Two of America's Best Resorts Are in New England

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One is in Massachusetts.

The Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod. Chatham Bars Inn

Hotels and resorts with great restaurants and activities make vacations more enjoyable, and two New England properties are doing it better, according to USA today Readers.

5 things to do when you visit Chatham

USA today On Wednesday, the publication released its list of the best hotels and resorts in the United States. The Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham is the No. 1 oceanfront resort in the country, and the Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine, is the No. 1 destination resort. The lists are part of the publication’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

“The best hotels and resorts offer a variety of amenities, activities and dining options to ensure you have a stellar experience.” USA today wrote.

Featuring a quarter-mile private beach and views of the Atlantic Ocean, Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod in Chatham has been welcoming guests since 1914.

“With 25 landscaped acres, poolside and beachfront cabanas and lounges, cottages, and six on-site dining options, there’s plenty to enjoy,” the post wrote. “Sit back in an Adirondack chair, walk into town, or head out on the water to watch for whales.”

A bedroom in a cabin on Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine. – Hidden pond

Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport is tucked away among 60 acres of trees on the southern coast of Maine.

“Travelers who can’t sit still can go stand-up paddleboarding at Goose Rocks Beach, chat with the resort’s groundskeeper, take a cocktail-making class or tour the property and surrounding area by bike,” the post wrote.

For the Readers’ Choice Awards Top 10 lists, USA today Travel experts select 20 nominees on topics ranging from food to accommodation, destinations and activities. The publication then asks readers to cast their votes to determine the top 10.

Check out the list of the best hotels and resorts in the United States.