Yankee Magazine recently picked 12 of the most beautiful places in New England, including a spot on Cape Cod Bay.

And that's why Yankee Magazine included three Massachusetts locales in their list of the 12 most beautiful places to visit in New England.

From sea to shining sea (and everywhere in between), we compiled the most beautiful places in the U.S. across all 50 states (plus D.C.).

The most interesting towns in the United States bring together the best of a beautiful country. These 10 distinctive ...