Food Scene
New American cuisine highlighted by wicked fresh local seafood w/ unrivaled romantic setting overlooking Atlantic Ocean. DATE NIGHT won’t be cheap … but you will always remember this place! 68 Bearskin Neck, Rockport. You MUST Call ahead for reservation!! (978) 546-9667 http://www.myplacebythesea.com/ VERY ROMANTIC!!!
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckNew American cuisine highlighted by wicked fresh local seafood w/ unrivaled romantic setting overlooking Atlantic Ocean. DATE NIGHT won’t be cheap … but you will always remember this place! 68 Bearskin Neck, Rockport. You MUST Call ahead for reservation!! (978) 546-9667 http://www.myplacebythesea.com/ VERY ROMANTIC!!!
Simple pizza fare ... 1 min walk across from Fire Station ... newly reopened (it used to be Harry's) new guys are making better pizza ... but it's super close ... and they deliver! But so does Pride's Deli down Rt. 127. Pride's Deli is open later (as late 2am cuz of Endicott College down the road)! 978-969-6526
6 locals recommend
Ellie's Pizza
728 Hale StSimple pizza fare ... 1 min walk across from Fire Station ... newly reopened (it used to be Harry's) new guys are making better pizza ... but it's super close ... and they deliver! But so does Pride's Deli down Rt. 127. Pride's Deli is open later (as late 2am cuz of Endicott College down the road)! 978-969-6526
20 min drive Gloucester - Boisterous gastropub pairs inventive New American eats with craft cocktails in a sharp, dark space. My brother (who is a gourmet) considers the Franklin his go-to dining spot in fish-town! metered street parking.
47 locals recommend
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main St20 min drive Gloucester - Boisterous gastropub pairs inventive New American eats with craft cocktails in a sharp, dark space. My brother (who is a gourmet) considers the Franklin his go-to dining spot in fish-town! metered street parking.
1 min walk around corner from fire station- Hale St Tavern offers hi quality food w/ refreshing atmosphere. Jen likes veg quesadilla. I like Jambalaya (extra spicy). Great sushi rolls & burgers. Complete menu w/ something for everyone. Full bar.
16 locals recommend
Hale Street
717 Hale St1 min walk around corner from fire station- Hale St Tavern offers hi quality food w/ refreshing atmosphere. Jen likes veg quesadilla. I like Jambalaya (extra spicy). Great sushi rolls & burgers. Complete menu w/ something for everyone. Full bar.
20 min drive - Peabody - Fav Greek restaurant. If U R looking 4 truly SPECIAL dining experience, Ithaki makes great choice. Rt 1 Peabody. Ithaki is bit pricey but worth it! Our fav app is mezze platter. Our fav entree is lamb shank (substitute pilaf for orzo w/ extra sauce)! Yummy!
21 locals recommend
Ithaki Modern Mediterranean
1A Hammatt St20 min drive - Peabody - Fav Greek restaurant. If U R looking 4 truly SPECIAL dining experience, Ithaki makes great choice. Rt 1 Peabody. Ithaki is bit pricey but worth it! Our fav app is mezze platter. Our fav entree is lamb shank (substitute pilaf for orzo w/ extra sauce)! Yummy!
18 min drive Gloucester - Fun pub atmosphere w/ LIVE BANDS or watch a game. Solid Americana menu (fish taco is great) includes sushi rolls, burgers + salads. 25 Rogers St. Waterfront view. Parking lot or street parking.
50 locals recommend
Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers St18 min drive Gloucester - Fun pub atmosphere w/ LIVE BANDS or watch a game. Solid Americana menu (fish taco is great) includes sushi rolls, burgers + salads. 25 Rogers St. Waterfront view. Parking lot or street parking.
20 min drive - Essex St Salem - Awesome lightly steamed Veg Restaurant in downtown Salem. Good prices & quick service. Gotta love Life Alive! This place is super yummy. I always order the Green Goddess with extra sauce. Wheatgrass. Kombucha on tap. Fun atmosphere. Seated dining. Metered street parking or Parking lot next to YMCA.
240 locals recommend
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts Ave20 min drive - Essex St Salem - Awesome lightly steamed Veg Restaurant in downtown Salem. Good prices & quick service. Gotta love Life Alive! This place is super yummy. I always order the Green Goddess with extra sauce. Wheatgrass. Kombucha on tap. Fun atmosphere. Seated dining. Metered street parking or Parking lot next to YMCA.
