Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
5 expert reviews
“With more than 7,600 acres of protected dunes, salt and freshwater marshes and a decommissioned lighthouse, the gorgeous Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge will make you feel like a trailblazer.”
– U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"7600-acre wildlife refuge, spreading from Morris Island to encompass the shifting sands of the uninhabited North Monomoy and South Monomoy barrier islands."
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Travel + Leisure
"Spread across three islands near Chatham, the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is a protected area for migratory birds and a popular place to walk."
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Travel + Leisure
"Get a little more outside time by visiting the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, which helps to protect a host of animals, including migratory birds, horseshoe crabs, tiger beetles, gray seals, and more"
Fodor's
"A haven for bird-watchers, the refuge is an important stop along the North Atlantic Flyway for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds...it also provides nesting and resting grounds for 285 species."
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