North Shore, MA

Travel Guide

Plum Island Lighthouse protects the delta of the Merrimack River, and was commissioned for the first time in 1788 with a lantern that burned whale oil. Its current form dates from the year 1898. In 1927 it began to work with electricity and was automated in 1952. As you can see the light it emits is green.
The lighthouse's surroundings are always accessible and the structure itself is open some days a year. There is a big public parking lot just crossing the street from the lighthouse.
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Plum Island Lighthouse protects the delta of the Merrimack River, and was commissioned for the first time in 1788 with a lantern that burned whale oil. Its current form dates from the year 1898. In 1927 it began to work with electricity and was automated in 1952. As you can see the light it emits is green.
The lighthouse's surroundings are always accessible and the structure itself is open some days a year. There is a big public parking lot just crossing the street from the lighthouse.
#USA #Lighthouse #Historical #MyBackyard #Trovember
Beautiful spot with lots of compositional possibilities.
Witch Trials Cemetery. I'm not fond of cemeteries (walking over dead bodies creeps me out) but this one was especially haunting. All these people were violently executed for something ridiculous.
The ship you can tour and go below deck.

Where to stay in North Shore

My favorite beach in the area. We always make summer trips here.

Salisbury Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Salisbury Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Salisbury Beach State Reservation or Salisbury Beach.

Salisbury Beach
There's even a school of Witchcraft & Wizardry!

Downtown Salem

While you're in Downtown Salem, take in top sights like Peabody Essex Museum and jump on the metro at Salem Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Salem
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East Gloucester

If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Gloucester
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Downtown Gloucester

While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.

Downtown Gloucester
Annisquam Light, Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA; Shutterstock ID 161751743

Annisquam

While Annisquam might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

Annisquam
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South Peabody

4/5(42 area reviews)

While South Peabody isn't home to many top sights, Witch House and Witch Dungeon Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Peabody
Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

3 out of 5
230 Lee Burbank Hwy Revere MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$2,688 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
NT$2,688
NT$3,002 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Revere. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,429 reviews)
Friendly and efficient staff; clean and comfortable room; dependable and frequent airport shuttle. Breakfast outstanding.

Reviewed on 2026/1/19

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG

3 out of 5
999 Broadway Saugus MA
The price is NT$2,877 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
NT$2,877
NT$3,213 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saugus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,033 reviews)
Good service

Reviewed on 2026/1/16

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

3 out of 5
275 Independence Way Danvers MA
The price is NT$3,193 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
NT$3,193
NT$3,566 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean and well supplied. The staff greeted us warmly.

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartments in Salem

Apartments in Salem

3 out of 5
40-42 Dow Street Salem MA
Stay at this apartment in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery and New ...
7.8/10 Good! (48 reviews)
Great stay! Great place!
The whole floor was clean and organized. The whole floor also felt inviting and comforting. We enjoyed how close we where to everthing. We were both so happy with found this apartment.

Reviewed on 2025/10/11

Apartments in Salem
Long Beach Suites

Long Beach Suites

2 out of 5
28 Rockport Rd Gloucester MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
It's amazing & very private, has everything you could need!

Reviewed on 2026/1/3

Long Beach Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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