8 Classic Late Summer Escapes (PHOTOS)

Rather than mourn the loss of bonfires on the beach and days spent wearing swimsuits, we're celebrating shoulder season, that in-between time that's perfect for a visit to coastal Maine, Rhode Island or New York.
This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. If you need to flag this entry as abusive, send us an email.

It's that magical time of year in the Northeast -- that stretch of still-warm weather after the summer weekenders head home and before the hoards of leaf-peepers hit the road. And rather than mourn the loss of bonfires on the beach and days spent wearing swimsuits, we're celebrating shoulder season, that in-between time that's perfect for a visit to coastal Maine, Rhode Island or New York. To make sure not a weekend goes to waste, Jetsetter put together an easy guide to shoulder season. Consider it our last call for lobster rolls, lighthouses and the rest of summertime's biggest perks. --Sara Morrow

Text, captions and photos courtesy of Jetsetter.com.

The Cottages at Cabot Cove, Kennebunkport, Maine

8 Last Minute Summer Getaways

Popular in the Community

Close

HuffPost Shopping’s Best Finds

MORE IN LIFE