Parks & Nature
Easy walk through the woods past a historic quarry; quickly opens up to rugged, rocky coastline for beautiful views.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueEasy walk through the woods past a historic quarry; quickly opens up to rugged, rocky coastline for beautiful views.
Ravenswood Park
Ravenswood Park Great wooded trails. Beautiful year-round.
Arts & Culture
Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant St Just steps away!
Getting Around
Commuter Rail Station
Food Scene
The Market Restaurant
Seasonal -- closed until mid-May!
A friend's pasta shop -- she makes handmade pastas daily, just like an Italian nonna. Also sells high quality oils, vinegars, olives, and select cheeses. (She taught me how to make pasta!)
6 locals recommend
Pastaio Via Corta
123 Main StA friend's pasta shop -- she makes handmade pastas daily, just like an Italian nonna. Also sells high quality oils, vinegars, olives, and select cheeses. (She taught me how to make pasta!)
Wood-fired Neopolitan style pizza, raw bar, craft cocktails and delicious salads and antipasti, owned by Chez Panisse alum. Dinner Wednesday-Monday, brunch on Sundays.
39 locals recommend
Short & Main
36 Main St Wood-fired Neopolitan style pizza, raw bar, craft cocktails and delicious salads and antipasti, owned by Chez Panisse alum. Dinner Wednesday-Monday, brunch on Sundays.
Shopping
The Plant Shack. This super cute shop is owned by my friend, and has tons of beautiful plants, as well as some jewelry and accessories by makers here on the East Coast and the Bay Area.
Be sure to check out Bob & Dave's, the eclectic vintage store across the street!
127 E Main St
127 East Main StreetThe Plant Shack. This super cute shop is owned by my friend, and has tons of beautiful plants, as well as some jewelry and accessories by makers here on the East Coast and the Bay Area.
Be sure to check out Bob & Dave's, the eclectic vintage store across the street!
Lula's Pantry
5 Dock SquareBeautifully curated home goods. Ask for Brett or Conrad!
Essentials
Organic grocer. Great selection - I am here probably 4 times a week - but can be pricey depending on what you're looking for.
41 locals recommend
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveOrganic grocer. Great selection - I am here probably 4 times a week - but can be pricey depending on what you're looking for.
Drinks & Nightlife
Love this local's bar. Live music almost every night, definitely worth a visit.
30 locals recommend
The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant
40 Railroad AveLove this local's bar. Live music almost every night, definitely worth a visit.