Food Scene
Great breakfasts. Affordable. Get there early on the weekends because there is usually a line. But don't worry it moves quickly!
Brothers Deli Restaurant
404 Main StGreat breakfasts. Affordable. Get there early on the weekends because there is usually a line. But don't worry it moves quickly!
Red Sugar Cafe
24 Vernon StFantastic Thai food in a homey atmosphere.
You have to visit for their delicious muffins. My favorites are the pumpkin and gingerbread. They also make a mean latte. Opens early!
Gingerbread Construction Co
52 Main StYou have to visit for their delicious muffins. My favorites are the pumpkin and gingerbread. They also make a mean latte. Opens early!
Creations Cafe
400 Main StThese guys put love into their coffee. They also have wonderful wraps.
If you are looking for a fun place for Italian try Sabatino's. A five minute walk from the house and it is always bustling on Friday nights.
Sabatino's Restaurant
330 Main StIf you are looking for a fun place for Italian try Sabatino's. A five minute walk from the house and it is always bustling on Friday nights.
In my opinion, the best restaurant on the North Shore. Spend the day at Singing Beach and have lunch at 7 Central.
7 Central
7 Central StreetIn my opinion, the best restaurant on the North Shore. Spend the day at Singing Beach and have lunch at 7 Central.
Charm Thai Bistro
412 Main StReally good Thai. I love the crispy chicken.
Get up early and buy a fresh loaf for breakfast. Stop in at Creations Cafe on the way home to pick up a latte.
The Bread Shop
38b Main StGet up early and buy a fresh loaf for breakfast. Stop in at Creations Cafe on the way home to pick up a latte.
Cravings
389 Main StGreat ice cream just a five minute walk from the house.
Unbelievable ice cream. Always a line on a hot summer night. Walkable if you are up for a nice stroll!
Meletharb Homemade Ice Cream
393 Lowell StUnbelievable ice cream. Always a line on a hot summer night. Walkable if you are up for a nice stroll!
Essentials
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveLove Market Basket. Fantastic prices and good quality.
You can't beat Farmland's deli counter. Quality produce and fresh Italian specialties.
6 locals recommend
Farmland
415 Main StYou can't beat Farmland's deli counter. Quality produce and fresh Italian specialties.
Shaw's
34 Essex StBig grocery store within walking distance from the house.
Shopping
Large mall with all the stores you'll need. A 15 minute drive from the house.
23 locals recommend
Burlington Mall
Large mall with all the stores you'll need. A 15 minute drive from the house.
Outdoor 'mall'. Some good restaurants and a Whole Foods. A 10 minute drive from the house.
12 locals recommend
Market Street
Market StreetOutdoor 'mall'. Some good restaurants and a Whole Foods. A 10 minute drive from the house.
Everything Else
Be sure to 'walk the lake'. Folks drive for miles to run, walk and bike around the 3.2 mile (5 k) path. Beautiful sunrises.
16 locals recommend
Lake Quannapowitt
Be sure to 'walk the lake'. Folks drive for miles to run, walk and bike around the 3.2 mile (5 k) path. Beautiful sunrises.
Arts & Culture
Showcase Cinemas de Lux Woburn
25 Middesex Canal ParkwayPretty great cinema.
IMAX theatre five minutes from the house.
6 locals recommend
IMAX 3D Theater at Jordan's Furniture Reading
50 Walkers Brook DrIMAX theatre five minutes from the house.
Sightseeing
Every street has some history. Learn about the famous Salem witch trials. Visit the Peabody Maritime Museum.
163 locals recommend
Salem
Every street has some history. Learn about the famous Salem witch trials. Visit the Peabody Maritime Museum.
Rockport
Cute town for shopping and soaking in the sun.
Small, quaint and adorable town by the water. Singing Beach is a favorite.
17 locals recommend
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Small, quaint and adorable town by the water. Singing Beach is a favorite.
So much to see in this pretty and historic little town just a 30 minute drive from the house. Visit Louisa May Alcott's home - best $10 you will spend!
6 locals recommend
Concord
So much to see in this pretty and historic little town just a 30 minute drive from the house. Visit Louisa May Alcott's home - best $10 you will spend!
Parks & Nature
Can you hear the sand sing? They say you can at Singing Beach. Parking is a tad expensive at $25.
42 locals recommend
Singing Beach
Beach StCan you hear the sand sing? They say you can at Singing Beach. Parking is a tad expensive at $25.
Apparently Revere Beach is America's first public beach. Quiet in the mornings but it can get busy. Eat lunch at Kelly's! Parking is free.
77 locals recommend
Revere Beach
Apparently Revere Beach is America's first public beach. Quiet in the mornings but it can get busy. Eat lunch at Kelly's! Parking is free.
Crane Beach
Great family beach. Parking costs between $10 - $25 per car.
Good Harbor Beach
Lovely beach with good amenities. Paid parking.