List of summer colonies


The term summer colony is often used, particularly in the United States, to describe well-known resorts and upper-class enclaves, typically located near the ocean, lakes, or mountains of New England, the Northeast [United States], or the Great Lakes.
While some have roots in the 18th Century, many began in the 19th Century with the development of railroads and steamships and expanded with the invention of the automobile.
Many of these historic communities are considered quiet bastions of old money, though some, such as The Hamptons, are now well known for their celebrity-driven social scenes. Additionally, their economies tend to be driven largely by this tourist trade, particularly those communities that are remote or on islands. Some summer colonies within sufficient proximity to an urban center, such as Lake Bluff, Illinois or Denville, New Jersey, may eventually become a year-round commuter town, while retaining the original character.
In Canada, the term cottage country is often preferred.

Well-known summer colonies in North America

United States

[California]

[Connecticut]

[Delaware]

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[Illinois]

[Maine]

[Maryland]

[Massachusetts]

[Michigan]

[Minnesota]

[Missouri]

[New Hampshire]

[New Jersey]

Listed from north to south:

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[North Carolina]

Listed from north to south:

[Ohio]

[Pennsylvania]

[Rhode Island]

[Virginia]

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Rosario Resort and Spa, Orcas Island, was a hangout for John Wayne. The Wayne family's summers were often spent in the waters off the Pacific Northwest coast, from Seattle to the San Juans.

[Wisconsin]

Canada

[Prince Edward Island]

[Nova Scotia]

[New Brunswick]

[Quebec]

[Ontario]

[Manitoba]

[Saskatchewan]

[Alberta]

[British Columbia]

Summer colonies outside of North America

The Philippines