Things To Do
Rowley Country Club
Rowley Country Club is a scenic 9-hole golf course located in Rowley, MA (a 20 minute drive from the Boston Marriott Peabody). Rowley Country Club is both open to the public and offers annual membership. This par 35 golf course, which is widely considered one of the best 9-hole layouts on the North Shore offering both a beautiful and natural setting as well as a fair but challenging test for golfers of all ages and abilities. NOTE: You must book your tee time at least 1 week in advance.
Golf Country
Golf Country in Middleton (a 15 min drive from the Boston Marriott Peabody) is an extensive golfing facility that caters to both family fun and individual practice. The perfect getaway for outdoor fun, it is located next to Richardson's Ice Cream (YUM!) and includes miniature golf, driving ranges, and batting cages.
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
Ice cream; a forever summer evening treat. From your standard Strawberry and Vanilla, to the childhood nostalgia of Fruity Pebbles Cereal Milk or Cinnamon Churro Dough, this ice cream shop has an assortment of flavors sure to peak your interest. And for our vegan friends and family - there are multiple options just for you! Only a 6 minute drive from the Boston Marriott Peabody.
Crane Wildlife Refuge
For those of you looking to explore nature, the Crane Wildlife Refuge (a 25 min drive from the Boston Marriott Peabody) is a patchwork of coastal and island habitats. Wander 3.5 miles of gravel roads and mown foot trails that lead from the dock to the landmark barn on Long Island, past the 250-year-old Choate House, and up to the Crane burial site at the top of Choate Island. Choate Island Hikes are offered occasionally, late May through October. Due to high demand, advance admission passes to our most popular properties are either required or strongly encouraged. Refer to the Estate's "Visit" page for more detail.
Historic City of Salem
If you're looking for history, shopping or great restaurants - Salem is where it's at. Known for its rich maritime history, as being the birthplace of the National Guard, and for the infamous Witchcraft Trials of 1692, Salem is a short 12 minute drive from the Boston Marriott Peabody. Salem is also a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly City where its residents, and over a million tourists annually, can easily visit historic architecture, unique attractions, world-famous museums, and an eclectic mix of shops and dining options.
City of Gloucester
Travel less than 30min East from the Boston Marriott Peabody and you'll find America's Oldest Seaport! Enjoy adventures by land, and by sea, and experience the best of New England’s natural beauty on the coast. Gloucester is alive with arts and cultural attractions, theater, museums, boating, events & festivals, award-winning cuisine, boutiques, and a walkable downtown.
Peabody Essex Museum
For our art inspired friends and family, the Peabody Essex Museum, founded in 1799 by America's first global entrepreneurs, and is a museum of international art and culture dedicated to connecting art to the world in which it is made. A quick 13 min drive from the Boston Marriott Peabody.