North Shore, MA
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Where to stay in North Shore

Salisbury Beach
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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
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

Hawthorne Hotel
Was amazing location to everything. Dining
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
Pleasant hotel, if a little older than some, well maintained and comfortable.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Long Beach Suites
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

Enjoyable 2-bedroom lower level apartment in charming Lynn
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

Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach
Comfy space, gorgeous views, helpful host.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Popular places to visit

Revere Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Revere Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Revere. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Salem Witch Museum
Learn the somber history of witchcraft trials in New England at this insightful museum in one of Massachusetts’ most storied towns.

Wingaersheek Beach
Offering fun in the sun, this coastal playground has calm water and everything you need for a day by the sea.

Good Harbor Beach
With a reputation as Gloucester’s prettiest beach, this curve of white sand lapped by rolling waves sets the scene for soaking up the sun.

Cape Ann
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cape Ann during your travels in Rockport. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Hammond Castle
A medieval-style castle overlooking the blue ocean waters in Gloucester features a spellbinding collection of art, artifacts and quirky inventions.
Things to do

Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket

Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle

Salem, Massachusetts: 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk

Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem

Salem: Witch Costume Photo Studio Experience
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