Unique super high quality raw veg restaurant with fresh juices, smoothies and wonderful food. FYI: Service is more European (i.e. slow). So DON't WAIT. Order your food ASAP (unless you have all day)!! But you won't find yummier veg food anywhere. Desserts & smoothies are to die for. I always start with a shot of wheatgrass. http://www.organicgardencafe.com/ (978) 922-0004
7 locals recommend
Organic Garden Cafe
294 Cabot StUnique super high quality raw veg restaurant with fresh juices, smoothies and wonderful food. FYI: Service is more European (i.e. slow). So DON't WAIT. Order your food ASAP (unless you have all day)!! But you won't find yummier veg food anywhere. Desserts & smoothies are to die for. I always start with a shot of wheatgrass. http://www.organicgardencafe.com/ (978) 922-0004
8 min drive - Manchester - Friendly local restaurant up the road (Rt 127) in Manchester by the Sea. Jen & I typically order baked haddock sandwich (light on salt for fries cuz they put on ton unless U tell them otherwise). Solid Americana menu & bar. Easy street parking.
18 locals recommend
Cala's Restaurant
7 Beach St8 min drive - Manchester - Friendly local restaurant up the road (Rt 127) in Manchester by the Sea. Jen & I typically order baked haddock sandwich (light on salt for fries cuz they put on ton unless U tell them otherwise). Solid Americana menu & bar. Easy street parking.
10 min drive - Essex World Famous destination for fried clams. Pricey & super popular. To be honest, many locals consider it touristy. J.T. Farnham's is our preferred go-to option from fried clams just up the road (Rt 133). Summer Lines can stretch very long. Easy parking.
37 locals recommend
Woodman's of Essex
119 Main St10 min drive - Essex World Famous destination for fried clams. Pricey & super popular. To be honest, many locals consider it touristy. J.T. Farnham's is our preferred go-to option from fried clams just up the road (Rt 133). Summer Lines can stretch very long. Easy parking.
OPEN LATE (2am weekends) Pizza, grinders, subs & other fast food fare. OPEN LATE for Endicott College kids. They deliver. Personally my go-to order is turkey-feta grinder with everything including hots. (978) 921-1109
6 locals recommend
Prides Deli and Pizzeria
644 Hale StreetOPEN LATE (2am weekends) Pizza, grinders, subs & other fast food fare. OPEN LATE for Endicott College kids. They deliver. Personally my go-to order is turkey-feta grinder with everything including hots. (978) 921-1109
Local homemade ice cream parlor. Popular in the summer. (1 min drive or 15 minute walk from 32 West) (978) 921-5311.
Also have 2nd location: 60 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea (978) 526-1663
18 locals recommend
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
143 Derby StLocal homemade ice cream parlor. Popular in the summer. (1 min drive or 15 minute walk from 32 West) (978) 921-5311.
Also have 2nd location: 60 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea (978) 526-1663
Dunkin'
40 Beach St1 min walk across street - Quick coffee & other amenities. Free Wifi.
http://www.choatebridgepub.com/
Authentic Neighborhood New England vibe pub serving delicious fried clams (since it's a pub, I was actually shocked how good the clams tasted). Smack right in the center of Ipswich, gotta love the location if you are going to Crane's Beach or other points in Ipswich. Prices are reasonable. Great beer options. One of the best pubs on Boston's north shore. [15 min drive from 32 West] 3 South Main St. Ipswich (978) 356-2931
26 locals recommend
Choate Bridge Pub
3 S Main Sthttp://www.choatebridgepub.com/
Authentic Neighborhood New England vibe pub serving delicious fried clams (since it's a pub, I was actually shocked how good the clams tasted). Smack right in the center of Ipswich, gotta love the location if you are going to Crane's Beach or other points in Ipswich. Prices are reasonable. Great beer options. One of the best pubs on Boston's north shore. [15 min drive from 32 West] 3 South Main St. Ipswich (978) 356-2931
Local high quality homemade chocolatier. Great for getting a local area gift to bring home! (2 min drive from 32 West). Go for the TURTLES!!! Avoid the cream-filled. UGH!
