Merrimack Valley

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A romantic #sunset #sea
A romantic #sunset #sea
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
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Quick trip to Bedford NH

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Where to stay in Merrimack Valley

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
Manchester downtown building including City Hall Plaza and Brady Sullivan Plaza with Merrimack River in the front panorama aerial view, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Downtown Manchester

4.5/5(72 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, Palace Theater and Center of New Hampshire Expo Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
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Kalivas Union

While Kalivas Union isn't home to many top sights, Southern New Hampshire University Arena and Northeast Delta Dental Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kalivas Union
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Highlands

4/5(21 area reviews)

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Cambodia Town and Lowell Heritage State Park.

Highlands
Manchester city skyline, Granite Street Bridge, and the Merrimack River at sunrise in New Hampshire, USA

South End

While South End might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Filotimo Casino and Mall of New Hampshire.

South End
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Straw-Smyth

While visiting Straw-Smyth, you might make a stop by sights like State Park and Currier Museum of Art.

Straw-Smyth
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Park View Inn - Salem

Park View Inn - Salem

2 out of 5
109 S Broadway Salem NH
$76 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$83 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,692 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Park View Inn - Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH

3 out of 5
8 Keewaydin Dr Salem NH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$76 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$82 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,108 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem NH
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover

4 out of 5
123 Old River Rd Andover MA
$101 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$112 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andover. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Staff is wonderful, the property and the room is clean. They have some understaffing for the restaurant that causes delays and puts stress on the staff.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover
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Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
76 Mountain Rd Epsom NH
Stay at this cabin in Epsom. Enjoy free parking, patios, and climate control. Popular attractions James Park and Epsom Public Library are located nearby.
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
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
Charming beach cottage just steps from the ocean

Charming beach cottage just steps from the ocean

Salisbury MA
Stay at this vacation home in Salisbury. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Salisbury Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
Great vacation spot

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Charming beach cottage just steps from the ocean
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Popular places to visit

Aerial view of UMASS Lowell in early winter

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Walk around the campus at University of Massachusetts Lowell during your visit to Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Massachusetts Lowell
The beach at Sandy Point State Reservation

Plum Island Point

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Plum Island Point during your trip to Newburyport? Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.

Plum Island Point
Liberty Bell in front of New Hampshire State House, Concord, New Hampshire NH, USA. New Hampshire State House is the nations oldest state house, built in 1816 - 1819.

Capitol Center for the Arts

Enjoy a performance at Capitol Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Concord. Attend a sporting event in the area, or seek out the biking trails.

Capitol Center for the Arts

Southern New Hampshire University Arena

Catch an event at Southern New Hampshire University Arena during your trip to Manchester. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Southern New Hampshire University Arena

Tsongas Arena

Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a storied theater in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tsongas Arena

New Hampshire International Speedway

Catch an event at New Hampshire International Speedway during your trip to Loudon. Discover the area's live music, or seek out its biking trails.

New Hampshire International Speedway

Cities near Merrimack Valley

Phillips Academy aerial view in spring including Samuel Phillips Hall at 180 Main Street in historic town center of Andover, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Andover

Nashua showing street scenes and flowers

Nashua

The old and historical town Gazebo in Amesbury, Massachusetts

Amesbury

America's Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire. Ancient stone structures around 4000 years old

Salem

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