Brewster Tidal Flats In Massachusetts Are Largest In North America

Natural wonders abound in the Bay State. From places like Chesterfield Gorge to Mount Greylock, the Cape Cod National Seashore, and more, there are some jaw-dropping places just about everywhere you look. The Brewster Tidal Flats in Massachusetts is a natural wonder you may have heard of before and absolutely one natural wonder you have to see for yourself to believe.

The Brewster Tidal Flats extend nearly 10 miles along Cape Cod Bay from Brewster through North Eastham. You can see the flats at low tide when the water recedes over one mile into the bay.

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Once the tide goes out, there’s sand as far as the eye can see. Many people like to walk far out onto the flats during the low tide.

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During low tide across the flats, you can see sandbars, clam beds, oyster farms, and tidal pools that are overflowing with life. It’s an extraordinary time to be here.

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The Brewster Tidal Flats, also called the “mud flats,” cover an area of approximately 12,000 acres.

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This great expanse provides a wonderful place to hike, look for seashells, find sealife, and just marvel at such a magnificent natural phenomenon. People also come here to go oystering.

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The Brewster Tidal Flats also provide a breathtaking spot to watch the sunset.

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It’s amazing to have the largest mudflats on the entire North American continent right here in Massachusetts. It’s one of the most unique natural wonders to see and experience.

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Have you witnessed the Brewster Tidal Flats in Massachusetts yet? It’s such a fascinating natural phenomenon that happens to be the largest tidal flats in North America! To learn more about the Brewster Tidal Flats, visit the Brewster Chamber of Commerce website.