Prides Crossing Confections
590 Hale StLocal high quality homemade chocolatier. Great for getting a local area gift to bring home! (2 min drive from 32 West). Go for the TURTLES!!! Avoid the cream-filled. UGH!
Solid Indian food with good service. No lunch buffet. (978) 232-9009
12 locals recommend
Anmol Restaurant (Pick-Up Available)
258 Rantoul StSolid Indian food with good service. No lunch buffet. (978) 232-9009
Yummy Burritos & other quick Mex. 3 Doors down from the house. Great for easy take home food. Carlos (the cook) does superlative job.
The Avocado Pit
Yummy Burritos & other quick Mex. 3 Doors down from the house. Great for easy take home food. Carlos (the cook) does superlative job.
Recently opened Thai restaurant 3 door up the road from the house. I can't speak for how good Andalin is. But it's really easy to get Thai Food. And it looks successful.
Andalin Thai kitchen & bar
Recently opened Thai restaurant 3 door up the road from the house. I can't speak for how good Andalin is. But it's really easy to get Thai Food. And it looks successful.
15 min Drive - Gloucester - My fav local value for awesome generous portion fresh quality food. Don't bother ordering apps unless you have a monster appetite. BYOB. Honest great food! Jen & I split Peter's Seafood Platter. During summer don't be surprised if you have to wait to get seated. Very popular cuz it's really good. Park either in restaurant lot or across street.
41 locals recommend
Causeway Restaurant
78 Essex Ave15 min Drive - Gloucester - My fav local value for awesome generous portion fresh quality food. Don't bother ordering apps unless you have a monster appetite. BYOB. Honest great food! Jen & I split Peter's Seafood Platter. During summer don't be surprised if you have to wait to get seated. Very popular cuz it's really good. Park either in restaurant lot or across street.
8 min drive - Excellent place to eat top notch homestyle from scratch cooking. Chef adjusts menu for specials. You won't be disappointed with Allie's. Great value for high quality food. Easy Street parking.
6 locals recommend
Allie's Beach Street Cafe
35 Beach St8 min drive - Excellent place to eat top notch homestyle from scratch cooking. Chef adjusts menu for specials. You won't be disappointed with Allie's. Great value for high quality food. Easy Street parking.
18 min drive - 247 Essex St Salem (great location) Boho-style sandwich shop & coffee klatch where laptop warriors hammer out emails while sipping on draft-poured cold brew coffee or craft beers. Poetry nights. metered street parking.
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St18 min drive - 247 Essex St Salem (great location) Boho-style sandwich shop & coffee klatch where laptop warriors hammer out emails while sipping on draft-poured cold brew coffee or craft beers. Poetry nights. metered street parking.
18 min drive - 288 Derby St Salem - Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas anchor rustic Italian cookery + pasta plates & sides, such as mushrooms marinated in lemon, thyme, and crushed red pepper, plus affogato—vanilla gelato topped with a double shot of espresso. metered street parking.
36 locals recommend
Bambolina
288 Derby St18 min drive - 288 Derby St Salem - Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas anchor rustic Italian cookery + pasta plates & sides, such as mushrooms marinated in lemon, thyme, and crushed red pepper, plus affogato—vanilla gelato topped with a double shot of espresso. metered street parking.
18 min drive - 43 Church St Salem - Super-Fresh fish/seafood (Turner's are wholesalers) inside Salem’s historic Lyceum Hall. Great atmosphere. U can also buy fish to take home. Public metered Lot.
68 locals recommend
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church St18 min drive - 43 Church St Salem - Super-Fresh fish/seafood (Turner's are wholesalers) inside Salem’s historic Lyceum Hall. Great atmosphere. U can also buy fish to take home. Public metered Lot.
20 min drive - Pickering Wharf Salem - Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Grill, Vegetarian/Family Friendly. Plenty of seating. Metered street parking.
71 locals recommend
Finz
86 Wharf St20 min drive - Pickering Wharf Salem - Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Grill, Vegetarian/Family Friendly. Plenty of seating. Metered street parking.
15 min drive - Hawthorne Hotel Salem - Get place to stop for cocktail or meal after visiting Witch Museum. Authentic Friendly Salem vibe. Well-maintained Old style hotel. Metered Street parking.
