Things To Do
Our Favorite Restaurants (Boston & Beyond)
Our Favorites Giacomo's - Melrose (Italian) Trattoria il Panino - North End, Boston (Italian) Lolita's - Seaport, Boston (Spanish) Bostonia Public House - Fanueil Hall, Boston (American) Ma Maison- Beacon Hill, Boston (French) Fiji - Somerville (Japanese) Salt & Stone - Somerville (New Americana) Bova's Bakery - Boston (Italian bakery, 24 hours!) Parla - Boston & Somerville (Cocktail bar)
Restaurants in the North Shore
Mission on the Bay - Swampscott (Seafood) Finz - Salem (Seafood) Tony C's - Peabody (American - one of our favorites!) Woodman's of Essex - Essex (Seafood, classic New England style! Get the fried clam strips!) Fox Creek Tavern - Ipswich (American) Kowloon - Saugus (Chinese, a Foley family staple!) Prince Pizza - Saugus (Italian, another Foley family staple!) Red's Kitchen + Tavern - Peabody (American) Amigo's Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar - Peabody (Mexican) D'Orsi's Bakery - Peabody (Italian bakery, a Foley favorite!) The Big Pig BBQ - Ipswich and Peabody (Our fav BBQ!)
Beaches
Winter Island/Waikki Beach - Salem Parking price: $10 Nahant Beach - Nahant Parking price for MA plate: $10 Revere Beach - Revere Price: Free or metered Steep Hill Beach - Ipswich Parking price: $20 Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, Half Moon Beach at Stage Fort Park - Gloucester Parking price: Non-Gloucester resident parking pass online reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance. Price is unknown.
Crane Beach
A gorgeous coastal Massachusetts beach, a personal favorite. Make sure you get a reservation for this one! Parking price: $45 (up to 6 people per car)
Explore the Salem Willows Park
Take a walk along the coast of Salem, visit the beach, watch the boats come in, and eat some great local food. If you have time play some games in the arcade.
Explore Downtown Salem District
Salem is filled with history, shops, restaurants, bars, and a little bit of magic. While your here be sure to check out the Harry Potter shop, take a tour of The House of Seven Gables, and visit the Salem Witch Museum. The House of Seven Gables: Tickets: $25 per adult, bought online The Salem Witch Museum: Tickets: $17.50 per adult, bought same day only.
Explore Rockport
A small beautiful beach town on the north shore of Massachusetts, one of our favorite places to go.
Go Whale Watching
Hop on board and head into Cape Ann and go on a journey to see some beautiful whales. Tickets need to be reserved online ahead of time. Price: $63 per adult.
Sail Through Cape Ann
Cape Ann Harbor Tours is a great way to make the most of your time on the northern coast of Massachusetts. Book a tour and set sail as you see some beautiful sights. Price: $10 per person, purchased on the boat. Bring cash.
Sightseeing: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
This gorgeous estate overlooks the ocean. Visit the location where we had our engagement photos done. Little Women was filmed here. Price: $10 per adult
Sightseeing: Eastern Point Lighthouse
Explore the beautiful historic lighthouse of Cape Ann, along the north shore of Massachusetts. This location is known as one of the oldest seaports in America.