Things To Do
Welcome to the North Shore!
It is right by the ocean, full of historic sights and museums, and is surrounded by plenty of delicious food.
The mentioned accommodations are not too far from historic Salem and just 40 minutes north of Boston. There are also ‘local’ sights and activities below. Please feel free to reach out to us for any suggestions!
Crane Beach
Ipswich, MA
Alyssa and Pat’s favorite summer spot! A beautiful beach with amazing views and great for walking.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938, (978) 356-4351
Views of Crane Beach and the rest of Ipswich (where Pat and Alyssa live.) Take a tour of the mansion or hike the grounds of this gorgeous estate.
Woodman's of Essex
119 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929
Lobster Rolls and Fried Clams with a great view of the marsh!
Newburyport
Newburyport, MA
Cobblestone downtown with great shopping, harbor views, and plenty to eat and drink!
Essex River Cruises & Charters
35 Dodge Street, Essex, MA 01929, (978) 768-6981
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 North Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, (978) 744-1692
A little further from out wedding venue, but Salem is definitely worth a visit. There are plenty of historic and ‘spooky’ locations to visit, not to mention great restaurants and bars!
Boston
Boston, MA
Did you actually visit Boston if you didn’t get a cannoli?
For all the days along the way