North Shore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lighthouse Point on beach dunes, Race Point Light Lighthouse in Cape Code, New England, Massachusetts, USA.
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.

Where to stay in North Shore

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

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.

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

While visiting Marblehead Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like King Hooper Mansion and Marblehead Museum & Historical Society.

Marblehead Historic District
Peabody City Hall at 24 Lowell Street in downtown Peabody, Massachusetts MA, USA.

South Peabody

While South Peabody may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Witch House and Witch Dungeon Museum.

South Peabody
Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

3 out of 5
230 Lee Burbank Hwy Revere MA
The price is ₹11,227 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹11,227
₹12,540 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Revere. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,559 reviews)
Very satisfied with our stay! Customer service 100%

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
Stay at this historic hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,557 reviews)
The lobby is gorgeous. The room was small but functional. Staff were incredibly sweet and helpful. Parking was a breeze. The only down side would be that the room was oppressively hot. Thankfully, we were able to crack the windows. Will definitely be our hotel of choice for future visits.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

3 out of 5
275 Independence Way Danvers MA
The price is ₹9,832 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
₹9,832
₹10,983 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Love staying here. Affordable, clean, kind staff

Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 Wi-Fi 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 3 Jan 2026

Long Beach Suites
Apartments in Salem

Apartments in Salem

3 out of 5
40-42 Dow Street Salem MA
Stay at this apartment in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Salem Wax Museum and New England Pirate ...
8/10 Very 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 11 Oct 2025

Apartments in Salem
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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