Nathaniel's
18 Washington Square W15 min drive - Hawthorne Hotel Salem - Get place to stop for cocktail or meal after visiting Witch Museum. Authentic Friendly Salem vibe. Well-maintained Old style hotel. Metered Street parking.
8 min drive - 136 Dodge St Beverly - Juice/Smoothie Bar+ Creative Veg Sandwiches/Salads. Lil pricey but high quality. Not necessarily organic. Easy parking.
Grassy Roots
8 min drive - 136 Dodge St Beverly - Juice/Smoothie Bar+ Creative Veg Sandwiches/Salads. Lil pricey but high quality. Not necessarily organic. Easy parking.
18 min drive - Washington St Salem - Popular Pizza - Great location - Corner of Essex & Washington next to Gulu Gulu Cafe & Bewitched statue, metered parking
25 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington St18 min drive - Washington St Salem - Popular Pizza - Great location - Corner of Essex & Washington next to Gulu Gulu Cafe & Bewitched statue, metered parking
20 min drive Gloucester - HEARTY MEDITERRANEAN COOKING w/ LOCAL FARM-FRESH + LOCALLY CAUGHT SEAFOOD. Overlooking Gloucester’s charming waterfront, indulge in subtle teasing spices, velvety risotto, crispy pan seared fish, succulent lamb and tempting desserts. Free lot/street parking.
10 locals recommend
Yella on the Water
25 Western Ave20 min drive Gloucester - HEARTY MEDITERRANEAN COOKING w/ LOCAL FARM-FRESH + LOCALLY CAUGHT SEAFOOD. Overlooking Gloucester’s charming waterfront, indulge in subtle teasing spices, velvety risotto, crispy pan seared fish, succulent lamb and tempting desserts. Free lot/street parking.
18 min drive - Gloucester - Mid East Med Food - Kabobs, Kafta, falafal, hummus, baba ghanoosh, yummy bread. take out. quick, reasonably priced. easy street parking
Markouk Bread
338 Main St18 min drive - Gloucester - Mid East Med Food - Kabobs, Kafta, falafal, hummus, baba ghanoosh, yummy bread. take out. quick, reasonably priced. easy street parking
20 min drive Gloucester - Hearty land & sea specialties from Portugal's Azores Islands, served in warm & casual space. Outside seating (not picturesque road). full bar. Easy parking. Excellent food.
22 locals recommend
Azorean Restaurant & Bar
133 Washington St20 min drive Gloucester - Hearty land & sea specialties from Portugal's Azores Islands, served in warm & casual space. Outside seating (not picturesque road). full bar. Easy parking. Excellent food.
Drinks & Nightlife
18 min drive Gloucester - Fun pub atmosphere w/ LIVE BANDS or watch a game. Solid Americana menu (fish taco is great) includes sushi rolls, burgers + salads. 25 Rogers St. Waterfront view. Parking lot or street parking.
21 locals recommend
Minglewood Tavern
25 Rogers St18 min drive Gloucester - Fun pub atmosphere w/ LIVE BANDS or watch a game. Solid Americana menu (fish taco is great) includes sushi rolls, burgers + salads. 25 Rogers St. Waterfront view. Parking lot or street parking.
Great Live Music in local blue collar Gloucester atmosphere! Even on weekdays The Rhumb Line features amazing musicians. Eat somewhere else. This place is about the bands & the beer & ambience. (15 min drive from 32 West) 40 Railroad Ave, Gloucester (978) 283-9732
30 locals recommend
The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant
40 Railroad AveGreat Live Music in local blue collar Gloucester atmosphere! Even on weekdays The Rhumb Line features amazing musicians. Eat somewhere else. This place is about the bands & the beer & ambience. (15 min drive from 32 West) 40 Railroad Ave, Gloucester (978) 283-9732
10 min drive Gloucester - Storied watering hole with a pool table. Made famous by the book & film: The Perfect Storm. Great place to grab a beer. As far dining goes, you can get better food elsewhere. Nice tourist stop. Street parking.
8 locals recommend
Crow's Nest
334 Main St10 min drive Gloucester - Storied watering hole with a pool table. Made famous by the book & film: The Perfect Storm. Great place to grab a beer. As far dining goes, you can get better food elsewhere. Nice tourist stop. Street parking.
