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Cape Ann beaches
Beautiful little beach near us. Low tide sand flats are an amazing place for kids. There is *no parking* on Brackenbury Lane -- you must park on one of the nearby streets off of Hale St and walk down.
Brackenbury Beach
Brackenbury LaneBeautiful little beach near us. Low tide sand flats are an amazing place for kids. There is *no parking* on Brackenbury Lane -- you must park on one of the nearby streets off of Hale St and walk down.
There are many beautiful beaches in Gloucester. This is one of the great ones. You have to pay for parking and availability may be limited. Check https://gloucester-ma.gov/299/Beach-Information for up to date information.
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Playa de Wingaersheek
There are many beautiful beaches in Gloucester. This is one of the great ones. You have to pay for parking and availability may be limited. Check https://gloucester-ma.gov/299/Beach-Information for up to date information.
Another gorgeous Cape Ann beach. Limited access: taking the train to Manchester from Montserrat Station (see info on Commuter Rail) is the only option on summer weekends. Check https://manchesterma.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14703
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Singing Beach
Beach StAnother gorgeous Cape Ann beach. Limited access: taking the train to Manchester from Montserrat Station (see info on Commuter Rail) is the only option on summer weekends. Check https://manchesterma.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14703
Food scene
Back East Mediterranean Grill
380 Cabot StreetA local restaurant we recommend
Kame
250 Cabot StA local restaurant we recommend
Siam Delight Thai Cuisine
128 Cabot StA local restaurant we recommend
FRANK
112 Rantoul StA local restaurant we recommend
Soall Viet Kitchen
211 Rantoul StreetA local restaurant we recommend
There are many pizza places of course -- we like this one. Offers outdoor seating.
Amazing Pizza & More
62 Wharf StreetThere are many pizza places of course -- we like this one. Offers outdoor seating.
Nick's Roast Beef
139 Dodge StLegendary local roast beef joint
Philly has the cheese steak; New England has the steak & cheese sub. Our version is superior in every way. Try a large steak & cheese with peppers, egg, mushrooms, and hot peppers. Not for the timid eater.
Super Sub Shop
324 Cabot StPhilly has the cheese steak; New England has the steak & cheese sub. Our version is superior in every way. Try a large steak & cheese with peppers, egg, mushrooms, and hot peppers. Not for the timid eater.
Coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, etc -- a popular spot in downtown Beverly
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Atomic Cafe
268 Cabot StCoffee, smoothies, sandwiches, etc -- a popular spot in downtown Beverly
Flip The Bird
407 Cabot StDelicious and decadent fried chicken sandwiches -- and not much else!
Brew Pubs
One of several great local breweries within a few blocks of each other in downtown Beverly
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Old Planters Brewing Co.
232 Rantoul StOne of several great local breweries within a few blocks of each other in downtown Beverly
Gentile Brewing Company
59 Park StAnother fine local brewery
Backbeat Brewing Company
31A Park StAnother fine local brewery
Cultural attractions
Wenham Museum
132 Main StFun little local history museum, with a floor dedicated to model trains
Museo Peabody Essex
161 Essex StWorld class art museum in the heart of Salem
Very popular spot, worth a visit. Kind of campy and old-school.
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Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareVery popular spot, worth a visit. Kind of campy and old-school.
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus AvenueAn unusual museum
The home of the Beverly Historical Society and the former home of my 4th-great uncle John
John Cabot House and Visitor Center
117 Cabot StThe home of the Beverly Historical Society and the former home of my 4th-great uncle John
Very popular attraction that is also a very well curated 17th-century house museum.
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Casa de las Brujas
310 Essex StVery popular attraction that is also a very well curated 17th-century house museum.
Consejos para los viajeros
Desplazamientos
The Commuter Rail is close and convenient
Check schedules here: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Newburyport/timetable
Montserrat Station is about two minutes' walk from our front door.
Traveling south, you are only 9 minutes from Salem and about a half hour from Boston's North Station.
Traveling north, you have Cape Ann's beautiful and quintessentially New England seaside towns -- and beaches -- at your doorstep: Manchester, Gloucester, and Rockport.