• Introduction
• 1. Aspen
• 2. Avalon
• 3. Fire Island
• 4. Little St. Simons Island
• 5. Lopez Island
• 6. Mackinac Island
• 7. Monhegan Island
• 8. Nags Head
• 9. Nantucket
• 10. South Padre Island

Monhegan Island

Artists and urban-dwellers have been seeking refuge on Maine’s car-free Monhegan Island for years, drawn in by its rugged terrain and timeless solitude. Photographers will find Lobster Cove hard to resist, with its many flat rocks on which to set up shop and capture the surf and even a shipwreck. Anyone interested in learning about the history and culture of the area can head to the Monhegan Museum, set in what was once the home of the lighthouse keeper and showcasing the works of many local artists. In fact, an artists' colony on the island has been in existence for more than 100 years, with several works available for purchase at the numerous artists’ studios – an artistic reminder of the island's peace and tranquility is guaranteed to top the typical gift-shop coffee mug, hands down.

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