Things To Do
Museum of Science
Boston’s Museum of Science offers regular and featured exhibits, the Mugar Omni IMAX® Theater and the newly renovated Charles Hayden Planetarium… a perfect discovery zone for both children and adults.
New England Aquarium
Learn about aquatic animals from around the world. With more than 70 exhibits and a Giant Ocean Tank with over 600 animals, the New England Aquarium lets you examine creatures and their habitats. For a more personal encounter, visit the new Shark and Sting Ray Touch Tank, where you can literally reach out and touch cow nose rays, bonnethead sharks, Atlantic
Salem
Also just 8 miles North of Nahant is Salem, MA (another waterfront town), most known for the witch trials of 1692. Salem is full of local history and interesting things to do. Salem is a tourist favorite since it is a walking city and has lots boutique shops and restaurants. Tour Salem’s most visited museum The Salem Witch Museum.
Other North shore attractions - and things to do!
Experience the beauty and culture of the Boston North Shore. Spend the day on the beaches of Gloucester, Rockport or Ipswich. Travel to one of the New England’s charming beach towns and discover the beauty that has drawn visitors for over 400 years. While there, try tidal pooling, visit a historic lighthouse, go whale watching or just enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Take in a show at the award-winning North Shore Music Theatre. Located in Beverly, this theater offers popular Broadway musicals, celebrity concert series and children’s performances. And don’t miss out on things to do locally in Nahant including a chance to relax on one of Nahant’s many beaches, walk the Heritage Trail or tour Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center.