Out & About 2020-2021 Welcome to Gordon-Conwell We hope this booklet will provide useful information about Boston's North Shore. Many other resources about the area are available. Be sure to consult the bulletin boards at the seminary's Kerr Building near the mailroom and at Goddard Library. Seek out students, staff, your mailbox, local libraries, and any smiling faces you see at the Seminary. Because it is our desire to provide the most accurate information we have available, please contact us with any updated information and/or to suggest additions or modifications to this guide. Compiled by the Seminary community and published by the Office of Student Life Services, 2020-2021 Cover photo credit: Julie Nichols Out & About 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Accommodations 4 Banks 5 Beaches, Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation 7 Bookstores and Libraries 11 Dining Out 13 Coffee Shops 13 Ice Cream 14 Restaurants 15 Drug Stores / Pharmacies 23 Entertainment and Activities 24 Berry Picking & Farm Tours 24 Bowling 25 Camping 25 Cinemas 25 Movie Rentals 26 Hiking 26 Museums 26 Sports 28 Dancing 29 Theaters & Performing Spaces 29 Theme Parks 30 Zoos, Aquariums, & Whale Watching 30 Grocery Stores & Markets 30 Grocery Stores by Location 30 Farmers’ Markets and Organic Grocery Stores 32 International Grocery Stores 33 Medical, Dental, and Vision Care and Other Services 34 Hospitals 34 Medical Care 35 Dental Care 37 Other Resources 38 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 2 Out & About 2020-2021 Shopping 38 Clothing 38 Crafts 40 Malls 41 Other 41 Transportation 42 Auto Repairs/Servicing/Purchase 42 Other Auto-Related Information 44 Bikes 44 Public Transportation 44 Miscellaneous 45 Fitness 45 Haircuts 46 Other 46 Appendix I – “Kid-Friendly Places” 48 Appendix II – “30 Fun and Free Things to Do in the Area” 55 Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 3 Out & About 2020-2021 ACCOMMODATIONS The Beauport Hotel 55 Commercial St., Gloucester New construction with seaside views. https://www.beauporthotel.com/ 978-282-0008 Beverly Garden Suites 5 Lakeview Ave., North Beverly Across from Minuteman Press/Bertucci's http://beverlygardensuites.com/ 978-922-7535 Courtyard Marriot, Danvers 275 Independence Way, Danvers https://www.marriott.com/ 978-777-8630 Eagle's House Motel & Guesthouse 8 Cleaves St. Rockport https://www.eaglehousemotel.com/ 978-546-6292 Just steps from main St. shops, restaurants, and the beach. Hampton Inn 59 Newbury St (US 1 N), Peabody http://www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com 978-536-2020 Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square, Salem http://www.hawthornehotel.com/ 978-744-4080 Homewood Suites 57 Newbury St (US 1 North), Peabody http://www.homewoodsuites3.hilton.com 978-536-5050 Ipswich Bed & Breakfast (Ipswich Inn) 2 East St., Ipswich http://www.ipswichbedbreakfast.com/ 978-356-2431 Kaede Japanese Bed and Breakfast 16 North Main St., Ipswich http://kaedebb.com/ 978-356-8000 The B&B is located in downtown Ipswich, and they have Asian style hot and deep tubs. You can pick either western style breakfast or Japanese breakfast. They made paper cranes for our 3/11 disaster relief fundraising. Marriott Town Place Suites 238 Andover St., Danvers Allows pets! http://www.marriott.com/ 978-777-6222 Rogers & Brown Bed and Breakfast 83 County Rd., Ipswich http://www.rogersandbrownhouse.com/ 978-356-9600 Gorgeous interiors (restored antique home), scrumptious breakfasts, owned by an artist. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 4 Out & About 2020-2021 Salem Waterfront Hotel 225 Derby St., Salem http://www.salemwaterfronthotel.com/ 978-740-8788 Sally Webster Inn 34 Mount Pleasant St., Rockport http://www.sallywebster.com/ 978-546-9251 Shea's Riverside Inn & Motel 132 Main St., Essex https://www.sheasinn.com/ 978-768-6800 Highly recommended. Quiet, clean and personable. Ten-minute drive to campus from Essex. Good restaurants right next door. They do not serve breakfast, but Dunkin' Donuts is right across the street. SpringHill Suites 43 Newbury St (US 1 North), Peabody https://www.marriott.com 978-535-5000 Wingaersheek Inn & Motel 46 Concord St., Gloucester http://www.wingaersheekmotel.com/ 978-281-0100 Wylie Inn at Endicott College 295 Hale St., Beverly, MA http://www.wyliecenter.com/?fullsite=true 866-333-0859 BANKS Bank of America 15 Walnut Rd., Hamilton https://www.bankofamerica.com/ 978-468-2565 165 Cabot St., Beverly 978-232-3540 17 Enon St., Beverly 978-922-7013 Many branch locations and ATMs in the area. Nation-wide presence. The bank located in South Hamilton is faster than other locations. You can get free admission for several museums, such as Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and MIT Museum on the first full weekend of every month. Beverly Bank (formerly Beverly co-op) North Beverly Plaza, 63 Dodge St, http://www.beverlycoop.com/ 978-927-5283 Beverly 978-922-0857 254 Cabot St., Beverly 978-921-2383 48 Enon St., Beverly No charge for writing checks if you don’t have a minimum balance. Citizens Bank 37 Enon St., Beverly http://www.citizensbank.com/ 978-922-1245 224 Elliott St., Beverly 978-921-8800 Located inside of Stop & Shop grocery stores, including the one on Rt. 1. Free checking, no min balance. