinnipiac River flows into New Haven Harbor (eventually joining Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean). Home to Yale University, the Connecticut city sits on the southern end of the state and offers a wide array
Located on the Atlantic Coast between Vero Beach and Stuart, Fort Pierce offers fishing, boating, swimming, eco-tours and other outdoor recreation in a setting steeped with Old Florida charm and a small-town Main Street ambiance. Add in that pristine 21 miles of beachfront property, and you’ve got
Home to parks, cultural sites, historic attractions and Milwaukee Brewers baseball at American Family Field, Milwaukee offers a wide variety of things to do and see along the western shores of Lake Michigan. Additional waterways include Milwaukee Bay, the Milwaukee River, the Menomonee River and the Kinnickinnic River. You’ll
Imagine you’re motoring back to a private boat dock rental after fishing the flats, watching the sunset over the bay or docking and dining at a waterfront restaurant. Unlike the highway, there aren't any nice illuminated street lights on the water. Some of those markers (especially in
Among the lakes, caves and mountains of the Ozarks sits a world-class entertainment and boating destination. Located south of Lake of the Ozarks in southwest Missouri, Branson offers swimming, bass and trout fishing, hunting, boating, kayaking and jet-skiing. You’ll find marinas, boat ramps and private boat docks
The town of Sleepy Hollow is well-known for a certain headless horseman (thank you, Washington Irving), a boatload of Halloween events and the beautiful Hudson River Valley. Located north of Yonkers and south of Albany, Sleepy Hollow offers attractions for the whole crew. It sits on the east side