18 min drive Gloucester - Live music bar w/ view of working waterfront. Where Tradition meets Modernity in Food. Small outdoor deck/patio. Salads, soups, bar bites + desserts. Park in Free Public Lot on Rogers Street. 10 min drive Gloucester - Live music bar w/ view of working waterfront. Where Tradition meets Modernity in Food. Small outdoor deck/patio. Salads, soups, bar bites + desserts. Park in Free Public Lot on Rogers Street.
14 locals recommend
Drift
3 Main St18 min drive Gloucester - Live music bar w/ view of working waterfront. Where Tradition meets Modernity in Food. Small outdoor deck/patio. Salads, soups, bar bites + desserts. Park in Free Public Lot on Rogers Street. 10 min drive Gloucester - Live music bar w/ view of working waterfront. Where Tradition meets Modernity in Food. Small outdoor deck/patio. Salads, soups, bar bites + desserts. Park in Free Public Lot on Rogers Street.
10 min drive - 298 Cabot St Beverly Classic Irish Pub. Ideal waterhole to down a Guinness, Lager, Cider, IPA or a cocktail. Pub Food & Brunch Menu. Street parking.
7 locals recommend
The Indo
298 Cabot St10 min drive - 298 Cabot St Beverly Classic Irish Pub. Ideal waterhole to down a Guinness, Lager, Cider, IPA or a cocktail. Pub Food & Brunch Menu. Street parking.
Arts & Culture
Recently renovated art deco theater hosts high quality concerts. (10 min drive from 32 West)
http://thecabot.org/ 286 Cabot St, Beverly (978) 927-3100
23 locals recommend
Cabot Street Cinema Theatre
286 Cabot StRecently renovated art deco theater hosts high quality concerts. (10 min drive from 32 West)
http://thecabot.org/ 286 Cabot St, Beverly (978) 927-3100
Any interest in World-class art exhibits or maritime history/arts? Peabody Essex Museum is chock full of the stuff. Plus they have a wide range of touring exhibits. http://www.pem.org/ Great for a rainy day! (10 min drive) 161 Essex St, Salem (978) 745-9500
207 locals recommend
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StAny interest in World-class art exhibits or maritime history/arts? Peabody Essex Museum is chock full of the stuff. Plus they have a wide range of touring exhibits. http://www.pem.org/ Great for a rainy day! (10 min drive) 161 Essex St, Salem (978) 745-9500
Great local artists Stefan & Kathleen create amazing unique gorgeous paintings at end of Bearskin Neck. Talking with them is always fun! 58 Bearskin Neck, Rockport (978) 546-0056. If you love extraordinary bold colors, just go!
Art Nook Gallery
9 Bearskin NeckGreat local artists Stefan & Kathleen create amazing unique gorgeous paintings at end of Bearskin Neck. Talking with them is always fun! 58 Bearskin Neck, Rockport (978) 546-0056. If you love extraordinary bold colors, just go!
Getting Around
134 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: (978) 524-9555
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
312 Cabot St134 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6PM
Phone: (978) 524-9555
Essentials
Market Basket has the best prices for any local Supermarket. 139 Endicott St, Danvers (978) 774-3683. If you plan to cook, stop on your way before checking-in!
6 locals recommend
Market Basket
139 Endicott StMarket Basket has the best prices for any local Supermarket. 139 Endicott St, Danvers (978) 774-3683. If you plan to cook, stop on your way before checking-in!
Right off Rt 128 2 exits south of our home, Whole Foods is great place to pick up groceries & other food options.
Whole Foods Market
150 Brimbal AveRight off Rt 128 2 exits south of our home, Whole Foods is great place to pick up groceries & other food options.
1 min walk from the house to pick up produce or coffee or sandwiches & easy yummy food. A tad pricey but super convenient.
7 locals recommend
Vidalias
9 West St1 min walk from the house to pick up produce or coffee or sandwiches & easy yummy food. A tad pricey but super convenient.
Your host Jennifer Schafer serves clients with Swedish Massage and Alternative Therapy for Feminine Health located in Rockport. Text or call to book your session. Bearskin Neck provides fun shopping for others to enjoy Rockport while you are getting the knots rubbed out.
Schafer Fertility & Massage
3 West StYour host Jennifer Schafer serves clients with Swedish Massage and Alternative Therapy for Feminine Health located in Rockport. Text or call to book your session. Bearskin Neck provides fun shopping for others to enjoy Rockport while you are getting the knots rubbed out.
