Things To Do
Crane Estate
The 2,100-acre Crane Estate is an unforgettable location with its winding salt marshes, miles of barrier beach, and beautiful hilltop mansion. The National Historic Landmark boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the North East. Self-guided tours of the grounds, trails and mansion are available daily year-round from 8:00am to sunset. Click "view" below for more information.
Crane Beach
Enjoy one of the Northeast’s most spectacular beaches and follow trails and boardwalks through a landscape of sand dunes and salt marshes. At Crane Beach, you’ll enjoy one of the finest beaches and outdoor recreation destinations on the East Coast. With its clean, inviting water, miles of shoreline, and mesmerizing views, Crane Beach has been a favorite with the ocean-loving public for generations. Click "view" below for more information.
Russell Orchards Farm & Winery
This stunning New England orchard features a cozy wine tasting room, farm store, and interactive pick-your-own fruit garden. Many visitors breeze in off Crane Beach and find a wine tasting is just what they needed to cap off their day. Wine tastings are available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00pm - 5:30pm. The orchard itself is open daily from 8:00am - 7:00pm in August and from 9:00am - 6:00pm in September. Click "view" below for more information.
Ipswich Ale Brewery
Residents of Boston’s North Shore were first introduced to Ipswich Ale during the spring of 1991. With over 27 years of history behind it, Ipswich Ale has been in existence longer than nearly every other craft brewer in New England. The brewery's onsite restaurant, the Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table, features 15 tap lines and a diverse menu with a mix of tastes ranging from brewpub to New American cuisine. The brewery is open Monday-Saturday from 11:00am - 11:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm - 9:00pm. Click "view" below for more information.
Woodman's of Essex
“Best Seafood in America” - Forbes Magazine “An American Cult Classic – right up there with baseball and apple pie.” - Zagat Restaurant Guide Over 100 years ago, Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman invented the fried clam. Ever since then, Woodman’s seafood restaurant has been serving up hearty portions of seafood and memories to generations of loyal customers! Located in Essex, MA, on the stunning New England coast, Woodman's is open year round. If you are looking for a Boston area lobster restaurant, come in and try their award-winning clam chowder, fresh lobster and locally harvested steamed clams. Woodman's is open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Click "view" below for more information.
Cape Ann Golf Course
Cape Ann Golf Club is one of the most scenic, challenging, public nine-hole courses in New England. Cape Ann Golf course features beautiful sweeping views of Essex conservation land - from the tidal marsh across Stavros Reservation and backside of Crane Beach to the ocean and beyond. After the game, be sure to check out the Fairway Pub for some delicious homemade Essex fare, open for lunch and dinner. The course is open year round, weather permitting - sunrise until sunset. Reservations are accepted 7 days in advance. Call 978.768.7544 for your tee time. Click "view" below for more information.
Newburyport
Newburyport is a small coastal, scenic city located 35 miles northeast of Boston. A historic seaport with a vibrant tourism industry, Newburyport includes part of Plum Island. Newburyport is a destination town, with things to do and sites to explore each moment. Click "view" below for information about the excellent attractions, restaurants, shopping and more that Newburyport has to offer.
Historic Salem
Salem is a historic coastal city located in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. A hot spot for tourists, Salem is home to the famous House of Seven Gables, Pioneer Village, the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, the Salem Willows Park, and the Peabody Essex Museum. Much of the city's cultural identity reflects its role as the location of the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692. Click "view" below for information on some of the best sites to see and things to do in Salem.