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 5 Out & About 2020-2021 Community Credit Union One Andrew St., Lynn https://myccu.org/ Fax 781-593-3190 781-598-0820 32 Central St, Peabody Fax 978-968-2211 978-968-2222 377 Summer St., Somerville Fax 617-912-4955 617-539-8570 Member-focused credit union available to any resident in Essex County. People’s United Bank (formerly Danvers Bank) 25 Railroad Ave., Depot Sq., Hamilton https://www.peoples.com/portal/site/peoples/ 978-468-2243 240 Cabot St., Beverly 978-720-1200 63 Dodge St, Beverly 978-927-2233 Eastern Bank 33 Enon St., Beverly https://www.easternbank.com 978-927-5890 (Next to Starbucks in North Beverly) First Ipswich Bank 8 Martin St., Essex http://www.fnbi.com/ 978-768-7372 A true community banking experience! Additional branches in Gloucester, Ipswich, and others. Institution for Savings 2 Depot Square, Ipswich https://www.institutionforsavings.com/ 978-356-3600 312 Haverhill St., Rowley 978-462-3106 93 State St., Newburyport 978-462-3106 545 Bay Rd., Hamilton 978-462-3106 Hamilton location is closest to campus and they are very friendly. Salem Five 2 Bay Rd., Wenham https://www.salemfive.com/ 978-468-0596 TD Bank (formerly Bank North & TD BankNorth) 175 Cabot St., Beverly https://www.tdbank.com/ 978-524-2060 55 Dodge St., Beverly 978-524-2087 23 Market St., Ipswich 978-356-7777 There are also two ATM’s on Gordon College’s campus. Free checking accounts. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 6 Out & About 2020-2021 BEACHES, PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND RECREATION Appleton Farms (Trustees of Reservations) http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/north- 219 County Rd., Ipswich shore/appleton-farms.html 978-356-5728 Bird watching, walking trails, animal farm, and cross-country skiing. Agassiz Rock (Trustees of Reservations) http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/north- 398 Southern Ave #334 Essex shore/agassiz-rock.html 978-526-8687 Bialek Park https://www.ipswichma.gov/Facilities/Facility/Det 17 Linebrook Rd., Ipswich ails/Bialek-Park-2 978-356-6643 Large play structure for various ages. Baseball field and three tennis courts for community use. Restrooms available in the summer. Boston Public Gardens 4 Charles St., Boston Adjacent to Boston Common https://www.boston.gov/parks/public-garden 617-635-4505 Open to the public. Incudes famous swan boat rides on a pond & “Make Way for Ducklings” monument (bronze ducklings children can climb on). 1.5-hour walking tour following Rt. of mallard family classic children’s book, called Make Way for Ducklings. Bradley Palmer State Park 40 Asbury St., Topsfield Take Asbury Rd. into Topsfield, or https://www.mass.gov/locations/bradley-palmer- Highland Ave., Hamilton state-park 978-887-5931 Large park with picnic area with grills, wading pool for children, trails for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, canoeing, bird watching, and cross-country skiing. One mile paved road. Wading pond in season for the young ones. Castle Hill on Crane Estate (Trustees of Reservations) http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/north- 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich shore/castle-hill-crane.html 978-356-4351 Coolidge Reservation 15 Coolidge Point, Off Rt. 127, http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to- 978-526-8687 Manchester-by-the-Sea visit/northeast/coolidge-reservation.html Trails start in the woods and end up on a gorgeous ocean lawn. Great picnic area. Open to the public from Friday through Monday, 8 am to sunset Crane Beach (Trustees of Reservations) http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to- 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich visit/northeast/crane-beach.html 978-356-4354 Public beach. Parking fees. Year round pass worth it! Passes available for purchase online. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 7 Out & About 2020-2021 Dane St. Beach 127 Dane St., Beverly Free with lots of parking. Grab some food in downtown Beverly and picnic ocean-side! Daniel Boone Park https://www.ipswichma.gov/Facilities/Facility/Det Spring St., Ipswich ails/Boone-Park-6 978-356-6643 Picnics, hiking, and fishing in a quiet forested setting. Next to Highland Cemetery Devereux Beach, https://www.marblehead.org/recreation- Goldthwait Reservation parks-department/parks- 99 Ocean Ave., Marblehead department/pages/devereux-beach- information 781-631-3350 One of the few beaches in the area open to the public. Parking fee from Memorial Day – Labor Day. Father Ryc Park https://www.ipswichma.gov/Facilities/Facility/Det 29 Kimball St., Ipswich ails/Father-Ryc-Park-3 978-356-6643 Small park with toddler playground equipment and picnic area on the Ipswich River. Forest River Beach 32 Clifton Ave., Salem Forest River Park, Rt.