North Shore, MA

Travel Guide

Lighthouse Point on beach dunes, Race Point Light Lighthouse in Cape Code, New England, Massachusetts, USA.
Aerial North Shore Long Island
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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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.

Where to stay in North Shore

Salisbury Beach Massachusetts

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
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Marblehead Historic District

If you're spending some time in Marblehead Historic District, King Hooper Mansion and Marblehead Museum & Historical Society are top sights worth seeing.

Marblehead Historic District
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
Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

3 out of 5
230 Lee Burbank Hwy Revere MA
$121 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$135 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and 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! (5,538 reviews)
Great location, fantastic breakfast included, and shuttle to airport and station. The room was spacious, clean comfortable and quiet. Bathroom spacious, large vanity and good shower pressure.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
$169 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$189 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,550 reviews)
Was amazing location to everything. Dining

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

3 out of 5
275 Independence Way Danvers MA
$107 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$120 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Pleasant hotel, if a little older than some, well maintained and comfortable.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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.
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! (63 reviews)
The unit was clean and well appointed with towels, dishes etc Nice location Easy access We were on 1st floor. could hear walking around upstairs but not a real problem. Over all great stay

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Long Beach Suites
Enjoyable 2-bedroom lower level apartment in charming Lynn

Enjoyable 2-bedroom lower level apartment in charming Lynn

Lynn MA
Stay at this apartment in Lynn. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Revere Beach and Witch House are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
Interesting space with great kitchen setup, roomy, private, and reasonably convenient, and host was responsive immediately when there were problems at check-in (broken lock box and open front door upon arrival). However: the floor was very much not clean (as in, our socks were dirty after ten minutes ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Enjoyable 2-bedroom lower level apartment in charming Lynn
Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach

Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach

Salisbury MA
Stay at this vacation home in Salisbury. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Salisbury Beach State ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Comfy space, gorgeous views, helpful host.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach
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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