Right off Rt 128 on Rt 114 Peabody - Full service liquor store across from North Shore Mall. Easy Parking.
Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits
Right off Rt 128 on Rt 114 Peabody - Full service liquor store across from North Shore Mall. Easy Parking.
18 min drive - 287 Main St Gloucester MA. Easy access off 1 min off end of Rt 128. Solid liquor store. Easy street parking.
8 locals recommend
Liquor Locker
287 Main St18 min drive - 287 Main St Gloucester MA. Easy access off 1 min off end of Rt 128. Solid liquor store. Easy street parking.
10 min drive - 268 Cabot St Beverly - Roasted Coffee Gurus, Juicery, Smoothies, Acai Bowls & Mix-ins. Street parking.
24 locals recommend
Atomic Cafe
268 Cabot St10 min drive - 268 Cabot St Beverly - Roasted Coffee Gurus, Juicery, Smoothies, Acai Bowls & Mix-ins. Street parking.
1 min walk - Charming little health food store. Tammy possesses a wealth of knowledge for gluten-free options, vitamins, herbal & other remedies.
Wild Oats Health Food Store
12 West St1 min walk - Charming little health food store. Tammy possesses a wealth of knowledge for gluten-free options, vitamins, herbal & other remedies.
United States Postal Service
1 min walk - 2 doors away the house - US Post Office
Sightseeing
One of most popular & memorable NE tourist destinations ... for good reasons ... the whales can put on a spectacular show ... 7am - 7pm www.seethewhales.com 415 Main St Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 283-5110
41 locals recommend
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StOne of most popular & memorable NE tourist destinations ... for good reasons ... the whales can put on a spectacular show ... 7am - 7pm www.seethewhales.com 415 Main St Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 283-5110
1929 John Hays Hammond Jr built his medieval castle as wedding present for his wife Irene Fenton & home for his collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts. Also home to Hammond Research Corp, Dr. Hammond produced 400+ patents & ideas for 800+ inventions here. Hammond is only 2nd to Thomas Alva Edison in number of patents. Guided tours. Romantic location. www.hammondcastle.org
55 locals recommend
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Avenue1929 John Hays Hammond Jr built his medieval castle as wedding present for his wife Irene Fenton & home for his collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts. Also home to Hammond Research Corp, Dr. Hammond produced 400+ patents & ideas for 800+ inventions here. Hammond is only 2nd to Thomas Alva Edison in number of patents. Guided tours. Romantic location. www.hammondcastle.org
Absolutely Iconic Stunning Ol' New England estate. Just to walk grounds will drop your jaw! If you enjoy Downton Abbey impressive grand scale 19th century construction, places like Castle Hill are becoming endangered species w/ property values converting old architecture into condo complexes. None of that new world nonsense here! Summer outdoor concerts are fun! http://www.thetrustees.org/crane-estate/the-great-house/?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Great for families or romantic journey into the past! Crane's beach is nearby as well Appleton Farm & Russell Orchard. Good restaurants in Ipswich include: Ithaki (Greek) & Choate Bridge Pub (delicious fried clams). [15 min drive from 32 West)
43 locals recommend
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
290 Argilla RdAbsolutely Iconic Stunning Ol' New England estate. Just to walk grounds will drop your jaw! If you enjoy Downton Abbey impressive grand scale 19th century construction, places like Castle Hill are becoming endangered species w/ property values converting old architecture into condo complexes. None of that new world nonsense here! Summer outdoor concerts are fun! http://www.thetrustees.org/crane-estate/the-great-house/?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Great for families or romantic journey into the past! Crane's beach is nearby as well Appleton Farm & Russell Orchard. Good restaurants in Ipswich include: Ithaki (Greek) & Choate Bridge Pub (delicious fried clams). [15 min drive from 32 West)
22 min drive - World Famous landmark every Rockport painter puts to canvas. My mom was no exception. Part of Bearskin Neck.
34 locals recommend
Motif #1
Bradley Wharf22 min drive - World Famous landmark every Rockport painter puts to canvas. My mom was no exception. Part of Bearskin Neck.
18 min drive - Salem - Start @ 2 Liberty St (Nat Park Service Regional Visitor Ctr). There are 3 red loops to follow thru-out Salem & visitors can watch free 27-minute film @ Salem Regional Visitor Center.
