Food Scene
Maddie's Sail Loft
15 State StBest (largest) cocktails in town and best seafood too!
Fabulous seafood with outside deck overlooking Marblehead Harbor.
39 locals recommend
Barnacle Restaurant Inc
141 Front StFabulous seafood with outside deck overlooking Marblehead Harbor.
Entertainment & Activities
Shallow, warm water with sandy beach perfect for small children. Walk to nearby island at low tide.
Gas House Lane
Gas House LaneShallow, warm water with sandy beach perfect for small children. Walk to nearby island at low tide.
Me & Thee is a Friday night coffee house located at the Unitarian Universalist church on Mugford Street, about a 5 minute walk from the house. It offers great live folk and blue grass music at reasonable prices.
Me & Thee Coffee House
28 Mugford StMe & Thee is a Friday night coffee house located at the Unitarian Universalist church on Mugford Street, about a 5 minute walk from the house. It offers great live folk and blue grass music at reasonable prices.
The Landing Restaurant is right on Marblehead Harbor, at the foot of State Street, and a 10 minute walk from the house. It has frequent evening live music events (all free) in the restaurant area. Also, darts, and outdoor tables on the harbor.
43 locals recommend
The Landing Restaurant
81 Front StreetThe Landing Restaurant is right on Marblehead Harbor, at the foot of State Street, and a 10 minute walk from the house. It has frequent evening live music events (all free) in the restaurant area. Also, darts, and outdoor tables on the harbor.
Sightseeing
Popular for teens and adults for sunbathing, swimming, and kayaking. Walk to Crowninshield Island at low tied for picnics with fabulous views of the harbor.
9 locals recommend
Grace Oliver Beach
Popular for teens and adults for sunbathing, swimming, and kayaking. Walk to Crowninshield Island at low tied for picnics with fabulous views of the harbor.
Historic burial hill with many fabulous old tombstones from the 1700's. Gazebo overlooks Marblehead Harbor and nearby islands - best view in town!
Burial Hill
Historic burial hill with many fabulous old tombstones from the 1700's. Gazebo overlooks Marblehead Harbor and nearby islands - best view in town!
Fountain Park
Orne StreetClimb to the top of the stairs for the best view in Marblehead!
Ocean breezes make this the coolest place in town on the hottest days. View racing sailboats from the benches in the park.
36 locals recommend
Fort Sewall
8 Fort Sewall LnOcean breezes make this the coolest place in town on the hottest days. View racing sailboats from the benches in the park.
Be sure to walk up and see more great views of Marblehead Harbor from the benches of this lovely park. Summer concerts & movies during Marblehead's Festival of the Arts (week around July 4) are free.
27 locals recommend
Crocker Park
Be sure to walk up and see more great views of Marblehead Harbor from the benches of this lovely park. Summer concerts & movies during Marblehead's Festival of the Arts (week around July 4) are free.
Town offices and an historic local museum are located here in the most prominent building in town.
22 locals recommend
Abbot Hall
188 Washington StTown offices and an historic local museum are located here in the most prominent building in town.
Everything Else
Fishing and model sailboat racing throughout the summer. Ice skating in the winter. Walkways around the pond lead to Burial Hill,
9 locals recommend
Redd's Pond
Fishing and model sailboat racing throughout the summer. Ice skating in the winter. Walkways around the pond lead to Burial Hill,
Parks & Nature
Steer Swamp has hiking trails around a wetland and a lovely pond, as well as woodlands. It is a short walk from the house.
Steer Swamp Conservation Area
188 Washington StSteer Swamp has hiking trails around a wetland and a lovely pond, as well as woodlands. It is a short walk from the house.
Essentials
Crosby's is about a 10 minute walk from the house through quaint quiet streets of Marblehead.
73 locals recommend
Crosby's Marketplace
62 Central StCrosby's is about a 10 minute walk from the house through quaint quiet streets of Marblehead.
Arts & Culture
Located at the historic Hooper Mansion on Washington Street, the Arts Association has many rooms full of paintings, photos, and art prints. Many items are for sale, and they feature rotating exhibits of local artists.
11 locals recommend
Marblehead Arts Association
8 Hooper StLocated at the historic Hooper Mansion on Washington Street, the Arts Association has many rooms full of paintings, photos, and art prints. Many items are for sale, and they feature rotating exhibits of local artists.