North of Boston 2010-2011 Visitor Guide
Where to Eat, Stay, Shop & Play PLUS: FOUR SEASONS OF FUN GUIDE TO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ART, HISTORY & CULTURE LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS PULL OUT REGIONAL MAP 4 FOUR SEASONS OF FUN No matter the season, the 34 cities and towns of Essex County offer plenty for visitors and locals alike. So when is the best time to come? How about… now!. 14 EXPERIENCE THE GREAT OUTDOORS Discover the splendor of the North of Boston region by land The North of Boston Convention & Visitors or sea. Find sand-sational beaches and prime paths and parks Bureau proudly represents the thirty four for outdoor recreation. cities and towns of Essex County as a tourism destination. 15 BEST NORTH SHORE Beaches Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, 18 GUIDE to OUTDOOR ActiVITIES Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lynnfield, Lynn, 20 WHERE TO EAT AND SHOP Manchester, Marblehead, Merrimac, Essex County is home to some of the best restaurants and Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, shops in the state. Here you’ll find unique shops, vibrant Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, downtowns, and signature New England fare. Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS Newbury 23 North of Boston CVB NORTH OF BOSTON EVENTS 10 State Street, Suite 309, 24 There are exhibits, festivals, sports & recreation, concerts, Newburyport, MA 01950 theatrical performances, and special dining events year round. 800-742-5306, 978-225-1559 Here are some highlights. Cover photo by Dale Blank: Family enters the boardwalk in the dunes and heads to the 26 ART & HISTORY INTERTWINE annual Sand Blast at scenic Crane Beach.
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