Heritage Drive
18 min drive - Salem - Start @ 2 Liberty St (Nat Park Service Regional Visitor Ctr). There are 3 red loops to follow thru-out Salem & visitors can watch free 27-minute film @ Salem Regional Visitor Center.
18 min drive - Salem - Park next to Hawthorne Hotel dedicated to one of America's greatest fiction authors
Nathaniel Hawthorne Statue
18 min drive - Salem - Park next to Hawthorne Hotel dedicated to one of America's greatest fiction authors
20 min drive - 115 Derby St Salem - World famous Historic Site. Check for admission fee 7gables dot org
93 locals recommend
The House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby St20 min drive - 115 Derby St Salem - World famous Historic Site. Check for admission fee 7gables dot org
Est. March 17, 1938 as 1st US National Historic Site, Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 9 acres of land & 12 historic structures along Salem waterfront + downtown visitor center. Located in urban Salem, the park preserves & interprets 600+ years of New England's maritime history & global connections.
31 locals recommend
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StEst. March 17, 1938 as 1st US National Historic Site, Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 9 acres of land & 12 historic structures along Salem waterfront + downtown visitor center. Located in urban Salem, the park preserves & interprets 600+ years of New England's maritime history & global connections.
20 min drive - 7 Lynde St Salem - Uses Holograms, ghostly projections, 4D effects and more, Gallows Hill brings to life what the Puritans feared: Witches and Ghosts!
6 locals recommend
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre
7 Lynde St20 min drive - 7 Lynde St Salem - Uses Holograms, ghostly projections, 4D effects and more, Gallows Hill brings to life what the Puritans feared: Witches and Ghosts!
20 min drive - Salem - corner of Washington & Essex - Remember TV Show Bewitched w/ Samantha Stevens played Elizabeth Montgomery? Well for some reason she's perfectly preserved here in Salem.
Bewitched Sculpture
20 min drive - Salem - corner of Washington & Essex - Remember TV Show Bewitched w/ Samantha Stevens played Elizabeth Montgomery? Well for some reason she's perfectly preserved here in Salem.
22 min drive Rockport - Iconic New England scenes w/ fun shops, ice cream parlors, great ocean views & famous for artists painting, selling seascapes & other treasures. Great to stroll along peninsula. Metered street parking (meter maid will ticket if you don't use cc)
Bearskin Neck
22 min drive Rockport - Iconic New England scenes w/ fun shops, ice cream parlors, great ocean views & famous for artists painting, selling seascapes & other treasures. Great to stroll along peninsula. Metered street parking (meter maid will ticket if you don't use cc)
Pioneer Village is America’s first living history museum. The village features examples of colonial architecture; dugouts, wigwams, thatched-roof cottages, the Governor’s Faire House, culinary and medicinal gardens, and a blacksmith forge. The village is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 from June 10 to October 29 only! cost: $5/person at gate or online.
17 locals recommend
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West AvenuePioneer Village is America’s first living history museum. The village features examples of colonial architecture; dugouts, wigwams, thatched-roof cottages, the Governor’s Faire House, culinary and medicinal gardens, and a blacksmith forge. The village is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 from June 10 to October 29 only! cost: $5/person at gate or online.
Entertainment & Activities
Discover Salem Haunted Sites with local licensed historical guide. $16/person. book online. These tours do fill up. So book ahead.
7 locals recommend
Salem Night Tour
127 Essex StDiscover Salem Haunted Sites with local licensed historical guide. $16/person. book online. These tours do fill up. So book ahead.
18 min drive - Salem - I haven't used this service but it Looks like fun - Trip Advisor is showing 87.50 per adult.
Witch Costume Photo Shoot - Olde Salem Village theatrical set
18 min drive - Salem - I haven't used this service but it Looks like fun - Trip Advisor is showing 87.50 per adult.
18 min drive - 165 Fort St Salem - Whether you enjoy simplicity of old fashioned game of skeeball or the excitement of a simulated rollercoaster, Willows Arcade has you covered! Fun for all ages. Easy parking.
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort Ave18 min drive - 165 Fort St Salem - Whether you enjoy simplicity of old fashioned game of skeeball or the excitement of a simulated rollercoaster, Willows Arcade has you covered! Fun for all ages. Easy parking.