Food Scene
The Landing at 7 Central
7 Central StOverlooks river
Sightseeing
Unique to the area- a rare opportunity see whales and enjoy a pleasant boat ride- great for the whole family
41 locals recommend
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StUnique to the area- a rare opportunity see whales and enjoy a pleasant boat ride- great for the whole family
Parks & Nature
Ravenswood Park
Ravenswood ParkLovely walk- can bring your dog if you have one
One of the most beautiful beaches in New England- with some of the clearest water
42 locals recommend
Singing Beach
Beach StOne of the most beautiful beaches in New England- with some of the clearest water
National Geographic called this one of the top 10 family beaches in America. Miles of unspoilt beach, dunes and hiking trailer. Good concession stand and changing room.
124 locals recommend
Crane Beach
National Geographic called this one of the top 10 family beaches in America. Miles of unspoilt beach, dunes and hiking trailer. Good concession stand and changing room.
Arts & Culture
Nearby world class museum has exhibits relevant to local environs and international renown artists
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StNearby world class museum has exhibits relevant to local environs and international renown artists
Shopping
Great place to poke around and pick up a beach read. Includes a children's area
Manchester By the Book
27 Union StGreat place to poke around and pick up a beach read. Includes a children's area
Utopia Farms
1 Atwater AveLocal produce 1 minute from the house.
Essentials
Right on the way to beach- has a great deli department that can make sandwiches for the beach. Also good fish for dinner
73 locals recommend
Crosby's Marketplace
62 Central StRight on the way to beach- has a great deli department that can make sandwiches for the beach. Also good fish for dinner
Getting Around
Quick trip into historic Boston. Some of the cars are double decker so you can sit high up and enjoy the water views on the way into the city. Visit the Museum of Science or the MFA.
10 locals recommend
MBTA Commuter Rail
10 Exchange StQuick trip into historic Boston. Some of the cars are double decker so you can sit high up and enjoy the water views on the way into the city. Visit the Museum of Science or the MFA.