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. #USA #Lighthouse #Historical #MyBackyard #Trovember
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
Annisquam Light, Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA; Shutterstock ID 161751743

Annisquam

Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

Annisquam
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 ₹8,485 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹8,485
₹9,478 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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! (5,440 reviews)
Didn't have breakfast

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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 ₹8,092 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹8,092
₹9,039 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saugus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,049 reviews)
Breakfast was delish egg omelette

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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 ₹9,288 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹9,288
₹10,374 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was clean and well supplied. The staff greeted us warmly.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
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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 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 11 Oct 2025

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 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
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Popular places to visit

Revere Beach

Revere Beach

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

Revere Beach
Halibut Point State Park and grainy quarry aerial view panorama and the coast aerial view in town of Rockport, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Cape Ann

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Cape Ann
Salem Witch Museum featuring heritage architecture

Salem Witch Museum

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Witch Museum
Wingaersheek Beach featuring rugged coastline

Wingaersheek Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Wingaersheek Beach
Good Harbor Beach which includes a sunset and a coastal town

Good Harbor Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises.

Good Harbor Beach
Hammond Castle which includes heritage elements, general coastal views and a sunset

Hammond Castle

You can browse the exhibits at Hammond Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Hammond Castle

Cities near North Shore

Quincy Market showing a city, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Boston

Front Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

Rockport

The old and historical town Gazebo in Amesbury, Massachusetts

Amesbury

Aerial view panorama of Beverly Port Marina and Essex Bridge at Sandy Point in city of Beverly, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Beverly

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