North Shore
Massachusetts’ North Shore, where history dances with modern charm, beckons visitors with its timeless allure. This coastal haven boasts centuries-old traditions intertwined with vibrant communities and scenic beauty. From historic seafaring towns to contemporary coastal living, the North Shore offers a captivating blend of the past and present.
Museums & Attractions
North Shore Children’s Museum
10 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960
North Shore Children’s Museum brings together children, families, and their community with accessible, hands-on learning through play.
Wenham Museum
132 Main St, Wenham, MA 01984
Wenham Museum celebrates childhood, interprets history, and explores culture for the enrichment of all generations in the greater North Shore community and beyond.
Castle Hill & Crane Estate
290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Experience the grandeur of a seaside estate, its marvelously landscaped grounds, restored Grand Allée, gardens, and Casino complex.
Hammond Castle
80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Hammond Castle Museum was constructed in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr. Visitors can explore the many rooms of the museum and the picturesque grounds and view of the Atlantic shore line.
Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
Maritime Gloucester inspires students and visitors to value maritime heritage, marine science, and environmental stewardship through hands-on education and experiences.
Food & Drink
Three Cod Tavern
141 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945
A longtime tavern offering seafood entrees & soups in warm, traditional surrounds with a full bar. It is one of Marblehead’s best places to enjoy classic New England fare.
Mai Tai Lounge
165 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945
The Mai Tai Lounge offers high quality cuisine and service — going beyond what is typically found in Asian cuisine.
The Landing
81 Front St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Located on Historic Marblehead Harbor, the Landing offers its guests fresh, local seafoods, and globally inspired cuisine as well as multiple gluten and dairy free menu items.
Beacon
123 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Located in the picturesque coastal community of Marblehead, The Beacon is one of Boston’s best kept secrets on the north shore.
Five Corners Kitchen
2 School St, Marblehead, MA 01945
French bistro fare, including housemade charcuterie, in a mod space with marble bar & large windows.
Mission Boathouse
1 Water St, Beverly, MA 01915
The Mission Boathouse offers an inviting space to socialize, unwind, and experience a world of flavors while enjoying incredible views from Beverly Pier.
Woodman’s of Essex
119 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929
Over 100 years ago, Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman invented the fried clam. Ever since then, Woodman’s seafood restaurant has been serving up hearty portions of seafood and memories to generations of loyal customers!
Breweries & More
Old Planters Brewing Co.
232 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
Our taproom has become a meeting place to hear local musicians, enjoy local artists, and get a taste of various foods in the Beverly area. It’s also a space where we would like ALL members of our community to feel welcome and accepted
Coastal Mass. Brewing
95 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Coastal Mass. Brewing offers a perpetually changing menu of hand crafted, bright, and explorative microbrews.
Backbeat Brewing Co.
31A Park St, Beverly, MA 01915
Backbeat Brewing Company offers a wide variety of styles of beer, full menu, and large socially distanced taproom. In addition, there is coffee, cold brew, and breakfast sandwiches.
Gentile Brewing Co.
59 Park Street, Unit 1 Beverly, MA 01915
Gentile Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated nano craft brewery. It is not only family-friendly but also dog friendly.
Ipswich Brewery
2 Soffron Ln, Ipswich, MA 01938
Ipswich Brewery’s diverse portfolio of beers has developed into a tradition shared not only by residents of eastern Massachusetts, but across New England.
True North Ale Company
116 County Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
“True North” reflects the nautical and maritime heritage of Ipswich and the surrounding communities.
Beach & Water
Crocker Park
11 Front St, Marblehead, MA
Crocker Park has some of the best views of Marblehead Harbor and offers a pavilion and gazebo, benches, restrooms, and a swimming dock.
Marblehead Lighthouse/The Neck
Follett St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Marblehead is a sailing mecca and a picturesque town with many eighteenth century homes and narrow, winding streets.
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples and whale song recordings.
Foote Brothers Canoe Rentals
230 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Try canoeing and kayaking, and you’ll agree that there is not a better way to exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and have fun with family and friends.
Crane’s Beach
310 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
Crane Beach is a 1,234-acre conservation and recreation property that consists of a four-mile-long sandy beachfront, dunes, and a maritime pitch pine forest.
Singing Beach
119 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
Singing Beach is just shy of a half-mile wide. The bathhouse was built in the early 1920s and features a small canteen/snack stand which is privately run.
Halibut Point
Gott Ave, Rockport, MA 01966
Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation are adjacent parcels of conserved, oceanside land located on Cape Ann in the town of Rockport, Massachusetts.
North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center
9 Tuna Wharf, Rockport, MA 01966
North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center equipps and guides you for all your paddle, hiking, and biking needs around the beautiful North Shore.
Plum Island
278 Northern Blvd, Newburyport, MA 01950
Plum Island Beach is a beautiful New England barrier island offering locals and visitors an opportunity to explore, play and relax.
Fun & Games
Castle Creek (mini-golf, go-carts, ice cream)
100-114 Swampscott Rd, Salem, MA 01970
Outdoor amusement center with go-karting, mini-golf, ice cream & snacks, plus a driving range.
Brooksby Farm
54 Felton St, Peabody, MA 01960
Historic farm for pick-your-own-fruit summer through fall, animals & shop, plus hayrides.
Water Park of New England
50 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
Water Park of New England provides everything you need for an adventure filled day, with slides and attractions to keep the good times rolling all day.
Conner’s Farm
30 Valley Rd, Danvers, MA 01923
Conner’s Farm offers hayrides, ropes course, jumping pillows, pedal carts, and so much more! Come pick your own fruits and pumpkins as well as see our farm animals and play areas.
Appleton Farms
MA-1A, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Wander past crop fields and cow pastures at one of the country’s oldest continuously operating farms.
Wolf Hollow
114 Essex Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Since our founding in 1988, our mission has maintained a focus on the preservation of the wolf in the wild through education and exposure.
